Month: May 2018

HE Jean-Luc Van Klaveren, Ambassador of Monaco in Spain, held a reception on Tuesday, May 15, in honour of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo who were presenting Le Songe at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, from May 16 to 19.

At Casa Fuster, the Ambassador, accompanied by diplomats and the Honorary Consul General of Monaco in Barcelona, invited local personalities, including the Lieutenant General of the Civil Guard, the head of the Police of Catalonia, and the head of the Catalonia airline administration, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.

Also present at this reception were 29 foreign consuls stationed in Barcelona. The event was an opportunity for the Ambassador to welcome his guests in a very friendly atmosphere and to present to them the excellence of Monegasque culture.

On Wednesday, May 16, the first of the five performances of Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Dream was greeted with a standing ovation by a full house at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona.

Following the show, HE Van Klaveren and his guests participated in a cocktail, organised by Monaco’s Tourism and Congress Department, during which they met Jean-Christophe Maillot, Choreographer and Director of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, as well as the dancers of the Company, in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.

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On Tuesday, May 22, in Strasbourg, a Monegasque delegation took part in a Conference marking the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, otherwise known as the Warsaw Convention.

The fight against trafficking in human beings is one of the global priorities in the promotion of fundamental human rights and the fight against organised crime. The Warsaw Convention is at the heart of the values defended by the Council of Europe.

The Conference underlined the decisive contribution of the conventional mechanism in the fight against trafficking through evaluation, awareness-raising and coordination work carried out as closely as possible to the realities on the ground. Several panels were held around the themes of prevention, guaranteeing victims’ rights, penal response and building strategic partnerships.

These discussions fostered the exchange of information, the sharing of good practices and finally the formulation of new avenues of work for effective actions best-adapted to the challenges.

Monaco has been a party to the Warsaw Convention since 2015 and participates in several Council of Europe programmes in connection with the protection of the rights of the most vulnerable, targets of human traffickers and smugglers, particularly in the context of refugees and migrants.

In partnership with UNODC and the OSCE, the Principality is also supporting several initiatives to strengthen the capacity of States to combat trafficking and smuggling, to promote prevention, to protect the rights of victims and to fight against the impunity of those responsible.

Monaco is also involved in the global movement against the criminal networks that profit from trafficking through international cooperative activities.

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The Monaco Red Cross is offering a training weekend on June 9 and 10 at Stade Louis II. The course is intended for volunteers who may wish to become Red Cross leaders to help children and young people understand the context of present-day conflicts.

In focus will be International Humanitarian Law. These are the “rules of war”, which are meant to protect those who do not participate in combat during an armed conflict.

The training weekend will help new volunteer leaders to make young people aware of the rules of war through fun activities, the “Raid Cross” for teens, and the “Limito” for 8 to 12 year-olds.

The number of places is limited. Free training is open to anyone who would like to become a leader in International Humanitarian Law in the Principality. To apply: mronzi@croix-rouge.mc.

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Presided over by Prince Albert, the second Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean will take place on Wednesday, September 26, on the opening day of the Monaco Yacht Show.

This important event will take place in the presence of international artists and philanthropists committed to the protection of the Ocean, which is today seriously threatened by human activity.

The Monte-Carlo Gala aims to meet the challenge of a sustainable Ocean, for the next generation and for our Planet’s future.

This event is organised by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Milutin Gatsby, Global Fundraising Chairman, with the support of the Monaco Yacht Show, the Oceanographic Institute, the Yacht Club of Monaco, the Société des Bains de Mer and Monaco Private Label, in order to support the Foundation’s marine conservation initiatives.

On the programme of this prestigious evening on the Terraces of the Opera of Monaco: red carpet, cocktail reception, dinner prepared by a Michelin-star Chef and performances by international artists.

An exceptional auction will punctuate the Monte-Carlo Gala, filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, collectibles and memorabilia, and a selection of fine art from some of the world’s most important artists. Proceeds from the auction will support the Foundation’s initiatives dedicated to the Ocean: the development of marine protected areas, the protection of threatened marine species, the mitigation of the impact of climate change and acidification on the Ocean, the promotion of innovation and the fight against plastic pollution.

The first Monte-Carlo Gala took place in September 2017, with the support of Leonardo DiCaprio, Goldie Hawn, Andy Garcia, Adrien Brody, Eva Longoria, Madonna, Joe Pesci, Martin Scorsese, Tobey Maguire, Enric Sala, Terry Tamminen, Nelly Furtado, Robin Thicke, Lior Suchard and Olga Kurlyenko.

For more information and participation details: oceangala@fpa2.org or +377 98 98 44 11.

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In a report just published, the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) evaluated the economic impact of the €90 million Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco.

Over the four days and on a territory of two square kilometres, the benefit to Monaco amounts to €21.7 million in direct expenditure and €68.3 million in indirect spending. Only visitors coming for the Grand Prix and during these four days (May 25 to 28 2017) are taken into account.

These figures confirm that the Grand Prix Formula 1 is the most important event held in the Principality, whose economic benefits, beyond the amounts, far exceed the four days of the event and go beyond borders of Monaco.

The hotel sector benefits fully from this period during which hotels in the Principality have occupancy rates close to 100 percent. These four days represent a defining rendezvous of the year and a “good Grand Prix” is synonymous with a good year for the sector.

The number of “participants” is estimated between 50,000 and 65,000 depending on the day, for a total of more than 200,000 over the period of May 25 to 28. The study shows that far beyond the stands, the spectators on the circuit in the city occupy terraces, roofs, balconies and boats. These ephemeral viewing positions generate significant economic spin-offs beyond mere ticketing. Many service providers and intermediaries benefit from the attraction of the event.

The Grand Prix, unlike other events, has an impact on all economic players in the Principality; it’s truly the Monaco Grand Prix, the rendezvous of a whole country and a whole city that are transformed and organised for the occasion.

The Grand Prix is also inseparable from the image of the Principality abroad. The benefits in terms of image and reputation are difficult to quantify but the event offers media coverage across five continents.

Outside the borders of the Principality, the Formula 1 Grand Prix is economically reflected in the neighbouring region, both through the jobs it generates and through accommodation and companies solicited.

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Grid girls will still be part of this year’s Grand Prix

The Public Security Department, in charge of impoundment management, informs road users that as part of the 76th F1 Monaco Grand Prix, a special service will operate from Thursday, May 24, at 6 am until Monday May 28, at 9 am.

In order to allow the smooth running of this event, this service will remove of vehicles in violation, especially in the case of an inconvenient parking.

Offenders whose vehicles will have been removed must present themselves to settle the formalities of restitution, at the police station in Fontvieille, on avenue des Ligures, according to the following times:

Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25: from 6 am to 10 pm.
Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27: from 8 am to 10 pm.

Outside these hours, offenders must go to the guard post of the Directorate of Public Security, at 9 rue Suffren Reymond.

Phone: +377 93 15 31 31 (Fontvieille police station); +377 93 15 30 15 (Public Security main line).

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