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Analysis: Salisu shines on AS Monaco debut

Making his long-awaited debut for AS Monaco against Stade Rennais, it was only fitting that the Ghanaian star marked the occasion with an accomplished showing throughout the 1-2 win away from home.

Having had his start to life at Les Monegasques scuppered by injury since joining in the summer on a five-year deal, it was impressive how he slotted straight into the team and hardly missed a beat, which was a testament to all his hard work on the training ground to be as prepared as possible.

“Honestly, it was a great feeling that I hadn’t felt in a long time. I needed to make my debut today and I’m very happy I did. I missed everything – the competition, the supporters, the atmosphere. Today I had the chance to experience all that again, it’s great,” Salisu said on his match.

“It was a special match for me, because it was my first game in a long time. We train like we play, so I already knew what to do and what to avoid. So it was really easy for me to adapt.” 

Coach Adi Hutter was full of praise when speaking on his fine body of work: “In the locker room, I spoke to all my players saying that he should be congratulated. He’s gone nine months without playing, I’m very happy with his performance. The hardest part is behind him now. Yesterday I was thinking about whether he might start today. He had a good match and was able to show experience, despite being 24 years old. He brought us stability.”

Deployed as the left sided centre back in Hutter’s back three, there was much to admire about his assured performance in all phases of the game.

While his defensive work was where his impact was most keenly felt, his output in possession was still excellent. Passing the ball with composure and accuracy, this helped give his team a firm base to build out from the back, where his wide positioning notably stretched the first line of Rennes’ press to allow ASM to progress more smoothly.

Neat line breaking pass while forming a 4v3 overload

Weighting his passes ideally for the most part and aware of his teammates, this, in combination with his ability to remain calm and knowledge of when to recycle the ball or hit more expansive through balls or line breaking passes, elevated his impact.

Brilliant through ball over the top

Further upside could be extracted from his dribbling, as he carried the ball out with conviction, weaved away from danger smartly and was great at using his hulking frame to protect the ball and withstand pressure.

Switching the focus to his defensive exertions, and he hardly put a foot wrong over the course of his 90 minutes afield.

Executing his actions with authority and clarity, the former Southampton took pleasure flexing his muscles in the duels. Reading the play intelligently before blending brains and brawn when applying his challenges, the Rennes frontline struggled to find any joy against him.

Intimidating, physically imposing and boasting immense strength, how the 191 cm stopper got touchtight when his marker, usually Arnaud Kalimuendo, dropped deep with his back to goal to make life difficult and explosively rose to win a host of headers enhanced his value.

Aggressive touchtight back to goal pressure

Picking up the ball’s flight rapidly and adjusting his feet and body accordingly, this ensured he dealt with crosses into the box soundly, plus provided a threat at attacking set-pieces.

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Strong header to remove the danger

Fast and awake to danger, the way the speedy Salisu dealt with runs in behind and into the box and assisted his colleagues with covering support was another highlight. Key to his success here was his frequent scanning and how he took up a powerful side-on posture on the balls of his feet so he was awake to danger and could sharply move in a range of directions.

Although he made the odd error, Salisu’s decision making was pretty much spot on, for he usually made great calls when to take on marking assignments, step up, drop back, shift across or help a teammate.

Relishing engaging in duels and showcasing coherent judgement, extra evidence of his effectiveness arose from what a tough night at the office his nominal opponent Kalimuendo endured, as the talented youngster had no shots, completed zero dribbles, enjoyed no touches inside the box, lost the ball eight times, made no passes into the final third and could only manage five total passes before being substituted in the 63rd minute.

By the numbers, Salisu’s 10 won duels, nine ball recoveries, three won aerial duels, three clearances, two interceptions, nine passes into the final third and 41 total completed passes aptly depicted his quality match.

Salisu’s Heat Map

Salisu also commendably made a special point of thanking his teammates for all their help following his memorable return to action. “They were very happy for me that I was returning to competitive action after a long time. I am very grateful for all the support they have shown me since the beginning. I really want to thank them. Today I already felt 100% capable, since I managed to play 90 minutes,” he reflected. 

Hitting the ground running superbly, the now fully fit and healthy Salisu will have been filled with confidence following his classy comeback.

Giving Hutter another quality option in defence, Salisu, who boasts plenty of high level experience in the Premier League, La Liga and on the international stage, appears set to be a huge asset for this high-flying Monaco.

