Monaco has experienced positive growth in employment, according to the latest statistics. Not surprisingly, the construction industry saw one of the biggest increases in job offers.
According to the Department of Social Affairs and Health, the year 2018 saw a steady increase in employment of 3.8% (+ 1,907) to 51,601 employees.
There were 90.9 million hours declared, up 3.7% on the previous year, and 34,103 job offers compared to 30,425 in 2017, an increase of 12.1%.
The building sector (+ 24%), industry (+ 30.1%) and trade (+ 27.3%) all experienced significant growth in terms of job offers.
“The overall increase in the number of employees is a sign of the continuation of an extremely sustained Monegasque economic activity,” said the government.
Monaco moved nine points away from Ligue 1’s relegation play-off spot as a 90th-minute Carlos Vinicius goal helped them beat second-place Lille 1-0 on Friday.
The Brazilian scored his first goal for the Principality outfit since joining on-loan from Napoli in January as the hosts lost only for a second time at home in the league this campaign.
Leonardo Jardim, who led his side to the title in 2017, sees Monaco go clear of Dijon in 18th place with their fourth win in seven games since he returned to the Stade Louis II in January.
The home side had the best of the early opportunities on goal as winger Jonathan Bamba hit the crossbar after 11 minutes with a left-footed effort.
Bamba and Nicolas Pepe both had shots on goal to break the deadlock before the break but wasted their chances in front of Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic.
The visitors started the second half strongly as Aleksandr Golovin and Gelson Martins tested Mike Maignan before the 50-minute mark.
Vinicius’ first goal in Monaco colours came as he received the ball in the box.
He took a deft touch with his toe to lift the ball over defender Jose Fonte, chested the ball down and slotted it past Maignan in the Lille goal.
Almost 20 years after it was taken off the events calendar in Monaco, Elegance and Automobile Monte Carlo is back on the agenda. The exceptional event brings together an impressive number of vintage and contemporary cars in one luxurious location for the public to enjoy.
Formerly part of ‘Rallye Monte-Carlo de Voitures Anciennes’, the 13th and final edition was held in September 2001.
“This prestigious event is in line with the great tradition of authenticity that Monte Carlo is famous for, mixing past, present and future,” says organiser the Automobile Club of Monaco (ACM). “It is the result of a strong commitment to renaissance, by ACM, in order to exhibit the most exceptional antique and vintage cars, as well as to make sure that they parade in front of a public of enthusiasts, a bit like top-models on the catwalk during Paris Fashion Week.”
Far away from the roar of motor racing competitions, the aim is to showcase prestigious pre-War (1930-1940) and post-War (1950-60) cars with superb contemporary cars. With the support of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, around 50 have been chosen by ACM to take part. Participants will be welcomed on Thursday 27thJune at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, their home for the whole duration of the event. On Friday 28th June, in the true spirit of the past, they will enjoy a pleasant ride in the countryside.
On Saturday 29thJune, another dimension will be added to the event at the prestigious Place du Casino in Monte-Carlo. The cars will be exhibited in both static and dynamic conditions in front of a jury of personalities, followed by asumptuous gala dinner in the private lounges of the Monte Carlo Casino.
Last but not least, on Sunday 30thJune, within the Prince’s Palace, the Final Awards Ceremony will be held in the presence of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene.
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