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Monaco Age Oncology 2023: Major medical meet heads to Grimaldi Forum

by: Elsa Carpenter
16/02/2023
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The French-speaking world of geriatric oncology will converge on Monaco from 23rd to 24th March for a major meeting of specialist doctors and caregivers: the ninth edition of Monaco Age Oncology.  

Held every two years, this event is dedicated to the exchange of information on medical advancements and new treatment approaches within the sphere of geriatric oncology.  

“This is a major societal issue since the proportion of seniors is steadily increasing: today those over 65 represent 20.5% of the French population,” say organisers. “60% of people affected by a type of cancer are over 65 years old. The Monaco Age Oncology [event] provides a referential framework in which to share discoveries and mutual experiences, to advance knowledge on the diseases and on the therapies available, for the benefit of this population of patients.” 

In all, some 600 specialists are expected to attend the conference at the Grimaldi Forum. 

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Monaco Economic Board and CEMA strengthen ties with Djibouti

by: Stephanie Horsman
15/02/2023
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The Monaco Economic Board recently visited the East African nation of Djibouti, gateway to the second busiest maritime route in the world, where a delegation sought out new business opportunities and built on cross-nation ties.

The Monaco Economic Board was on the road from 7th to 9th February, when a delegation travelled to Djibouti, located on the Horn of Africa and at the crossroads of the continent, the Arabian Peninsula and Europe via the Suez Canal. 

The trip was co-organised with the Monegasque Entrepreneurs Club in Africa (CEMA) and supported by the Embassy of Djibouti in Monaco. In all, a dozen representatives from the Principality visited this small coastal country with an eye to building on the relationships hatched last May when a delegation of Djiboutians was received in Monaco. 

The visit confirmed the potential for future opportunities, with both countries sharing many attributes, not least of which are political stability, diversity, openness to the world and modest land masses. Djibouti’s appeal is enhanced by its modern deep-water port complex, a dry port and free zones as well as a monetary system backed by the US dollar, making it attractive for financial sector development deals.  

The organisers on the ground were Youssouf Moussa Dawaleh, the president of the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce, along with his team, and the event took place with the blessing of the president of the republic, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh.

During one stage of the visit, Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed spoke to the assembled group, explaining the virtues of doing business in his country, as did Minister of Trade and Tourism Mohamed Warsama Dirieh and Governor of the Central Bank Ahmed Osman. 

The Monegasque delegation was made up of entrepreneurs from the legal, security, ICT, import and export, transport, space, and financial service sectors. All were invited to visit the major port facilities and free zones, the Climate Observatory and Djibouti’s telecommunication infrastructure sites.  

Another highlight of this trip was, for Executive Director General of the Monaco Economic Board Guillaume Rose and President of CEMA Frédéric Geerts, a special reception with Djibouti’s president, where the three men discussed the possibilities of developing economic exchanges and strategic cooperation in scientific research, notably relating to climate change and the environment. 

 

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Five Padel Cup tournament to feature Monaco’s Barbagiuans

by: Stephanie Horsman
15/02/2023
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The Five Padel Cup is coming to Eze in April with a host of special guests from the sport and business worlds as well as Monaco’s very own star-packed Barbagiuan team. 

In the wake of the ‘padelmania’ phenomenon, a new padel tournament, the Five Padel Cup, will be coming to Eze from 17th to 19th April.  

Bringing together sport, social and charitable aspects, the competition is made for anyone interested in seeing first-hand the rising stars in this exciting, fast-paced sport. With events being planned by the Eze Tennis-Padel Club and the Principality, the three-day tournament will “offer a memorable experience” to participants and spectators alike.  

As per the format, there will be five simultaneous competitions occurring at the same time. In addition to the women’s and men’s tournaments, there will also be a contest for those with physical disabilities, one for VIPs from the business world, and one dedicated to sports personalities from different disciplines, such as football and racing.  

Amongst those will be the Barbagiuans of Monaco, a group created by Prince Albert and now run by Louis Ducruet, who will have put together one or more teams. Though the teams are yet to be announced, they are usually comprised of local and international footballers, giving fans a chance to watch some of their favourite sports figures in action in a totally different medium.  

The event also will have a strong charity aspect, with a local association benefitting from some of the proceeds.  

To add an element of glamour, there will also be two gala evenings – one at Crazy Pizza, the other at Twiga – so players and spectators can mix and mingle in a casual way.  

 

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The age of digital parenting: France launches platform to help families manage screen time

by: Elsa Carpenter
15/02/2023
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How much is OK? When does it become too much? How can I protect my children online? The prevalence of the screen use among children is a complicated topic, leading France to launch a digital parenting campaign to help parents. 

The campaign has come about “in response to the massive increase in the use of screens by young children” says the French government.  

The campaign hopes to bring the recommendations on digital parenting set out by France’s High Council on Public Health to a wider audience by broadcasting its various short films, quizzes and resources online over the next month.  

Recommendations include: 

  • Avoiding screen use before the age of three (and 3D screens before the age of five); 
  • Avoiding screens while eating, in a child’s room and for at least one hour before bed; 
  • Respecting the guide ages for films and video games; and 
  • Organising moments of shared screen use to encourage social interaction.