Laying the platform for him to achieve his aim of cementing a starting berth at Les Rouge et Blanc, his outstanding debut could be the catalyst for him to do just that in his quest to get back to his best.

Giving a brilliant demonstration of what he brings to the table, the early signs are very positive indeed that the capture of Salisu will be a fine one for ASM after his time at Southampton ended on a negative note and in Premier League relegation.

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Ligue 1: Shorthanded AS Monaco record spirited road victory vs. Rennes

AS Monaco secured their second straight victory by ousting Stade Rennais 1-2 away from home in a match where they had to fight hard against the defiant Breton side.

The Match

Choosing to return to his preferred three-at-the-back system for this one, having the fit again Mohammed Salisu back in central defence was one of the keys, alongside the threat Rennes pose, to this decision. Elsewhere, it was great to see Youssouf Fofana returning to the starting line-up after an illness.

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Racing out to a solid start, ASM were quick to impose themselves on proceedings by firing off two shots inside the first 10 minutes from Wilfried Singo and Salisu.

With both teams struggling to find that all-important finishing touch even though Aleksandr Golovin, Amine Gouiri, Folarin Balogun and Vanderson produced some decent attempts prior to the interval, all was still to play for in the second stanza. 

Enter the second half, and Les Monegasques finally found their scoring boots, as Vanderson found the back of the net following a tidy cross by Balogun in the 51st minute.

Rennes then sprung to life after coach Julien Stephan made a host of substitutions that increased their threat just beyond the hour.

The tension began to rise, with a host of fierce duels and subsequent confrontations between the players adding to the drama. Vanderson then received his marching orders for a second yellow, thus leaving ASM to navigate the final quarter of an hour shorthanded.

But, to their credit, they held firm and even doubled their advantage courtesy of Fofana’s brilliant solo effort that included an incisive dribble to allow him to score with aplomb.

While they had a two-goal cushion, the remainder of the fixture wasn’t all plain sailing for the visitors, for Benjamin Bourigeaud halved the deficit from the penalty spot. Rennes then blasted off some dangerous efforts at the death, but ASM valiantly resisted thanks largely to Philipp Kohn’s heroics to claim the 300th victory since President Dmitry Rybolovlev took over in December of 2011.

Hutter’s Debrief

“I am very happy with the victory. We had a good match and we came away with three points against a good team, which is the leader of its group in the Europa League and who can count on the return of its former coach. Considering the entire match, we deserve this success because we controlled the match in the first half. They only had one chance through Theate’s header,” the Austrian tactician explained.

“At 2-0, we thought it could have been easier, but we found ourselves down to 10 and conceded a penalty. We were able to count on big saves from Philipp and a save from Takumi. It’s very positive, we are satisfied.

“It’s not always a spectacle, you also have to remember the three points, that’s what we achieved this evening. We deserved this victory.”

Key Stats

By the numbers, the fact ASM held the ascendancy in terms of open play expected goals (0.51 to 0.34), passes in the opposition half (184 to 126), possession (54% to 46%), overall passing accuracy (83% to 78%), interceptions (17 to 13) and won aerial duels (15 to 8) showed they were good value for their victory.

Lyon On The Horizon

Propelling themselves into second on the Ligue 1 table for the time being, this triumph, which was the first time since October the team has won two in a row, is a huge boost for the club as they now look to carry their momentum to achieve another win next weekend when they take on lowly Lyon.

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What’s on for Telethon – this weekend in Monaco

It’s all happening at the Grimaldi Forum on Saturday 9 December from 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday 10 December from 10 am to 8 pm.

In the Principality, the patrons of this year’s Telethon are none other than Camille Gottlieb, and Matisse Jones. The Voice Kids 2023 semi-finalist will perform on Saturday at 3 pm and 6 pm and on Sunday at 12 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm. Whether you’re coming to the Grimaldi Forum on your own, with your family or with friends, you certainly won’t be bored given the packed Telethon programme. There will also be a clearance sale, organised by Child Care Monaco. Here are the details:

Activities:

  • Maeva yoga: Saturday 9 December at 10 am
  • Zumba: Saturday 9 December from 4.15 pm to 6.15 pm and Sunday 10 December from 10.15 am to 11.45 am
  • Pole dancing demonstration: Saturday 9 December at 2 pm
  • Tribu D’Art Film: Peter Pan children’s theatre, Sunday 10 December at 11.30 am
  • Bingo: Sunday 10 December at 2 pm
  • Raffle: Sunday 10 December, draw at 6 pm
  • A trivia game on Prince Rainier III’s achievements: each correct answer will reveal a photo illustrating his reign. The best answers will receive a prize. Bring along a photo of Prince Rainier, his wife or his children to create a mosaic illustrating his reign. Sale of items with proceeds going to the Telethon.
  • Association Bonsai: bonsai workshop, working with bonsai trees
  • Child Care Monaco: sale of baby and children’s clothes, games, toys and books
  • Club studio Monaco: photo shoots. Studio photos sold on a USB key.
  • Décoration florale et de Noël: Christmas floral creations and decorations
  • Heli Air: panoramic flights over Monaco
  • Les Smileys Monaco: children’s activities and raising awareness about paediatric care
  • MC Clic: remote-controlled cars on circuits and races
  • Scouts de Monaco: free workshops to raise awareness on environmental protection and sale of saplings that will be used for reforestation.

Concerts:

  • Revolution voice: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December, musical entertainment, concert and anthem by Monaco Maladies Génétiques
  • A Croche Chœur choir: Saturday 9 December at 4.30 pm
  • Supersonic – Oasis tribute band: Saturday 9 December at 7.30 pm
  • Princesse de nuit : Saturday 9 December at 12 noon, unplugged musical entertainment

Sports:

  • Fire service: Saturday 9 December, climbing up the big fire brigade ladder, firefighters’ circuit
  • Au cœur de ma ville (around my town): a Telethon cultural walk in tribute to Prince Rainier III, a guided tour of the Principality with explanations on the reign of Prince Rainier III. Starts from Place du Palais, Sunday 10 December at 10 am Route: Monaco-Ville, Place d’Armes, Port de Monaco, Place Sainte-Dévote, Place du Casino, Grimaldi Forum
  • Rides around the F1 circuit in vintage cars: Salmson rally, legendary cars
  • Union cycliste de Monaco: a circuit around Monaco. Starts Saturday 9 December at 9 am from the Union Cycliste headquarters at 12, avenue des Castelans. Arrival at 11 am at the Grimaldi Forum.
  • Mixed 4X4 volleyball tournament: play for the Telethon. Saturday 9 December from 2pm to 10pm at the Moneghetti stadium.

In Monaco, the Telethon tends to raise between 50,000 and 100,000 euros. Can we beat last year’s total?


Practical details:

  • Dates : Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December
  • Venue: Grimaldi Forum, 10 Avenue Princesse Grace
  • Price: admission is free
  • To make a donation, call 3637
  • Food is available on site at the snack bar
  • For further information: +377 97 77 36 37

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Disability: Monaco adopts new national inclusion policy

Nine aspects will be addressed by the ‘Handipact’. 

“Specifically, the project aims to ensure that all disabilities are included in the Principality and that Monaco is ready, in a few years, to welcome, understand, recruit, educate, train and employ persons with disabilities.”  Interviewed by Monaco Info, Lionel Galfré, Technical Advisor on Disabled Persons, outlined a new national policy for Monaco that will span several years. He was appointed by Christophe Robino, Minister for Health and Social Affairs, to implement the policy in the Department of Health and Social Affairs, which has already announced a new visual identity in support of the project.

The content of the national plan was presented at the Monaco Yacht Club, and features nine different spheres:

  • Raising public awareness of all types of disabilities;
  • Education and training;
  • Employment and work;
  • Housing and construction;
  • Mobility and accessibility;
  • Support and care:
  • Access to sport, culture and leisure activities;
  • Publicising what exists and what is achieved in terms of disability;
  • International recognition.

Actions already under way

In some of the spheres mentioned, a variety of different actions and projects are already underway or are starting up. These include a phone app to make it easier for mobility-impaired people to get around, a “Disabled Priority” card, an employment guide aimed at both employees and employers, a second guide for public facilities, and an active campaign to make as many shops and restaurants as possible in the Principality accessible. The voluntary sector is also being asked to contribute, with the creation of a network of non-profits called « Nothing about us without us », to identify difficulties, to suggest concrete solutions for people with disabilities and to improve what exists.

