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Day: 10 October 2019

A little bit of Monaco in Mayfair

by: Elsa Carpenter
10/10/2019

Monaco Life fashion contributor Alessandra Vicedomini checks out the Mayfair store of Monaco-based shoe designer Edgardo Osorio.

He is so handsome, talented and always impeccably dressed in a three-piec suit. Everything about him is a fairy tale; his good mood and smile are contagious. His creations exude this positive energy and unique aesthetics, and tonight yes, we all felt like Cinderella.

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Iconic shoe designer Edgardo Osorio walks me through his posh Mayfair store showcasing the new fall/winter collection. The Colombian-born genius has managed on more than one occasion to design shoes that have attracted a cult following. Tonight he unveils pieces that have been created exclusively for the Albemarle Street boutique, including green and red python boots with unique patterns, and Swarovski-embellished satin slippers.

All A-list London fashionistas and sophisticated West One ladies are here, trying shoes on, drinking champagne and giggling: former top model Christina Estrada, philanthropist Lucy Doughty, and many Monaco beauties such as Juliane Klein and Sylvia Bourne.

Monaco-based and happy to travel between manufacturers in Florence and his London offices, Edgardo explains: “All my shoes are very sophisticated and playful, and these traits – together with comfort and fit – represent the real spirit of the brand.”

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Cybersecurity experts meet in Monaco

by: Stephanie Horsman
10/10/2019

An estimated 3,000 experts in the world of cybersecurity have come together at the Grimaldi Forum for the 19th edition of the Assises de la Sécurité (Security Inquest), and Monaco has laid out its mission to be at the cutting edge of the industry.

Minister of the Interior Patrice Cellario opened the conference yesterday morning, followed with a speech by Guillaume Poupard, Director General of the French National Agency for Security Information Systems (ANSSI).

Amongst topics that will be discussed are issues pertaining to the sovereignty and veracity of the cloud and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). CTI is termed as information an organisation uses to understand the threats that have, will, or are currently targeting an organisation. This information is used to prepare, prevent, and identify cyber threats attempting to take advantage of a company’s resources or assets.

In his address, Patrice Cellario said that Monaco is striving to be at the cutting edge of cybersecurity and to promote this, the Monaco Cyber Security Initiative has offered places at the meeting to leaders in the world of computer sciences, finance and insurance, as well as to the Monaco Digital Security Agency.

“Today, the Principality has finalised the legal, legislative, regulatory and technical framework to a secure digital transition according to commonly accepted standards comparable to that of France and Europe,” said Mr. Cellario. “In this context and this environment, the Principality of Monaco wants to show the exemplarity of a changing State, which adapts and who is modernising.”

 

Drones top of agenda at International Civil Aviation meeting

by: Stephanie Horsman
10/10/2019

Monaco has presented the merits of its new drone system while calling for increased use of cleaner fuel alternatives for aircraft during this year’s International Civil Aviation meeting in Montreal.

The 40th annual meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) saw the introduction of a new platform for the management of drone traffic, dubbed Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM). It was created by the company Air Space Drone and was recently installed in the Principality.

The presentation, a joint venture between Monaco and Air Space Drone, was held at the Consulate General of Monaco in Montreal and guests included the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, Dr Fang Liu. The demonstration allowed Monegasque representatives to highlight the “compatibility issues between conventional and remotely piloted aircraft”.

From left to right: Françoise Derout, Bruno Lassagne, Dr. Fang Liu, and Dr. Diane Vachon © DR

Drone traffic has become a major concern for the aviation industry in light of some high profile run-ins, including an incident last December that shut down London’s Gatwick airport for several days causing mayhem for travellers and sparking fears of new methods of terrorism being carried out remotely at major airports. 

In addition, Monaco’s delegates took the opportunity to speak to the assembly about the environmental impact of aircraft, suggesting increased usage of cleaner-burning alternative fuels and asking for the continuation of the previously instated CORSIA programme, which challenges ICAO member nations to lessen and offset CO2 emissions caused by aircraft. Airport security was also on the agenda, and the Principality called for maintaining high level awareness at international airports.

