Mayor Georges Marsan and Marjorie Crovetto Harroch, Deputy Mayor, Delegate for the Framework of Life, Environment and Sustainable Development, have received three new electric scooters for the Monaco City Hall.
The two-wheelers – Vespa Elettrica 50cm3 with a range of 100 kilometers – will be assigned to the Municipal Police and the Service of the Communal Domain – Trade, Market and Markets.
Le Maire Georges Marsan et Marjorie Crovetto Harroch, Adjoint au Maire, Délégué au Cadre de Vie, à l’Environnement et au Développement durable, avec les trois nouveaux scooters électriques.
The Town Hall reaffirms its commitment and commitment to the environment by further developing its fleet of 100% electric vehicles. A fleet that should accommodate other electric scooters of the same type soon.
The reception of these new electric scooters comes a few weeks after the signing of the National Pact for the Energy Transition, on October 8, through which the City Council commits to continue its actions on environmental issues around three main lines of action: mobility, waste and energy.
At the heart of the Principality of Monaco, the iconic Place du Casino is once again the place to be for the end-of-year celebrations.
From 7 December 2018, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer will be dressed to the nines to offer unforgettable moments to its guests. A shower of stars will illuminate Place du Casino and all the establishments in the resort, based on the theme “Fête des Etoiles by Monte-Carlo”.
The sparkling décor will create a warm atmosphere for visitors with a wealth of activities on offer until 6 January 2019.
Each establishment in the resort will have its own décor and stars. Starting on 7 December, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo will unveil its brand new lobby, magnified by a majestic Christmas tree decorated by Chopard. Named the “Golden Star”, this 8-metre-tall tree will be adorned with 100% ethical golden beads.
At Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Le Blue Gin will be transformed into a mountain chalet, becoming “L’étoile des neiges” for the festive season between 6 December – 6 January 2019. With cosy blankets, games, a live DJ, a customised menu and a fully heated covered terrace with amazing views of the Mediterranean, a warm and festive atmosphere is guaranteed.
Don’t miss the “winter parties” on Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27 December, from 6.30 pm, with a live DJ and magic with Simeon Wolfgang.
At Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, a Christmas chalet will be in place from 10 December to 6 January 2019 on Square Beaumarchais. In a cosy winter atmosphere, transparent bubbles imitating snow globes will welcome guests to savour Champagne Veuve Clicquot.
For the children’s enjoyment, Square Beaumarchais will also play host to a magical Christmas garden with a traditional carousel. The Limùn Bar, decorated in pink and chocolate-coloured tones, will focus on Tea Time from 8 December to 6 January – with champagne if you wish.
Close to Place du Casino, real wooden chalets with authentic alpine charm will be installed. Dedicated to traditional decoration, the stands are named Wood’n Fabric, Ysagem, Sabrina Monte-Carlo, Segraeti or La Magie de Noël by Narmino Sorasio.
Lights, Christmas baubles, blankets, traditional scents, tableware, crystal or porcelain items, jewellery and more will be available to buy. Visitors will be spoilt for choice to find an original gift for loved ones this Christmas with the choice of stylish and festive shopping on offer.
Monaco’s home-grown Formula 1 driver, Charles Leclerc, is aiming to win two Grand Prix races in 2019, with Monaco being one of them.
During his first season as a Ferrari driver, he is aiming for wins at his home track of Monaco as well as his team’s home track of Monza.
Photo: G. Luci/ Palais Princier
Speaking at an event in Milan, he told reporters, “My goal is obviously to do my best and respect the team’s expectations.
“I will have a driver at my side like Sebastian Vettel who will provide important help for me to grow and learn. He is a great guy, as well as a great driver, and I got to know him when I worked on the simulator at Maranello and thanked me for the work I did.”
AS Monaco lost for the fourth time in five games as Olympique Lyonnais hammered them 3-0 on Sunday to move into third place in Ligue 1.
The loss pushed Monaco back into the relegation zone in the league, with 13 points from 17 games. Manager Thierry Henry this week said that this season is a marathon for the team, not a sprint. He is expecting a turn-around in performance to take time.
Monaco has conceded more goals this season than any team in Europe’s top five leagues – 45 goals in all competitions.
Henry said, “I think we made life too easy for Lyon. On the goals, we are at fault. We made the match too easy. It’s a heavy, hard defeat. Above all, when we make too many mistakes, a team like Lyon, which has many qualities, will score goals.”
Henry is frustrated at not seeing desire on the pitch when he sees it in training.
The City Council continues to digitise its services
In recent years, under the leadership of Mayor Georges Marsan and the Communal Council, the Town Hall has gradually embarked on the digital transition. After the forms and the old acts becamme accessible online, then more recently the online payment of surface parking, citizens can now go online to request civil documents.
Users no longer need to go to the City Hall to request a birth certificate, marriage certificate or any other document issued by the Civil Status Service – Nationality.
Requests for online proceedings can be accessed directly from the www.mairie.mc website in three languages - French, Italian and English. Documents can be ordered and paid online, before being sent directly to the user’s home.
Soon, the City Council will also implement the digitisation of tenders. These can be consulted following their publication in the Official Journal of Monaco from a dedicated platform still accessible via the website of the City Council. Interested companies will have the opportunity to download the consultation file.
For information, the digitisation of calls for tenders is a legal obligation in France since 1 October 2018. Although the Principality is not subject to this legislation, the Town Hall of Monaco, in view of its activities, wanted to match the rule.
National Council at the Women Leaders Global Forum in Rekjavik
Corinne Bertani and Béatrice Fresko-Rolfo, National Councillors, visited the Women Leaders Global Forum, 26-28 November 2018, in Rekjavik (Iceland).
They participated in various meetings whose main theme was “Power Together”.
Corinne Bertani and Béatrice Fresko-Rolfo
The goal was to share ideas, experiences and good practices so that women could flourish and participate in the economic and political development of their countries.
Political, economic and associative leaders from all over the world discussed these themes during these two days and Bertani and Fresko-Rolfo were able to make known the evolution of women’s rights in the Principality of Monaco.
Katrin Jakobsdottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, reminded the audience that women’s rights can only evolve through education, family law, violence against women and girls, peace in the world and women’s associations.
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