Sunday, November 20, 2005
"Monaco's Prince Albert gets EU farm subsidy of 200,000(euros)"
"Monaco's Prince Albert gets EU farm subsidy of 200,000(euros)"
Thursday, November 17, 2005
"'L'Observateur de Monaco', un nouvel hebdomadaire, sort aujourd'hui jeudi"
"'L'Observateur de Monaco', un nouvel hebdomadaire, sort aujourd'hui jeudi"
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
"Albert II de Monaco et un parterre de celebrites reunis pour la bonne cause"
"Albert II de Monaco et un parterre de celebrites reunis pour la bonne cause"
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Friday, September 30, 2005
Prince Albert of Monaco will attend annual Princess Grace Foundation Awards
Prince Albert of Monaco will attend annual Princess Grace Foundation Awards
Here is the US site for the foundation.
Here is the US site for the foundation.
Nomination du Directeur de Cabinet de S.A.S. le Prince Albert II
Nomination du Directeur de Cabinet de S.A.S. le Prince Albert II
Monday, September 26, 2005
"La SBM enregistre le meilleur chiffre d'affaires de son histoire"
"La SBM enregistre le meilleur chiffre d'affaires de son histoire"
Saturday, September 24, 2005
"Paris Match a nouveau condamne pour un article sur Albert II de Monaco"
"Paris Match a nouveau condamne pour un article sur Albert II de Monaco"
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Prince Says He Was 'Set Up' by Woman
Prince Says He Was 'Set Up' by Woman
Here is the text of The New York Times story. (This site requires free registration.)
Here is the text of The New York Times story. (This site requires free registration.)
Monday, August 29, 2005
2005 Small States Forum
2005 Small States Forum
It would appear that Monaco might have a great deal to share with the countries represented at this upcoming meeting at the World Bank.
It would appear that Monaco might have a great deal to share with the countries represented at this upcoming meeting at the World Bank.
Friday, August 26, 2005
Saturday, August 06, 2005
The Year Of The Regulator: Subpoenas And Indictments May Well Be The Buzz This Year At Monte Carlo
The Year Of The Regulator: Subpoenas And Indictments May Well Be The Buzz This Year At Monte Carlo
Prince Albert of Monaco Stands on the Glacier 'Lillihook'
Prince Albert of Monaco Stands on the Glacier 'Lillihook'
Le prince Albert II a présidé le gala de la Croix Rouge
Le prince Albert II a présidé le gala de la Croix Rouge
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
"Prince Albert Confirms Son, Raising Questions on Succession"
"Prince Albert Confirms Son, Raising Questions on Succession"
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Annuaire des hotspots Wi-Fi
Annuaire des hotspots Wi-Fi
This directory shows only two Wi-Fi "hotspots" in the Principality. Are there others?
This directory shows only two Wi-Fi "hotspots" in the Principality. Are there others?
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Conseil National de Monaco - Seance de Printemps de l'annee 2005 Jeudi 28 avril 17h30
Conseil National de Monaco - Seance de Printemps de l'anne 2005 Jeudi 28 avril 17h30. See also this link.
Saturday, June 25, 2005
French report on the environment
French report on the environment
This report, the first from this government organization, ought to be as important, and as troubling to Monaco as it appears to be for France.
This report, the first from this government organization, ought to be as important, and as troubling to Monaco as it appears to be for France.
Friday, June 24, 2005
"Monaco seduit de plus en plus les touristes russes"
"Monaco seduit de plus en plus les touristes russes"
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Radio Cote d'Azur
Radio Cote d'Azur
This appears to be a new service still in its development stages. How people find something like this interview with Pierre MONDY (incredibly short) related to the Monaco TV Festival that begins this weekend is a bit of a mystery unless directed to the company's home page.
This appears to be a new service still in its development stages. How people find something like this interview with Pierre MONDY (incredibly short) related to the Monaco TV Festival that begins this weekend is a bit of a mystery unless directed to the company's home page.
NRJ Music Tour AMADE Monciale Monaco
"Faces of Monaco"
"Faces of Monaco"
This book is noted in a paid advertising supplement today in Nice Matin - "Monaco - Les Essentiels". Here is a link to the FNAC descirption of the book. The first link, above, says the pictures are in black and white, but the FNAC listing says the illustrations are in color.