The meetings were attended by Dr Diane Vachon, Monaco’s Consul General in Montreal and Permanent Representative to the ICAO, and by Bruno Lassagne, Monaco’s Director of Civil Aviation. The assembly took place from 24th September to 4th October.

 

 

Monaco-built nanosatellite to be launched in 2020

by: Stephanie Horsman
10/10/2019

Roughly the size of a shoebox and weighing in at a mere 15 kilograms, nanosatellites are the way of the future and a Monaco-based start-up has taken the lead in their production.

Orbital Solutions Monaco, the small company building these ground-breaking mini satellites, has only been operational since July and is already well on its way to completing its first nanosatellite for the Principality, set to be launched in early 2020.

This particular satellite will be used to collect atmospheric climate data, such as measuring temperature, air pressure and humidity from a vantage point 400 kilometres up from ground level. This data is imperative for scientists, meteorologists, farmers and insurance companies studying the effects of climate change, helping them collect raw data in order to make more accurate predictions.

© Photos Axel Bastello / Palais Princier

At a fraction of the cost of a traditional satellite, these new satellites are also energy efficient. They run on solar power generated by panels embedded in the device itself.

Additionally, these smaller versions will limit the problem of “space junk”, the debris from old satellites that is littering the outer atmosphere.

Other satellites will be built for different specialised purposes, such as scientific research, Earth observation and telecommunications, though the information collected will all be used in tandem with the other units to give a whole and accurate picture of what is happening in the lower atmosphere. The plan is for them to eventually be launched as fleets, which Orbital Solutions calls “constellations”. 

 

 

New treatment for pancreatic cancer unveiled at CHPG

by: Cassandra Tanti
10/10/2019

Caroline, Princess of Hanover has inaugurated a new piece of equipment funded by GEMLUC that will be used in the fight against cancer at the Princess Grace Hospital.

The radio-frequency generator treats pancreatic cancers through the use of an oral echo-endoscopy, a technique which avoids the need for surgery and thereby lessens the risks for elderly and frail patients.

Surrounding the Princess of Hanover (from left to right), Didier Gamerdinger, Benoîte de Sevelinges, doctors Rémy Dumas and Antoine Charachon, François-Jean Brych, and André Garino © Directorate of Communication / Stéphane Danna

Following a donation of €55,000 from GEMLUC, the CHPG was able to finance the equipment. Its inauguration this week was held in the presence of Minister of Social Affairs and Health Didier Gamerdinger, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CHPG André Garino, Director of CHPG Benoîte de Sevelinges, and President of GEMLUC François-Jean Brych, as well as representatives of the association and doctors Rémy Dumas, Antoine Charachon and Jean-François Demarquay.

GEMLUC was founded in Monaco in 1973 and is made up of Monegasque businesses. So far, the association has raised more than €1.6 million for the fight against cancer, including the distribution of grants for research, scholarships for young doctors, cancer care and prevention materials, as well as support for local cancer care associations.

 

Another win for Monaco’s basketball team

by: Cassandra Tanti
10/10/2019

AS Monaco Basketball has come out on top during a close game in Greece against Promitheas Patras.

It marks the second victory from two games in the Euro Cup and confirms the strength of the Monegasque team, which is billed to go far this year.

On Wednesday 9th October, the Roca Boys impressed with standout performances by Dylan Ennis (19 pts, 4 rebounds), Eric Buckner (16 pts, 4 rebounds) and Anthony Clemmons (13 pts, 4 rebounds), who managed a 42-32 score at the break.

Promitheas Patras refused to go down without a fight, however, and managed to close the gap at the beginning of the 4th quarter. But the Roca team was solid and just seconds before the buzzer, Anthony Clemmons made his last two shots, sealing the victory.

ASM coach Saša Obradović addressing the team during the game in Greece. Photo: AS Monaco Basket

“Our defense was the key, especially on Promitheas’ three-points shooters,” said coach Saša Obradović. “In the second half, we were less efficient offensively but the defense remained strong.”

ASM is hoping to continue the winning streak when it faces Limoges this weekend.