Midfielder ​Tielemans enjoys Leicester City debut

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Leicester City loanee Youri Tielemans may be seeking to stay at the Premier League club, where he is on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old Belgian said to reporters recently, “We will see at the end of of the season. Today I am a Leicester City player but at the end of the season I will be back at Monaco, so we will see what happens.”

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He made his debut for Leicester at the fabled Wembley Stadium – current temporary home to Tottenham Hostspur.

Spurs won the game 3-1, but Tielemans put in a commendable performance.

He said after the game, “It is a mythical stadium and the start was really positive for me and I am really happy about it. Unfortunately we lost the game but I am happy about my personal game.”

Top blockchain investors to meet in Monaco in May

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The Blockchain Investment Conference comes to Monaco on 31 May 2019. More than 50 fund managers and high net worth investors will attend.

Unlike blockhain events that are dedicated to technologists, this one is dedicated to investors and investment in general.

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Attendees will enjoy Champagne networking, a pitching competition, dinner and a cocktail party in Monte Carlo.

They will also have the chance to learn an enormous amount about what makes the investment world tick and what gets them excited.

Speakers will include people who invest tens of millions each year in blockchain projects.

The ticket includes:

  • Full Access to the conference including a lunch at the Hermitage Hotel
  • Champagne networking after the conference
  • Dinner and cocktail party at the famous Twiga Monte Carlo, where all drinks are also included.

Tickets are €289. https://www.theblock.events/

James Marsden to host Laureus World Sports Awards

2019 Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Monaco on 18 February, hosted by Hollywood actor James Marsden.

The Awards celebrate the greatest sporting achievements across all sports and there are categories for individuals as well as teams.

British sports broadcaster Amanda Davies will co-host the event, at the Salle des Etoiles.

In addition to celebrating sporting excellence, the Awards provide a global platform for supporting the Laureus Sport for Good movement, by showcasing the incredible work done to transform young lives around the world.

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At the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards in 2000, Nelson Mandela’s declared that, “Sport has the power to change the world”. Since that moment, thanks to the support of its partners, Academy Members and Ambassadors, Laureus Sport for Good now supports over 150 projects in more than 40 countries, helping to change young lives for the better.

Each year, one example of this work is recognised, through the prestigious Laureus Sport for Good Award.

Official visit of HSH the Prince to India

Official visit of HSH Prince to India

At the invitation of Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, President of the Republic of India, HSH Prince Albert II traveled to New Delhi on 4 and 5 February 2019 to make an official visit combining economic and environmental meetings. and diplomatic relations with the highest authorities of the state.

On Monday, February 4, early in the afternoon, the Sovereign Prince hosted the Indian Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Monaco Economic Board (MEB) which brought together business leaders of the two countries (about thirty Monegasque entrepreneurs), in the presence of Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation and Mr. Gilles Tonelli, Government Counselor – Minister of External Relations and Cooperation of the Principality. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between FICCI and MEB on increased cooperation and exchanges between the two entities.

In the late afternoon, HSH the Prince and the leaders of His Foundation (FPA2) participated in a conference on the theme “Energy and Climate” organized by The Energy and Resources Institutes of New Delhi (TERI). A MOU was also signed at the end of this meeting.

Official visit of HSH Prince to India
Official visit of HSH Prince to India

In the evening, a private dinner in honor of His Serene Highness was offered by Mr. Raja Randhir Singh, Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee.

On Tuesday, February 5, in the morning, HSH Prince Albert II visited the Raj Ghat, memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation. The Prince, accompanied by his delegation, took refuge there and then laid a wreath in tribute.

The Sovereign Prince then met the highest authorities of the country. He was first received in audience by Sushma Swaraj, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Then, the Sovereign went to the Presidential Palace called “Rashtrapati Bhavan”, residence of Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, President of the Republic of India since 2017. After an audience with the Indian President, the Prince planted, in the beautiful garden of the residence, a rose “Princess Grace”. At the end, a lunch was offered by President Kovind to the delegations of the two countries who were able to exchange on this occasion.

In the afternoon, the Prince went to the National Gandhi Museum and then presided over a reception organized by the Monaco Embassy in India where a hundred Indian and Monegasque personalities were invited.

Didier Gamerdinger speaks at social press point event

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At a press point today, Didier Gamerdinger, Government Counselor – Minister of Social Affairs and Health, wished to discuss the current issues in the field of news of work.

“It is normal for the unions to have demands, but I want to make it clear that relations with the Government are regular and courteous, and I am in constant dialogue with both employee representatives and employers. I stand there, although differences of opinion may emerge, the approach is open on my part in the constant concern to work for the prosperity of the country.I am careful not to question what works and to that the subtle balances of the working relationship in Monaco, which promote the economic dynamism of the country, are not upset, “he wished to recall in the preamble.

With 3,000 temporary and 13 temporary work agencies, temporary work gives the Principality’s various business sectors the necessary flexibility and adaptability to work. Currently governed by common labor law, the adoption of a specific legal framework for temporary work would be a useful complement to our provisions. Drafting work is underway within the Department. It will be shared later with the social partners.

With regard to trade unions, the legal framework dating back to 1944 needs to be modernized.

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© – Directorate of Communication – Manuel Vitali

In order to correspond to the reality of today, a reflection with the social partners will be initiated, in particular with a view to simplifying their creation process and giving flexibility to the duration of the mandate of the union offices. On the occasion of this reflection, the criteria of union representativeness will be discussed.

The integration of digital into the employment relationship has become indispensable. With 55,000 employees and 40,000 work permits processed each year, the dematerialization of documents, the simplification of procedures or the development of teleservice applications are essential and involve changing the law. The Department has initiated, in conjunction with the Delegation for the Digital Transition, the IT reforms that will make life easier for businesses and employees.

Elected officials visit the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

Director Elena Rossoni-Notter

The National Councillors went back in time with a visit to the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology of Monaco.

The halls Albert I and Prince Rainier III retrace the major stages of the evolution of humanity, including the first traces of installation in the cave of the Observatory of Monaco are from -400 000 years, the time of homo erectus.

The archaeological excavations, initiated by Prince Albert I, in Monaco and perpetuated by Leonce de Villeneuve in the Observatory cave (1916-1920), are currently being pursued by Elena Rossoni-Notter and her teams of researchers.

The new director of the museum, Elena Rossoni-Notter, said: “Excavations never stop. Numerous discoveries are still within our reach, thanks to new technologies, methods and scientific approaches that allow us to reconsider, with a new look, collections of ancient excavations.”

Director Elena Rossoni-Notter
Director Elena Rossoni-Notter

The elected officials undertook, during this visit, to further support the excellent work undertaken by the MAP. President Stéphane Valeri said: “The promotion of the Monegasque heritage is essential: not only does it cement our community around a common foundation, but it also contributes to spreading our history and culture far beyond our borders.

“The elected members of the National Council will fully support the MAP and its team, dynamic and passionate, so that their excavations and research lead to discoveries and new public exhibitions that will benefit everyone.”

More information on MAP: https://map-mc.org