This book is noted in a paid advertising supplement today in Nice Matin - "Monaco - Les Essentiels". Here is a link to the FNAC descirption of the book. The first link, above, says the pictures are in black and white, but the FNAC listing says the illustrations are in color.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Union demonstration in Monaco
Union demonstration in Monaco
One does not usually associate Monaco with union protests, but there was one Tuesday of this week.
One does not usually associate Monaco with union protests, but there was one Tuesday of this week.
"Cruising Toward a Tabloid Crackup - How Tom and Katie are undermining the celebrity magazines"
"Cruising Toward a Tabloid Crackup - How Tom and Katie are undermining the celebrity magazines"
What could Monaco contribute, either directly or through convening people to talk about such things, to this debate?
What could Monaco contribute, either directly or through convening people to talk about such things, to this debate?
"Cruising Toward a Tabloid Crackup - How Tom and Katie are undermining the celebrity magazines"
"Cruising Toward a Tabloid Crackup - How Tom and Katie are undermining the celebrity magazines"
A debate in which some in Monaco might very well want to participate!
A debate in which some in Monaco might very well want to participate!
US State Department view of Monaco
US State Department view of Monaco
This is the latest version of the US Department of State's official view of Monaco. It is circulated periodically, and updated regularly, to US citizens with an interest in the Principality.
This is the latest version of the US Department of State's official view of Monaco. It is circulated periodically, and updated regularly, to US citizens with an interest in the Principality.
"Vindication Nears for Reluctant Free-Speech Crusader"
"Vindication Nears for Reluctant Free-Speech Crusader"
Wouldn't this Slovak journalist make an interesting journalist-in-residence in Monaco for a week or two?
Wouldn't this Slovak journalist make an interesting journalist-in-residence in Monaco for a week or two?
French reporter being expelled from Iraq at France's request
French reporter being expelled from Iraq at France's request
Why not invite her to be a journalist-in-residence for at least a couple of weeks in Monaco?
Why not invite her to be a journalist-in-residence for at least a couple of weeks in Monaco?
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Couronnement d'Albet II
Couronnement d'Albet II
It looks as though the more international of the installation ceremonies for Albert II will be 19 November instead of 12 July. It would appear that the 12 July ceremony is designed more for the benefit of Monegasques and perhaps residents and others working in the Principality. Monaco's national day, 19 November, appears to be the day when more of the world beyong Monaco will be invited to attend.
It looks as though the more international of the installation ceremonies for Albert II will be 19 November instead of 12 July. It would appear that the 12 July ceremony is designed more for the benefit of Monegasques and perhaps residents and others working in the Principality. Monaco's national day, 19 November, appears to be the day when more of the world beyong Monaco will be invited to attend.
"Les Francais veulent plus d'environnement"
"Les Francais veulent plus d'environnement"
Could Monaco play a useful role in responding to the results of this inquiry which are that French people want to see more media coverage of the environment?
Could Monaco play a useful role in responding to the results of this inquiry which are that French people want to see more media coverage of the environment?
Prince Albert speaks of Torino Olympics
Prince Albert speaks of Torino Olympics
This is a short piece describing comments made by Prince Albert "a few days ago" in Monaco about the plans for the winter Olympics in Italy. By the time they arrive, one likely will be seeing the snow-capped mountains that rise between Monaco and the winter games......
This is a short piece describing comments made by Prince Albert "a few days ago" in Monaco about the plans for the winter Olympics in Italy. By the time they arrive, one likely will be seeing the snow-capped mountains that rise between Monaco and the winter games......
Monday, June 20, 2005
Morris Communications
Morris Communicaitons
The US owner of Riviera Radio describes its property here on the Morris website. Alas, it would appear to be a description a couple of years old based on the "Audience Survey" noted, but those reports may take a long time to be published.....probably not two years, however!
The US owner of Riviera Radio describes its property here on the Morris website. Alas, it would appear to be a description a couple of years old based on the "Audience Survey" noted, but those reports may take a long time to be published.....probably not two years, however!
Monaco news from Riviera Radio
Monaco new from Riviera Radio
There is a little, with emphasis on "little", local Monaco news here in English.
There is a little, with emphasis on "little", local Monaco news here in English.
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Monaco Classic Week
Monaco Classic Week
There is a story in Nice Matin today about this year's program, scheduled for 13-18 September. Often, stories about what's going on in Monaco appear only in the Monaco Matin edition of Nice Matin. That's a loss for those who live outisde the Principality or who choose to read an edition of Nice Matin other than the one from Monaco.
