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Prince Albert II receives Council of Europe Secretary General ahead of Monaco’s historic presidency
Prince Albert II has received Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset at the Prince’s Palace, ahead of Monaco assuming the presidency of the Committee of Ministers for the first time since joining the organisation in 2004.
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Tourism takes another hit during festive season
The festive season in Monaco was “not catastrophic”, according to Guy Antognelli, the Principality’s Director of Tourism, but it was not “as good as had been hoped for”.
How Monaco supports the world’s poorest countries
Monaco’s financial assistance to developing countries and those in need packs a big punch for a small nation. Within a decade, it doubled its international contribution to €22 million a year.
Mandatory work from home until at least end of January
As the Christmas holiday draws to a close, the government has announced it is reintroducing an order for employees to work from home, effective immediately, to limit the spread of Covid-19.
New gin named for “Explorer Prince” Albert I
Monaco Gin, a local distiller offering its first premium gin, has created a beverage named after the iconic Monegasque leader and environmentalist, Prince Albert I.
Monaco restates commitment to refugees
The Global Compact on Refugees turned two this year and Monaco joined other signatories to review strategies and plans for the future in aid of displaced persons and host countries around the world.
Minister of State “doing well” after testing positive for Covid
Monaco’s Minister of State Pierre Dartout and several members of his family have tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from vacation in the Alps.
