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Changing birth name to become easier in France

A new law passed by France’s National Assembly allows for citizens to change their birth name to that of their other parent with less paperwork and hassle.

National Council calls for further easing of Covid measures

As Covid numbers continue to plummet, the National Council has asked that more restrictive measures be scrapped, following in the path of other EU countries that have lifted many or all rules.  

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Less than 1% test positive in back-to-school campaign

Close to 5,000 students and staff took advantage of free, voluntary Covid tests upon the return to school this week, and only 37 returned a positive result, better than the first campaign in January.

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Covid protocol relaxed slightly in schools

The government has released new guidelines for Covid positive and contact cases in schools in an effort to reduce absenteeism and disruptions to families in the Principality.

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New cycle path linking Nice to Monaco gets funding

Cyclists will be able to travel between Nice and Monaco easily on a new path, which is due for completion in 2023. It forms part of an overall plan to add 160km of new cycling routes to the region.  

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Free Covid tests at schools on Monday

In effort to keep Monaco on its downward Covid-circulation trajectory, the government is reinstating its mass screening campaign for returning students, teachers and staff after the February break.