Guiding the campaign’s focus is a recent study commissioned by the Ipsos Institute on the difficulties encountered by parents when setting boundaries and managing screen time. In the study, 42% of parents said they were concerned about exposure to potentially offensive content, and as such, the campaign also encourages parents to familiarise themselves with the parental controls available online so as to better manage the content viewed by children.  

Of the pool of 1,000 parents of children aged three to 15 interviewed, more than six in 10 said they already take measures to ban or limit screen use.  

Check the campaign out for yourself and test out the quiz function to help you decide the best direction to take for your family.  

 

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Monaco’s next Davis Cup opponent revealed

by: Luke Entwistle
15/02/2023

Speaking at the presentation of the Monte-Carlo Masters last Friday, the director of the event, David Massey, revealed that Monaco’s Davis Cup team will face Ecuador in the Davis Cup later this year. 

The tie will take place in September, it has been announced, although no exact date has been given for the encounter, which will take place at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune Cap-Martin. Monaco secured their place in Davis Cup Group 2 with a serene 4-0 victory over the Dominican Republic earlier in February. 

The current generation of Monaco players are arguably the finest that the Principality have seen. Hugo Nys recently reached the Australian Open final in doubles, whilst Lucas Caterina has won six singles titles on the ITF pro circuit tour. There is also great hope for 14-year-old Lenny Petit, who last year competed in the Monte-Carlo Junior Masters. 

Ecuador will be a tough opponent and can count on 102-ranked Emilio Gomez to cause Monaco plenty of problems. However, the Principality side’s home-court advantage is significant, as was demonstrated less than a fortnight ago.

Before the Davis Cup tie, the Principality’s players have a packed schedule, with Nys in particular set to compete in all of the Grand Slams this season. There is also the not-so-small matter of the Monte-Carlo Masters in April, and in light of Monaco’s recent performances, the competition’s director Massey said that he expects players representing the Principality to go deep into the tournament.

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Australian Open finalist Hugo Nys: “It was one of the most beautiful sporting performances in Monaco’s history”

 

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Live music in Monaco: a guide to the Principality’s winter music scene

by: Elsa Carpenter
14/02/2023

There’s a vibrant music scene in the Principality, even in winter, from glamorous jazz lounges to acoustic performances, karaoke and DJ sets by the beach. Let Monaco Life be your guide. 

Let’s kick off with an event that’s making a welcome return to the Principality’s musical agenda, the Jazzy Evenings at the Hôtel Metropole. Jazz artist Jaffa will be performing twice this month in the Lobby Bar on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th February from 7.30pm. Tables can be reserved ahead of time to ensure the best spots at this high-end establishment.  

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Jazz artist Jaffa is due to perform twice this month at the Hotel Metropole. Photo source: Hotel Metropole

Beachside in Larvotto, La Note Bleue describes its vibe as a “tribute to saxophonist Barney Wilen”. It regularly hosts themed music nights, but the mainstays on its events calendar are the Wednesday Live Sessions. They are the perfect antidote to the mid-week hump, with everything from funk to soul and Latin to Afrobeat to be expected.

Highlights this month include Grace Beauly with The Love Songs on Wednesday 15th and Nina Papa on Wednesday 22nd February. The Wednesday Live Sessions are typically preceded by a DJ set from 6.30pm to get patrons in the mood, before the star act takes to the stage at 8pm. Reservations are recommended.  

Also in Larvotto, head to Cova at Palais de la Plage every Friday to treat yourself with friends and chillout before the weekend starts. The ‘Aperitivo’ jazz bar features live jazz music, classic and signature cocktails, and hot and cold finger food. The cool Friday vibes kick off at 5pm every week.

Aperitivo at Cova Palais de la Plage, photo provided

Sass Café on Avenue Princesse Grace has been a destination for a goodtime since 1993. Its opulent décor transforms from restaurant to nightclub as the night draws in, and the musicians who entertain throughout the dinner setting are followed by a resident DJ into the early hours. It’s open Tuesday to Sunday, with the party winding down at 4am. (Note: the club is closed for a month until 28th February).

A similar party atmosphere is to be found at Buddha Bar on a Friday night, albeit with a distinctly Asian flavour if you’re here to enjoy the food as well as the music. Until 31st March, the ‘Winter Party Season’ will feature resident live singer Akram or DJs back-to-back. Note that the Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo lounge will be closed for renovation from 13th February to 7th March 2023, so the entrance will be at the Private Entrance – Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Buda Bar Winter Season, photo source: SBM Monte-Carlo

Away from the swanky nightclubs, Monaco also has a roaring pub scene with live music throughout the week. Our favourites are Duke, with its karaoke nights on Wednesday and Saturdays as well as live music performances on the nights in-between, and Monaco’s Irish pub, McCarthy’s, which hosts bands and performers at the weekends. 

And finally, if you’re less of a night owl, we should also mention the musical brunches enjoyed by many in the Principality. Mozza and the Fairmont recently featured in our guide on the ‘Best Brunches in Monaco’ and both pair their gourmet offerings with great live music. 

New addition! Where to find the best brunch in Monaco

 

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Photo source: SBM Monte-Carlo