Making disability known and understood by everyone is an essential step towards achieving an inclusive Principality for people with disabilities, both in mind and in deed, not just in words,” said Lionel Galfré.

All the information about the national plan is to be found on Handipact Monaco’s LinkedIn page.

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A look back at highlights from Monaco’s Olympic Games history

The Monegasque delegation is preparing to take part in a new Olympiad in a few months’ time at the Paris 2024 Games (26 July-11 August).

This summer, a handful of athletes will be flying the Principality’s flag in Paris, three years after the Tokyo Olympics, which you will remember were postponed for a year, and where five athletes competed along with Xiao Xin Yang, flag-bearer for the Monegasque delegation in Japan.

Twelve of them are still hoping to make the short trip to try and shine in Paris, and why not help Monaco win its first officially recognised Olympic medal (see end of article).

Before we begin our special series “On the road to Paris 2024”, which will take a behind-the-scenes look at the competing athletes’ preparation, let’s remind ourselves of the key dates in Monaco’s history at the Olympic Games.

Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games: where it all began

Monaco made its first appearance at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.

The first flag bearer in history was 100m specialist Edmond Médecin, who led a delegation of four athletes in total (Emile Barral, Joseph Crovetto, Michel Porasso and himself).

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The opening ceremony of the Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games (Photo all rights reserved)

The Principality did not take part in the Winter Olympics until 1984 and the Sarajevo Games in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Calgary 1988 Olympic Games: Début participation for Prince Albert II

A member of the International Olympic Committee since 1986, the then Hereditary Prince competed in bobsleigh at five Winter Olympic Games.

The first was in Calgary in 1988, where Albert Grimaldi was the flag bearer. Partnered by Gilbert Bessi, the 2-man bob team finished twenty-fifth.

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Prince Albert II at the Calgary Olympics in 1988 (Photo all rights reserved)

It was the first of five Olympiads for Prince Albert II, who went on to take part in the 1992 Albertville, 1994 Lillehammer, 1998 Nagano and 2002 Salt Lake City Games.

2006 Turin Olympic Games: The princely couple makes it official

Although Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert II first met at a swimming competition in 2000, before celebrating their marriage in 2011, the 2006 Winter Olympics will go down as a defining moment in the history of the princely couple, since it was at the opening ceremony in Turin that they officially announced their relationship.

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Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène made their relationship official at the Turin Olympic Games (Photo all rights reserved)

A few years earlier, Princess Charlène took part in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games as part of the women’s 4 × 100 m medley team, representing South Africa in the backstroke. Her team finished fifth in the event.

London 2012 Olympic Games: a promising edition

The British games saw the largest Monegasque Olympic delegation, in terms of number of athletes, since the 1988 Summer Olympics.

There were six in all, in six different disciplines (Angélique Trinquier, Hervé Banti, Brice Etèes, Damien Desprat-Lerale, Mathias Raymond and Yann Siccardi). This was also the size of the delegation at the last Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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The Monegasque delegation en route to the London 2012 Olympic Games (Photo © Charly Gallo, Centre de Presse)

Swimmer Angélique Trinquier was flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. It was a historic Games for the Principality, with Yann Siccardi taking ninth place in the under-60 kg judo event.

Beijing 2022 Olympic Games: the best result to date

It was a historic Olympiad for Monaco. And symbolically, in the discipline where the Principality and Prince Albert II shone.

Competing in the bobsleigh, Rudy Rinaldi and Boris Vain took sixth place, a historic result as it is quite simply the best result by athletes from the Monegasque delegation in an Olympiad, whether summer or winter.

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Rudy Rinaldi and Boris Vain made history (Photo © Wander Roberto/ANOC Olympic)

It was an unforgettable performance, as Prince Albert II was quick to stress. “I told them that I was very happy and that they were all the more deserving because they didn’t have an easy journey,” he said.

“Both boys were plagued by physical issues over the last two seasons, and they had to go through a more demanding qualification system than the World Cup. When you know how hard a task that is, it’s a truly exceptional performance!”

Did you know?

To date, Monaco has won just one medal at the Olympic Games.

In 1924, the architect Julien Médecin was awarded a bronze medal for his design of the Stade de Monte-Carlo in Fontvieille, which included a cycle track, rugby and football pitches and a swimming pool.

