Day: 20 May 2019

The Monaco Government has outlined a set of guidelines that will be applied to this year’s Top Marques event. The highly anticipated car show attracts supercar enthusiasts from across the globe and is held just days after the Monaco Grand Prix.

Noting a level of unruly behaviour at previous events, the government has amended its road rules to include new regulations.

Now, any drivers found to be breaking the law with regards to speed limits, dangerous driving, non-compliance with noise levels and lack of driver’s license will have their car impounded for 120 hours and receive a fine of up to €1,000.

They will also have their driver’s license suspended in Monaco for a period of up to three months.

Furthermore, test drives will not be allowed to be carried out on public roads during the event this year.

“The Prince’s Government counts on the civic sense of all road users to ensure that the Top Marques event takes place in the best conditions and that the Principality remains a global showcase for high-end cars,” said the government in a statement.

There’s been progress in ongoing negotiations between the Monaco Government, the Princess Grace Hospital and the workers’ union.

Monaco’s Minister of Health and Social Affairs Didier Gamerdinger, the Princess Grace Hospital Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Medical Commission, and the Union of Hospital Practitioners met on 15th May.

Stage one, of what will be ongoing talks, confirms an increase in duty rates. Other topics touched upon include the reorganisation of on-call and duty schedules, further pay increases for hospital staff and revised fees for private practice doctors using the hospital and its resources (secretarial services, technical equipment, premises, support staff). The changes will affect current private physicians, as well as all future applicants hoping to practice out of the hospital.

Formal submission for these proposals is expected in the coming weeks for approval after summer.

MonacoTech, the Principality’s leading startup centre, has announced five new companies they will be working with following an open application call earlier in the year.

The five selected candidates are FGWRS, who specialises in innovative recycling processes for greywater; Suncy Concept, developers of solar-powered catamarans for eco-friendly day cruisers; Oghji, makers of “smart” electric boards allowing consumers to save on energy costs; oneM, an online insurance company where users save money for retirement without changing spending habits; and Adlive, a new platform for managing and marketing web and mobile advertising space.

Formed in November 2017 and co-founded by the Principality, Monaco Telecom and Xavier Niel, MonacoTech assists in the growth and development of promising business projects by offering a one-stop-shop for Monaco’s entrepreneurs. The services range from admin support to training, to help in finding possible investors.   

This year’s choices were selected not just from the application process, candidates were also required to partake in an interview and present in person to a panel in Monaco.

Monaco representatives Gilles Tonelli, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Rémi Mortier, Monaco’s Permanent Representative to the European Council, have participated in the 129th Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Helsinki.

The Council of Europe, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, included foreign ministers from 30 of the 47 member states and was opened with a ceremony by Finland’s President, Sauli Niinistö. It also marked the end of Finland’s Chairmanship of the Council, handing it over to France’s Secretary of State for European Affairs, Amélie de Montchalin.

The meeting, held from 16th to 17th May, was definitive in reasserting the rights and obligations of each member state, particularly what can be done when a member state is in non-compliance with statutory obligations, aimed primarily at Russia.

Monaco’s Mr. Tonelli reaffirmed the Principality’s ongoing support of the Council’s fundamental values and endorsed “meeting the challenges ahead, and strengthening the Council of Europe”.

The Council of Europe is an international organisation founded in 1949 with the goal of upholding humanitarian and women’s rights, democracy, inclusiveness and rule of law in Europe. The Council represents roughly 820 million people. Of the 47 member states, 28 are also EU members.

To celebrate the Formula 1 Grand Prix and Top Marques Monaco, MV Agusta and the Metropole Shopping Centre have organised the display of two thrilling motorcycles and an exceptional urban electric bike until 4th June.

The Metropole is positioning itself within the hugely popular motorsport circuit featuring the impressive MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR Pirelli limited edition in blue. The special motorcycle was unveiled in September 2018 at the inauguration of the P Zero World of Monte Carlo. The motorcycle is mechanically identical to the standard 800 RR but features a special rubberised coat that prevents scratches to the paint surface. A streetfighter’s look with a powerful three-cylinder heart, the MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR is the technical base for the development of this version.

Also on show will be the limited edition MV Agusta Red F4 LH44, otherwise known as “The choice of F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton” – and the Made in Monaco bike Stajvelo Beau Rivage, which is an urban electric bike with automatic transmission.

The Metropole Shopping Monte-Carlo was inaugurated in 1988 and features 80 boutiques and five restaurants offer