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Exclusive interview: Australian Ambassador to Monaco Lynette Wood
To mark Australia Day, Cassandra Tanti speaks with Ambassador Lynette Wood on diplomacy and Australia–Monaco ties. “If the world is teaching us anything right now, it’s never to take your country’s diplomatic relationships for granted.”
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France closes borders to non-EU countries
France has stopped short of ordering a third lockdown, for now, opting instead to seal its borders for travellers coming from outside the EU and close large shopping centres.
Youngest Covid victim so far
Monaco has recorded its 12th coronavirus death, a 62-year-old resident. It is the youngest Covid-related victim in the Principality since the pandemic began.
Prince's Foundation helps spearhead Coral Reef Fund
The Prince's Foundation is among the first to contribute to a $10 million kickstarter for the Global Coral Reef Fund, an unprecedented crusade to finance the preservation of coral reefs.
New director for Princess Grace Irish Library
Paula Farquharson-Blengino has been named the new director of the Princess Grace Irish Library, taking over the reins from Judith Gantley who has held the post for 25 years.
New 'extreme' zone proposed for travel guidelines
The European Commission has set out new plans to prevent the internal border closures of last spring, including a dark red label for areas where Covid is circulating at extreme levels.
France: Silver lining amid massive GDP plunge
France suffered the worst economic recession since WWII in 2020, far surpassing the 2.2% contraction of 2009. But activity held up better than expected during the second lockdown.
