Archive for November, 2006
Robert Gaines-Cooper, a British multi-millionaire who claimed residency in the Seychelles, is reported to be facing tax bills going back to 1993, in a court decision which could impact on the status of UK millionaires in Monaco.
Monaco for European Capital of Culture
Friday, November 24th, 2006Prince Albert II of Monaco has been approached by Nice and the leading cultural towns of the Côte d’Azur to join forces with them to put in a bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2013.
Cannes, Grasse, Menton and Saint Tropez are all reported to be behind this initiative. Monaco has numerous cultural assets to bring to the party, namely the recently restored Salle Garnier of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte-Carlo and the Ballets de Monte-Carlo company.
Monaco on strike yesterday
Friday, November 24th, 2006SBM employees and others protest yesterday. Monaco was on strike, as state employees took to the streets to protest about their working hours and minimum wage levels. The strike has been called by the Union des Syndicats and includes bus drives so expect a skeleton service last afternoon from 1.30pm to about 6pm. Hospital staff at the Princess Grace Hospital were also participating.
Fête Nationale Monégasque 2006
Friday, November 17th, 2006York Regional Police join celebrations with Prince Albert II. The pipes and drums band of the York Regional Police from Ontario, Canada, are in Monaco. They are taking part in activities to celebrate Monaco’s National Day on November 19th which culminates this weekend. (more…)
Monaco social housing progress
Friday, November 17th, 2006Regular commuters into and out of Monaco at the Cap d’Ail (western) end will have noticed the major road works going on and apartment buildings that have sprung up along this road. These are all part of a massive programme to exploit the land left behind by the old railway tracks and station, and to create more accommodation for Monégasque nationals. Details on progress have emerged from the department involved with urban planning. The road works are part of a project for the voie rapide (in a bigger city this would translate as a by-pass) which is being extended to link the east with the west. (more…)
Cheresek wins Marathon of Monaco
Friday, November 17th, 2006The Kenyan Wilfried Cheresek romped to victory in the 10th Marathon of Monaco and the Rivieras, beating the Russian Andrei Brygalov by a mere 29 seconds. Third, fourth and fifth places were all taken by Kenyans – Jacob Kitur, Simon Ripis and W Mnangat Pius. (more…)
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco speaks with Jean Lemire, head of the SEDNA IV mission, via videoconference, live from the Antarctic
Friday, November 17th, 2006It was with a great deal of emotion on last November 9th evening that a videoconference via satellite direct from the Antarctic was held, bringing together HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco and the head of the SEDNA IV mission, biologist and filmmaker Jean Lemire. (more…)
Prince Albert II wooed in world athletics bid
Friday, November 17th, 2006HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco has been invited to Queensland in an attempt to secure a top athletics competition for the state. Premier Peter Beattie, on a 12-day trade mission to Europe and the Middle East, is in Monaco to support Queensland’s bid for the 2011 World Athletics Championships. (more…)
News for the breast cancer to the Princess Grace Hospital
Thursday, November 9th, 2006The fight against cancer is one of the strong axes of the medical project of the Hospital complex Princess Grace (CHPG) of Monaco. That is why it was decided to reinforce the offer of the hospital by proposing from now on a specific axis of treatment of the centre by the carcinological surgery mammary and the plastic surgery aesthetic reconstructive.
1906-2006: the Foundation Albert 1st has 100 years old
Thursday, November 9th, 20062006, the Foundation commemorated its founder Prince Albert 1st, pioneer of French oceanography, instigator and scientific Maecenas, whose ideas of diffusion and popularization are always of topicality. Press conference, exposure and works, marked this birthday.