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Day: 12 August 2020

Monaco to continue employment support

by: Stephanie Horsman
12/08/2020

Temporary Unemployment funding has been extended by the Monaco government as the fallout from the coronavirus health crisis continues in the Principality.
The government revealed at a press conference on Tuesday its plans for the coming months with regard to unemployment assistance, telecommuting, and the extension of partial or complete social charges for both employers and employees.
The extension of Reinforced Temporary Total Unemployment (CTTR) has been extended into September and October, guaranteeing State support of no less than 80%.
“Night establishments”, such as bars, will continue to receive 100% State coverage throughout these months.
Telecommuting will see a gradual decline over the following weeks. Companies who prefer to maintain teleworking situations are invited to do so as of 1st October within the frame of current laws, and therefore may start to leave the system put in place temporarily during lockdown if they wish.
Additionally, “pre-employment internships”, which at the moment allow job applicants to receive half-salary from the State for the initial three-month test period, will be relaxed. If the employee is hired on a two-year contract, the State will reimburse the employer for one year’s worth of social charges.
Finally, the rule stating that employers who hire a worker with 20 years of experience who was dismissed due to the financial crisis brought on by Covid will be fully reimbursed for employer contributions for two years.
It was also announced during Tuesday’s press conference that masks will be mandatory from 12th August in four public hotspots: Casino Square, Palace Square, outside the Fontvielle shopping district, and the streets of Monaco-Ville.
 
PHOTO: © Communication Department / Stéphane Danna
 
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Covid situation deteriorating in nearby France

by: Cassandra Tanti
12/08/2020

The Regional Health Agency has revealed in its latest weekly report that the number of coronavirus cases is increasing sharply in the PACA region and hospitalisations are on the rise.
Tuesday’s report shows that 1,711 new cases were identified in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region over a seven-day period: 792 more than the previous week.
Meanwhile, the hospitalisation rate has increased for the first time in several weeks with 21 additional people needing medical care, totalling 402 throughout the region.
However, there has been a drop in the number of patients in intensive care, with five fewer cases than last Tuesday. Nonetheless, 12 people who were hospitalised in the PACA region have died this week.
The most affected department remains the Bouches-du-Rhône, where 276 people are still hospitalised and 570 have died since the start of the health crisis.
Public Health France has now changed the vulnerability level of the Alpes Maritimes and the Var from “limited vulnerability” to a “moderate vulnerability”.
The Oise and the Vaucluse departments have also been reclassified.
Overall in France, 30,354 people have died from Covid-19 since testing began, 19,849 of those were hospitalised cases while 10,505 were residents in nursing homes.
Since the start of the pandemic, 204,172 people in France have contracted coronavirus, including 1,397 in the space of 24 hours – a jump of 34.5% compared to last Tuesday.
Meanwhile, a total of 83,237 hospitalised patients in France have returned home.
 
Photo: Port Grimaud in the Var department, by Pixabay
 
 

Kamil Glik says arrivederci to AS Monaco

by: Stephanie Horsman
12/08/2020

After four seasons in Monaco, defender Kamil Glik is returning to Italy to join Benevento, which has just been promoted to Series A play. 

Kamil Glik has had quite a ride in his time with AS Monaco. The 32-year-old Pole arrived in the Principality in July 2016 from Torino FC and went on to be part of the team that won the French league title in 2017 as well as being part of that year’s incredible Champions League play.  

In his time with the Red and Whites, he scored no less than 16 goals, including five in his first season alone, played 167 matches and participated in 24 Champions League games. He was known as a player with strong character and a fighter, earning him some colourful monikers such as “Terrible Polacco”, but also saw him wear the captain’s armband 33 times for Monaco.

The Polish International is now heading back to Italy, where he previously played for three other clubs: Palermo, Bari and Torino. With nearly 150 Series A matches to his credit already, he is sure to slip back into the Italian groove quite easily.

 

Photo: AS Monaco
 

ISM sisters with King's in unique partnership

by: Cassandra Tanti
12/08/2020

The International School of Monaco (ISM) has announced an historic collaboration agreement with one of the UK’s top institutions, King’s College School Wimbledon.
The collaboration is the first of its kind for ISM and means that it is now “sister schools” with King’s, creating an important platform for both staff and students.
“Staff at ISM will work with their counterparts at King’s to raise academic performance, enhance our pastoral care and ensure comprehensive extra-curricular provision,” Julian Thomas, Director of ISM, told Monaco Life. “King’s will also provide staff training and on-going quality assurance. Therefore, the huge benefit for the students is the continuing improvement in their education that will come about as a result of the partnership.
Students will also have the opportunity for exchanges, sports fixtures and other forms of collaboration with students at King’s, explained Mr Thomas.
“King’s is an outstanding school by any measure. Its examination results in the International Baccalaureate place it among the very best in the world. We wanted to work with a school that could help us to continue to improve our educational provision and so wanted to collaborate with the very best,” added the director.
The collaboration is an important step in ISM’s aspirations to become a centre of educational excellence in Europe.
“We wish to establish ISM as one of Europe’s finest schools. It is a lofty ambition but we believe that in five to ten years it is possible,” said Mr Thomas. “This partnership is one important aspect in achieving this goal, however, we are working hard in all ways to improve. ISM has travelled far in its 25-year history, we believe we can travel even further. I am delighted to be working with such a supportive and committed Board who share this aim.”
King’s College School averaged over 41.4/45 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the last five years, placing it among the world’s top schools. It has been rated the top boys’ and co-educational independent school in London for the past three years by The Sunday Times Parent Power.
Meanwhile, ISM has made significant progress since its foundation in 1994, starting with fewer than 40 students and increasing to as many as 670 today. Since the first cohort obtained their IB Diplomas in 2003, many ISM students have been admitted to the top universities in the UK, US and around the world. This year, two students will be moving on to Oxford University.
 
 
Top photo: King’s College School Wimbledon
 
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Thursday fun continues on The Rock

by: Cassandra Tanti
12/08/2020

This Thursday 13th August sees the popular Les Jeudis du Rocher in Monaco-Ville, with a host of fun incentives on offer.
The traders of Monaco are once again sending out an invitation for the open event which takes place from 6pm to 8pm, with shops open until 9pm and happy hour on offer in restaurants.
As every Thursday, musical entertainment will be courtesy of a trio of musicians from the Prince’s Palace Band, including jazz, bossa nova and samba. Just remember to book your table for dinner!
The idea is to attract as many people as possible to the old town, which is suffering through a significant drop in tourism numbers.
So, people are invited to stroll through the streets of the old city and take in the entertainment, events and activities organised by the traders of Monaco Ville for this special summer event.
To protect your own health and that of others, masks must be worn during the event.