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Prince Albert II with the Olympic flame (Photo © Prince’s Palace)

Artistic medals are not included in the official games medal tally, which explains why Monaco still has no Olympic medals to its name.

As a reminder, the Monaco Olympic Committee was founded in 1907 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1953.

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It’s raclette and fondue season in Monaco

Tradiswiss and the Novotel Monte-Carlo are teaming up again with a pop-up restaurant from 22 December 2023 to 28 February 2024.

We’re off to the slopes! The hotel interior is decorated in the style of a Swiss alpine chalet. Here, the Tradiswiss restaurant chain offers real traditional Swiss cheeses: Vacherin Fribourgeois, Gruyère AOP… Not forgetting the (also Swiss) chocolate fondue for dessert. A complete taste experience with raclettes, fondues and Vacherin cheeseburgers, this year’s addition to the menu.

The pop-up restaurant will be using the direct supply chain model preferred by Tradiswiss, with the aim of showcasing the producers and artisans of the Swiss cantons.

The restaurant will be open from 7.00 pm to 10.30 pm every day.


Bookings: +37799998320

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Monaco public holidays in 2024

Some are the same as in France, while others are specific to the Principality. 

It is worth reminding ourselves that, unlike in France, if New Year’s Day, May 1st, Assumption, All Saints’ Day, Prince’s Day or Christmas fall on a Sunday, the following day becomes a statutory holiday.

Official calendar of public holidays in Monaco in 2024

  • Monday 1 January: New Year’s Day

  • Saturday 27 January: Saint Devota

  • Monday 1 April: Easter Monday

  • Monday 1 May: Labour Day

  • Thursday 9 May: Ascension

  • Monday 20 May: Whit Monday

  • Thursday 30 May: Corpus Christi

  • Thursday 15 August: Assumption

  • Friday 1 November: All Saints’ Day

  • Tuesday 19 November: Prince’s Day

  • Friday 8 December: Immaculate Conception

  • Wednesday 25 December: Christmas

Remuneration for Public Holidays

Public holidays that fall on a non-working day

Payment is obligatory for these days. Employees who are paid on an hourly or daily basis, or on a piece rate/performance-based rate, must be given the salary that they would have received if they had been working on this day. Public holidays that fall either on the employee’s weekly rest day or on a normal working day that is a non-working day for a particular company, or when part of the day is not usually worked by that company, are also paid.

Payment for a statutory public holiday will only be due if the employee has been present in the company the day before and the day after the public holiday, unless their absence was for exceptional reasons (such as a medically certified accident or illness and some special family circumstances).

Working on Public Holidays

When an employee has to work on a statutory public holiday, he or she is eligible for payment corresponding to the work undertaken:

  • Either payment equivalent to their salary
  • Or a paid day’s leave in compensation

Public holidays during paid leave

When a public holiday falls during a period of paid leave, it is not counted as part of the total days of paid leave.

Source: Prince’s Government

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Isola 2000, Auron… Mercantour ski resorts’ opening dates announced

Isola 2000, Auron and Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage are getting ready to welcome visitors on Saturday 9 December. 

They were initially due to open to the public last weekend, but this had to be put back due to lack of snow, but the ski lifts at the Isola 2000, Auron and Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage resorts will be running as of this weekend.

The heavy snowfall over the last few days in the Alpes-Maritimes resorts has made the grand opening possible.

Other resorts near the Principality are also worth a visit. Take the Italian resort of Limone Piemonte for example, where accommodation and some of its ski slopes will be available from Friday 8 December. In Valberg, the official season launch will take place on Saturday 16 December.

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A Monegasque charity links organ donation to the U Giru de Natale

The traditional Christmas race will start and finish in Port Hercule on December 10.

Last year, more than 1,000 people turned out for the start of this festive and very popular race, whose route covers the whole of the Principality and is almost identical to the Monaco Grand Prix circuit. This year, the Monaco Liver Disorder (MLD) and Trans-Forme charities are joining forces with the Monegasque event to promote a message: “Organ donation = the gift of life.” The two organisations have also set up a team called “Je cours pour le Don et la Vie” (I’m running for Donations and Life), which will include transplant and dialysis patients.

We invite you to meet the transplant athletes, adults and children, at the start of the race,” says MLD, whose purpose is to combat all childhood liver diseases. Trans-Forme was founded in 1989 with the aim of helping transplant and dialysis patients through physical activity and sport, while promoting medical and sports research in these fields.

