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Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, October 6, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Sizeable sum won in Monaco nabbed by French Customs A 38 year-old man from Nice had a lucky night at a casino in Monaco, walking away with 180,000 euros in his pocket. Anti-Pass group wants mask rules loosened The Facebook group that has pressured the Government over the Health Pass has turn...

Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, October 5, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Stormy weather batters Marseille, peters out at Menton The city of Marseille was battered by heavy rain, storms and flooding on Monday, while the residents of Cannes were told to move to higher floors. Foreign residents thank the Principality CREM, the Club of Foreign Residents of Monaco, held...

Good Morning Monaco Monday, October 4, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Blockbuster report opens Pandora's box First there was the earthquake of the Panama Papers, now there is the tsunami of the Pandora Papers, a huge international investigation into corruption and money-laundering... Death announced of Bernard Tapie Man of many parts Bernard Tapie, former owner o...

Good Morning Monaco Friday, October 1, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Local Prefect prolongs mask regulations The prefect of the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes decided on Thursday, September 30, to extend the requirement that masks be worn outdoors and in all public places. France adds rip-off investor sites to blacklist France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AM...

Good Morning Monaco Thursday, September 30, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter France plans to extend Health Pass for 10 more months Citing the possibility of a resurgence of coronavirus over the winter months, the French government is planning to extend the Health Pass until July 31, 2022. Economic Board targets Belgium in charm offensive A delegation from the Monac...

Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, September 29, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Another tragic motorbike accident hits Monaco A senior policeman in Monaco died in a tragic accident while on his way to work on Tuesday morning. It's all about fibre at Monaco Telecom Martin Peronnet, CEO of Monaco Telecom, is very proud of the way in which the Principality’s service pro...

Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, September 28, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Top Monaco chef excluded and humiliated Marcel Ravin, the Michelin-starred chef at Blue Bay in Monaco, was turned away from a prestigious culinary event on Sunday at which the guest of honour was President Emmanuel Macron. After shedding jobs, SBM looks to brighter future As expected the co...

Good Morning Monaco Monday, September 27, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Café de Paris to close for one year Société des bains de mer announced on Friday that the Café de Paris will undergo a major internal refit that will take between 10 and 12 months. This year's Yacht Show hailed as great success Manola Ballerio, co-owner and designer of Sabrina Monte Carlo, w...

Good Morning Monaco Friday, September 24, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Health Pass relaxation mooted in France and Monaco The benchmark coronavirus infection rate of cases per 100,000 population has fallen to 106 in the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes, Public Health France reported... Thursday practice dropped for 2022 Grand Prix Next year’s Monaco Grand Prix will...

Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, September 22, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Monaco has eyes on Sanremo Port The Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco is seeking to expand its ownership of yacht harbours in Italy, and is now targeting the old port of Sanremo... Feadship makes waves with Future Concept Feadship will mark the opening of the 2021 Monaco Yacht Sh...

Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, September 21, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Infection rates dive in Monaco and region One resident tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, September 20, following two consecutive days with no new cases. Also on Monday... Alberto Giacometti at Grimaldi Forum attracts 32,500 The major summer exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum, organis...

Good Morning Monaco Monday, September 20, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter First half figures show still-struggling economy Economic figures for the second quarter of 2021 released on Friday, September 17, show a strong recovery from 2020. However, comparisons with 2019 – before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic – demonstrate a net decline in turnover in almost...

Good Morning Monaco Friday, September 17, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Macron hints at ending Health Pass soon President Macron told the Union of Local Businesses on Thursday, September 16, that the Health Pass has avoided the closure of small businesses, which would be “the worst thing.” Monaco's Zhang Zhang hits out at firing of white musicians Only seven pat...

Good Morning Monaco Thursday, September 16, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Prince Albert makes it a first for a head of state HSH Prince Albert took to the skies above Monaco on Tuesday in a two-seat all-electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis. Numbers in hospital continue to fall Only seven patients are currently being treated for coronavirus at Princess Grace Ho...

Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, September 15, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter National Council approves Health Pass sanctions Monaco’s elected National Council met in high security on Tuesday night to discuss the controversial bill that requires health professionals to be double-jabbed or face serious sanctions. Anti-Health Pass protest at CHPG Demonstrators gather...

Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, September 14, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Infection rate falls sharply Five Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, September 13. Ten residents were reported to be fully-recovered. Shortage of nursery places being addressed A number of families may be disappointed by not being able to find a nursery place for th...

Good Morning Monaco Monday, September 13, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Government stands firm on Health Passes Recent well-attended protests in the Principality aimed at the Health Pass have clearly rattled the Government. One new coronavirus case on Sunday One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, September 12, while five residents were de...

Good Morning Monaco Friday, September 10, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Hospital professionals voice opposition An estimated 250 protesters gathered at Place des Moulins on Thursday afternoon where several speakers from the healthcare sector spoke against the imposition of the Health Pass on nurses and other health professionals. Fewer coronvirus patients in hos...

Good Morning Monaco Thursday, September 9, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Health Pass sit-in planned for 15:30 Part 2 of the anti-Health Pass campaign led by Sharon Rochetin and her Facebook group will take place on Thursday, September 9, at Place des Moulins... Monaco firefighters mourned at Cathedral ceremony The funeral mass for the two Monaco firefighter vict...

Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, September 8, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter 'No double standards' in the classroom Isabelle Bonnal, Commissioner General of National Education, Youth and Sports, said on Tuesday morning that whether a child has a health pass or not will not determine the course of action... Thirteen new coronavirus cases on Tuesday Thirteen Monaco r...

Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, September 7, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Twins start school life on the Rock Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella started school life on Monday, September 6, at the Institution François d’Assise-Nicolas Barré on the Rock of Monaco Ville. Sovereign family marks Irish roots of Princess Grace Prince Albert took the twins,...

Good Morning Monaco Monday, September 6, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Health Pass demo draws large numbers Between 750 and 800 people took part in a protest march against the Monaco Health Pass on the afternoon of Saturday, September 4. Princess Charlene released from hospital HSH Princess Charlene was in a stable condition on Friday, following her release from...

Good Morning Monaco Friday, September 3, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Health Pass demo gets green light The first of three planned demonstrations against the Health Pass in Monaco has been authorised by the authorities. Monaco ready for new school year The Principality’s Director of Education Ms Isabelle Bonnal was on top form as she told the press on Thursday...

Good Morning Monaco Thursday, September 2, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Second firefighter dies from injuries A second Monaco fireman has died from his injuries following the multiple accident on Tuesday, August 31, on the RD 6202 departmental road around Puget-Théniers, above Nice. He was 22 years old... 'False' resident must pay $137 million Swiss bond Swiss...

Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, September 1, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Demo organisers put Government on spot Opponents of the Health Pass in Monaco have asked the authorities to permit three protest demonstrations. So far, the Government has been non-committal... Monaco firefighter killed and three injured At around 17:30 on Tuesday, August 31, a tragic traf...