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Day: 17 July 2019

UN hosts ‘Monaco and the Ocean’ exhibition

by: Cassandra Tanti
17/07/2019

In honour of the anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession to the thrown, the UN is hosting an exhibition in New York showcasing Monaco’s commitment to the environment and the oceans.

UN reception in New York, from left to right: Juliette O’Connor, Alyson C. Sangiorgio, Alexandra de Hanovre, Isabelle Picco, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garcès, Florian Botto and Cédric Braquetti. ©DR

The exhibition was inaugurated by Ambassador of Monaco to the United Nations Isabelle Picco on 11th July, 14 years after Prince Albert’s enthronement as ruler of the Principality.

Titled ‘Monaco and the Ocean’, the exhibition features more than 60 snapshots highlighting the leadership of Prince Albert and his government in the protection and promotion of the oceans as well as preventative measures that have been taken in the Principality.

Covering everything from marine protected areas to sustainable urbanization and scientific campaigns such as Monaco Explorations, the photo exhibition reveals to the audience the different ways Monaco is implementing the SDG14 – a global call to action.

As part of the inauguration, Prince Albert sent a video message supporting the UN’s campaign for the elimination of disposable plastics, which have been banned from United Nations Headquarters in New York since 6thJune.

More than 300 guests were present at the inauguration, including E. Maguy Maccario-Doyle, Ambassador of Monaco to the United States, and Gildo Pallanca Pastor, Consul General of Monaco in New York.

 

 

Don’t miss the Car Deck at the MYS

by: Cassandra Tanti
17/07/2019

The upcoming Monaco Yacht Show is more than a platform for superyachts. Each year since 2016, automakers and niche brands of customised cars and motorbikes have been gathering at the Car Deck, unveiling incredible models for the public to marvel at and purchase.

The Car Deck at the Monaco Yacht Club forms part of the annual MYS. Photo courtesy: MYS

This September, connoisseurs of fine machinery will be enthralled by the 30 or so stunning models on full display on Quai Antoine Ier.

Brabus will come back again with a range of converted Mercedes-Benz cars. The German specialists in the transformation of vehicles from the three-pointed star brand will also exhibit ultra-exclusive and exciting powerboats via their subsidiary Brabus Marine.


Collectors of MBZ classic cars will also enjoy the distinguished selection of genuine vintage cars from the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Displayed on the Car Deck by ‘All Time Stars by Mercedes-Benz Classic’, the cars will be available for sale.

Lovers of classic American muscle cars will be dazzled by the genuine Shelby models back again in Monaco. Gentleman Car, the exclusive dealer in Europe, will display the time-honoured CS GT40 MKI and the legendary Cobra 289 FIA and Cobra 427 roadsters, hand-crafted with total respect for the spirit of the original models.

New to the Car Deck this year, Z’Art will exhibit a range of its latest customised creations to MYS visitors. Z’Art is a leading player in automotive tuning on the Russian market with 140 expert technicians who work on top-flight passenger VIP-lounges inside SUVs and business minivans,
Meanwhile, Titan Motorcycle Co. will unveil their jaw-dropping retro-styled bikes. The Austrian-based company will present one-off customised models including the Titan Bavarian Bobber BMW R50-3, Titan Xaver BMW K100, Titan One Honda CB350 and Titan Blue Falcon Yamaha MT-01.

Located alongside the MYS Starboard lounge and the Tenders and Toys exhibition areas on Quai Antoine Ier, the 2019 Car Deck will feature a diversified collection of thrilling streamlined vehicles. Some of them will be available for test drives by MYS premium visitors.

 

Press gathers for 1st energy transition meeting

by: Cassandra Tanti
17/07/2019

The government of Monaco has held its first information meeting with the press about the current situation regarding the Principality’s Energy Transition.

©Direction de la Communication – Stephan Danna

The event was held at the premises of the Mission for the Energy Transition (MTE) and was initiated by the Minister of State Serge Telle and Minister of Equipment, Environment and Urbanism Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, to recognise each quarter the different individuals or groups who adhere to the Principality’s energy transition.

The event brought together seven stakeholders from different sectors who were acknowledged for their efforts in the following categories: good practices in everyday life, achieving zero waste, committed restaurants, anti-waste approaches, sustainable constructions, alternatives to plastic in stores and energy transition in art.

“Whatever our sector of activity or our everyday habits, environmental issues encourage us to think about new ways to consume and live, where common sense is often in order,” said Annabelle Jaeger-Seydoux, Director of the MTE. “In this energy transition, everyone, at their level, has their role to play.”

She also revealed that the National Pact had recently exceeded 1,000 members.

 

Fauchon opens in Monaco, 1st store outside of Paris

by: Cassandra Tanti
17/07/2019

It has been announced that Parisian gourmet delicatessen Fauchon will be opening an outlet in Monaco. Considered a major reference in contemporary French gourmet foods, the new Fauchon store will find its home in the Metropole Monte Carlo Shopping Centre from 19th July.

Fauchon was founded in 1886 by Auguste Fauchon and the first original store still exists today in Place de la Madeleine in central Paris. The Metropole Monte Carlo Shopping Centre will house Fauchon’s only delicatessen outside of the French capital.

For over 130 years, Fauchon has been sharing French savoir-vivre with the world. From very early on, the brand came to symbolize French-style luxury, so much so that in 1968 French radicals chose to raid Fauchon and distribute foie gras to the poor.

In addition to the delicatessen there will also be a restaurant for customers to enjoy the cuisine on site.