The race will start at 9am on Port Hercule for the younger categories (DOB between 2013 and 2017), at 9.30 am for the U11s and U13s and at 10.30 am for the 10km race. Bibs can be collected on Saturday from 10am to 5pm, or on Sunday up to 9.45 am for the 10km.

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Principality’s children all smiles on St. Nicholas’ Day

500 of them gathered on the Rock on Wednesday 6 December. 

St. Nicholas Day is a much-anticipated annual event in the Principality. “As Catholicism is the state religion in Monaco, all the religious festivals are important and are part of our heritage,” says Claude Manzone, President of the Comité National des Traditions Monégasques (CNTM – National Committee for Monegasque Traditions), which organises the event in partnership with Monaco Town Council.

The day’s first highlight was at 9 am with a Monegasque-language mass in Monaco Cathedral, along with liturgical songs performed by the Cantin d’a Roca choir. Incidentally, Claude Manzone told us that before the construction of this emblematic building in Monaco-Ville, there was a church on the site, the church of Saint Nicholas. As a reminder of that time, a statue of Saint Nicholas stands near the Cathedral, as well as a number of stones from the old church that have also been preserved.

According to the legend of St. Nicholas, considered to be the protector of children, he saved a number of orphans from a horrible death – © Monaco Tribune 

Once mass was over at 10 am, children from the FANB primary school paraded in traditional costume to the sound of drums, then performed a sketch about the legend of Saint Nicholas in front of the Principality’s pupils, their parents and accompanying adults, as well as Principality dignitaries. Once the official photo was taken on the steps of the Cathedral, the schoolchildren hurried over to allée Jean-Paul II, where the Mayor and several of his deputies handed out the famous chocolate Saint Nicholas figurines.

Gifts of chocolates… and fougasses

And since this treat wasn’t enough to fill their little tummies, the committee also had fougasses delivered to all the primary schools. Far from being the savoury fougasse usually sold in bakeries and eaten as an aperitif snack, the Monaco version is sweet, as the President of the CNTM explains: “Fougasse is a local speciality. It’s a dessert with a hard crust that you break with your fist. It is decorated with aniseed, known as “fenuglieti” in Monegasque, and sugared almonds, usually in the colours of the Monegasque flag.” 

The next event for the CNTM is the distribution of the Pan de Natale, or Christmas bread, on 23 and 24 December. These round loaves, symbolically blessed by the Archbishop of Monaco, are given in exchange for a voluntary donation, which will go to charities in the Principality.

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Prince Albert II at COP 28: “We need to be much more ambitious”

The Sovereign headed to Dubai to take part in the global summit on climate action, along with other leaders from all around the world. 

The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP 28, began on Thursday 30 November and will run until 12 December.

On Friday 1st December, Prince Albert II reiterated “the Principality of Monaco’s full support for the UAE Presidency  in order for this Conference to be a success, resulting in tangible and credible commitments that will put us on the path to a low-carbon development model that is resilient to climate change,” stressing the need for increased and rapid action to keep global warming under 1.5°C, a figure established eight years previously at COP 21 in Paris where a global agreement was reached for a maximum increase of 1.5°C to 2°C by 2100.

The first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement was also on the programme for Saturday 2 December. The Sovereign spoke about the role of the ocean and the need to replace fossil fuels with low-carbon energies. “We are way behind schedule. We need to be much more ambitious, much more decisive and much fairer in everything that all the countries, especially the big countries, have to do. It is imperative that they step up their efforts to achieve the targets they set themselves in the Paris Agreement,” Prince Albert II told Monaco Info in an interview at the end of the day.

The Prince was interviewed by journalist Émilie Rousseau. © Prince’s Palace

“In Monaco, we are on track to get there. [..] Time is against us, it takes a long time to put in place, but we absolutely must step up our efforts . I hope that this COP will head in the right direction and that it will be decisive for our future,” said the Sovereign.

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Tomorrow’s entrepreneurs honoured at gala evening

The winners of the 28th Concours de création d’entreprise (CCE – Business Creation Awards) were announced on Tuesday 28 November. 

