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Month: April 2020

Request for Extraordinary Minimum Income

by: Cassandra Tanti
01/04/2020

Monaco’s self-employed entrepreneurs will have access to a minimum monthly income as part of the government’s new economic measures, effective immediately.
As of Wednesday 1st April, an Extraordinary Minimum Income of a fixed amount of €1,800 will be granted to the self-employed with an activity in their own name, who currently find themselves without revenue.
This applies to all self-employed professionals in Monaco, including artisanal, industrial, commercial, and liberal professions, provided they are not being paid by the Social Security Funds Monaco as compensation for childcare.
“The request for Extraordinary Minimum Income must be accompanied by a certain number of documents and certificates, the list of which can be consulted on the Government’s website,” it was revealed in a statement.
To make it easier, a web page dedicated to this system is available online at www.spe.gouv.mc, under Covid-19.
The request must be sent exclusively by email to covid19rme@gouv.mc at the Welcome Office, who will respond to the requester by email, and will notify them of their eligibility.
The Welcome Office will then take care of making payment requests to the General Treasury of Finances, on behalf of eligible applicants. Beneficiaries will receive their payment by bank transfer.
 
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Helpline receives a boost

by: Cassandra Tanti
01/04/2020

The Prince’s government has ramped up its current Psychological Support Unit to better respond to the mental and emotional needs of people in the Principality during lockdown.
The government initially launched the Psychological Support Unit on 23rd March as part of the Covid-19 Call Centre, providing experienced professionals to listen and guide people on the best way to get through this period of confinement from a personal and emotional point of view.
It was announced on Wednesday 1st April that the service has evolved to “better meet the needs expressed.”
The support unit is accessible by calling the number +377 92 05 55 00 every day from 10am to 8pm, as opposed to the previous 9am to 6pm. Presumably, it will be manned by more volunteers from the Monaco Red Cross and psychologists, as well as a doctor from the Medico-Psychological Emergency Unit of the Princess Grace Hospital Centre.
“In the current context, the question of maintaining social ties, even from a distance, is essential,” said Health Minister Didier Gamerdinger. “Exchange and relationships reduce the anxiety engendered by this unprecedented situation. Callers will be able to express their concerns and difficulties in complete confidentiality.”
People monitored by the Home Monitoring Centre, the unit in charge of medical and social monitoring of Covi-19 patients, have access to a specialist psychological support unit within the centre.
 
Photo: Health Minister Didier Gamerdinger at a previous meeting at the Covid-19 Call Centre, courtesy Communication Department ©Manuel Vitali

Monaco to host WSF annual meeting

by: Stephanie Horsman
01/04/2020

The World Squash Federation annual general meeting will be held in Monaco for the first time in 2020. 

A recent board meeting of the World Squash Federation (WSF) hosted in London finalised the decision to go with the Principality as the site for this year’s event.

“I am delighted that the board selected Monaco’s proposal to host our AGM this year,” said WSF President Jacques Fontaine. “Monaco is one of the most historic members of our federation and I’m confident it will be remarkably organised as Monaco has had a long experience with hosting major corporate events for International Sporting organisations.”
Bruno Fissore, President of the Fédération Monégasque de Squash Rackets, said in response: “We are thrilled to be invited to host the 2020 WSF AGM. Monte Carlo is an international hub for numerous sporting events and a city world-renowned for hosting major corporate events. We will immediately start working on the organisation to ensure a memorable experience to all our colleagues who will attend this AGM.” 

Currently, Monaco is host to one of the most popular and long-established tournaments of the women’s PSA Tour, the Monte Carlo Squash Classic. Held in December, the event included five former number one athletes and celebrated its 24th year.

Confirmed dates and information will become available in the coming months.

 
Photo: PSAworldtour.com