Archive for the 'Political News' Category

Corruption in Monaco assessment:Corruption: Monaco evaluated by the European Council

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

The evaluators at Greco (Groupe d’Etats contre la Corruption) will be in Monaco on Thursday April 18th to examine any potential gaps that exist in the principality in the prevention of corruption. (more…)

Czech Republic to Monaco Czech Republic to Monaco

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Monaco’s Chambre de Développement Economique (CDE) took advantage of the presence in the Principality of the Czech Republic’s Ambassador to France to host a business luncheon. (more…)

Monaco’s Tri-sélectif campaign underway

Monday, April 14th, 2008

“The people are ready!”- and not before time - to recycle their rubbish properly in the Principality of Monaco. Robert Calcagno, Environment and Urban Advisor to the Government, was speaking at the launch of Monaco’s Tri-sélectif (re-cycling) campaign yesterday at the Ecole des Révoirs primary school. (more…)

Angela Merkel urges Monaco to be more transparent over taxes

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, will urge Prince Albert of Monaco to boost transparency at his state’s secretive financial institutions when he visits Berlin next week. (more…)

Expansion plans for Monaco have been met with criticism from environmentalists who say “meadows” of sea grass will be put at risk

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

PLANS to enlarge the tiny tax haven of Monaco by building a new district at sea have hit opposition from environmentalists, who warn that the ambitious expansion would produce an “undersea desert”. (more…)

Glenn had big plans in Monaco

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Controversial expat billionaire Owen Glenn says he would have run international rugby, netball and beach volleyball competitions if he had become New Zealand’s honorary consul in Monaco. (more…)

Monaco Opens Consulate in Moscow

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

The Guest House on Delegatskaya St. in Moscow will become the general consulate of the Principality of Monaco after its restoration. The ceremonial opening of the reception has already taken place and former vice president of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Igor Yurgens has been appointed honorary general consul. (more…)

Chinese President appoints new ambassadors to Frannce, Monaco, EU

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Chinese President Hu Jintao has appointed new ambassadors to France and European Union here on Wednesday, in accordance with resolutions adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature. (more…)

president Vladimir Poutin had a telephone conversation with reigning Prince of Monaco Albert II

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Mr Putin offered his warmest congratulations to Albert II on his fiftieth birthday and wished him success in his state duties and also in his work to promote the international Olympic movement and protect the environment – causes towards which Albert II has made a world-recognised personal contribution.

The conversation took place on Mr Putin’s initiative.

The Leader of the Revolution receives Princess Caroline Grimaldi2008-03-23

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

The Leader of the Revolution received Friday evening Princess Caroline Grimaldi, the sister of the Prince of Monaco, and her husband, who are on a visit to Great Jamahiriya. (more…)