Monegasque dignitaries and entrepreneurs gathered at the Espace Léo Ferré to reward the Principality’s ambitious young generation. The eight CCE finalists took the floor to present their respective projects before the awards ceremony.

During the evening, Francesco Di Biase, creator of WES World e-Bike Series and winner of the 2019 edition of the Awards, shared his experience with the participants, while Benjamin Ducongé played the role of master of ceremonies in a pleasant musical ambiance thanks to the presence of the string ensemble L’ArcoMusica.

And the winner is…

  • Soca, the digital platform that streamlines dealings between suppliers and independent restaurateurs, received the Prix du Gouvernement (Government prize) of €40,000
  • Ünseme, which provides a digital environment for monitoring the elderly, won the JCEM Prize and with it a cheque for €21,000
  • Ambulance du Rocher, a project to provide a fleet of electric ambulances with Uber-style management, won the Athos Partners prize of €10,000
  • Kids & Co, the childcare equipment rental platform for customers visiting the Principality, received the “Coup de Coeur du Jury” (Jury favourite) award.

Creating opportunities

The aim of the competition is to help entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 40 to start their business in Monaco. Showcasing their project creates synergies with investors, potential partners, business leaders and key figures in the Monegasque economy.

The CCE has already led to a number of business success stories. Past winners include Carlo App, Athos Partners and Papyrus.

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Join in on Monaco’s Red Nose Day

The “Les Enfants de Frankie” charity is organising its traditional Red Nose Day on Wednesday, December 6. It’s a way of supporting the work of the organisation, which helps children in need. 

Get your “Red Nose” today! The Monegasque charity’s famous accessory costs €2.50, and has recently become more environmentally friendly, becoming a foam ball and a reusable shopping bag when opened. “By buying a Nose, people from all walks of life can support children in need and enable the charity to make sure they are thriving: financing educational projects, therapeutic projects or specific medical equipment; educational, sporting and cultural outings, creative workshops, etc.,” explains the charity, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in November.

The charity is counting on the public to use its bags today. Les Enfants de Frankie is organising the event with its official partner, EFG Private Banking Monaco, and Smiley World Limited, but also thanks to various “Red Nose” sales outlets, where you can still get yours today:

  • At the checkouts in Monaco’s Carrefour hypermarket and in post offices.
  • On stands in the Fontvieille shopping centre.

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Exceptional day of Christmas shopping at La Condamine

On 14 December, forty local businesses will be taking part in the initiative. 

From shops to restaurants and bars, La Condamine will be a particularly festive place on Thursday 14 December. Entertainment, exclusive offers, discounts and other surprises are on the programme for this first-ever “Monaco Christmas Rendez-vous,” organised by the Espace Commercial de la Condamine, with the support of the Prince’s Government and in partnership with the Carlo and Artcom apps.

From fashionistas looking for the latest trends to food connoisseurs in search of local culinary delights, shoppers can discover the diverse offerings of Monaco’s finest establishments,” promises the event organiser.

You can find the list of participating businesses with their respective offers and the programme for the day on the event’s website .

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Fight Aids Monaco pays tribute to AIDS victims

For over 10 years, the Monegasque charity has been unfolding the quilts that bear these tributes to mark World Aids Day on December 1st. 

It’s an act of remembrance. It’s full of colour, full of hope, and reminds us not to give up the fight and to keep going.” Princess Stéphanie, President of Fight Aids Monaco, was at the Oceanographic Museum to take part in the unveiling of the large works, which feature first names and dates along with drawings of faces, flowers and peaceful landscapes. With two goals: to pay tribute and to continue to raise awareness about AIDS. “We’ve come a long way in terms of treatment […] People need to get tested, that’s really our message now,” she explained to Monaco Info.

Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb were on hand to unfurl and carry the large works. So too was the Minister for Health and Social Affairs, Christophe Robino, as well as all the representatives, members and volunteers from Fight Aids Monaco, the Prince’s Carabinieri Company and the Monaco Fire Service.

A total of 10 quilts were unfurled at the Oceanographic Museum in memory of those who died as a result of AIDS, and the latest one pays tribute to the charity’s 5 affiliate members who died in 2022 and 2023. It takes 170 hours to create a quilt: “We make a drawing each time to present the quilt. It then has to be painted, assembled, sewn, lined… There’s a lot of work involved,” explained Teresa Guerra Elger, one of the charity’s volunteers.

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