Alas, the most recent information about the event on what appears to be the "official" website is from 2003.
There is a story in Nice Matin today about this year's program, scheduled for 13-18 September. Often, stories about what's going on in Monaco appear only in the Monaco Matin edition of Nice Matin. That's a loss for those who live outisde the Principality or who choose to read an edition of Nice Matin other than the one from Monaco.
Alas, the most recent information about the event on what appears to be the "official" website is from 2003.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
"Programme de l'Avenement de SAS le Prince Albert II le 12 juillet 2005"
"Programme de l'Avenement de SAS le Prince Albert II le 12 juillet 2005"
This is the announcement of the official program for the accession of Prince Albert on 12 July 2005 in Monaco.
This is the announcement of the official program for the accession of Prince Albert on 12 July 2005 in Monaco.
"Monaco contre «Paris Match» : le procès de l'année"
"Monaco contre «Paris Match» : le procès de l'année"
The GRIMALDI case against Paris Match proceeds in a Nanterre, France courtroom. A second article here as well, also from today's Le Figaro.
The GRIMALDI case against Paris Match proceeds in a Nanterre, France courtroom. A second article here as well, also from today's Le Figaro.
Friday, June 17, 2005
"Crans Montana Forum"
"Crans Montana Forum"
This event is set for Monaco next weekend. Go to the "List of Participants" link to see some of the people expected to attend.
This event is set for Monaco next weekend. Go to the "List of Participants" link to see some of the people expected to attend.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
"Monaco - Atlapedia Online"
"Monaco - Atlapedia Online"
There must be many such listings, some more accurate than others.
There must be many such listings, some more accurate than others.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
A blogger for Monaco?
A blogger for Monaco?
I started this blog to see what the potential might be to draw out more of the story of Monaco for an audience beyond the Principality's borders. There is much more to be done to test out the thesis that there is both valuable content to bring forward through this mechanism, and a meaningful market of people interested in consuming what appears here.
Here is an idea to consider along with other items appearing in other "posts" in this blog.
What if Monaco were to hire someone to continue this on a regular basis, engaging people, promoting the existence of the Monaco Blog, etc.? Some people would respond that this would be simply another public relations initiative. They would be right EXCEPT if a condition is imposed like those used by leading newspapers in the US and in some other countries.
That condition is that the person "hired" to do this discloses exactly what he/she is being paid AND the "employment agreement/contract" runs for, say, 2 years, without possibility of being cut and without possibility of being extended. If the person chosen did any other work in or related to Monaco, that would have to be disclosed as well.
Something to consider?
I started this blog to see what the potential might be to draw out more of the story of Monaco for an audience beyond the Principality's borders. There is much more to be done to test out the thesis that there is both valuable content to bring forward through this mechanism, and a meaningful market of people interested in consuming what appears here.
Here is an idea to consider along with other items appearing in other "posts" in this blog.
What if Monaco were to hire someone to continue this on a regular basis, engaging people, promoting the existence of the Monaco Blog, etc.? Some people would respond that this would be simply another public relations initiative. They would be right EXCEPT if a condition is imposed like those used by leading newspapers in the US and in some other countries.
That condition is that the person "hired" to do this discloses exactly what he/she is being paid AND the "employment agreement/contract" runs for, say, 2 years, without possibility of being cut and without possibility of being extended. If the person chosen did any other work in or related to Monaco, that would have to be disclosed as well.
Something to consider?
"US Weekly Will Ban Photos Taken in Reckless Manner"
"US Weekly Will Ban Photos Taken in Reckless Manner"
Another issue of importance to many in Monaco.
Another issue of importance to many in Monaco.
"A First Step on African Aid"
"A First Step on African Aid"
Yes, this is a sensitive piece of geography for Monaco at the moment - Africa. But, put aside for now the allegations that Prince Albert is the father of a child born to a Togolese mother.
What country would be better suited in terms of its geographicl location and its internaitonal reputation than Monaco to become a real global center for the development of Africa? Imagine if the world looked to Monaco each day for news of the continent and looked to the Principality as a center of knowledge and support to help solve the continent's worst problems and advance sustainable development for the people of Africa.
Yes, this is a sensitive piece of geography for Monaco at the moment - Africa. But, put aside for now the allegations that Prince Albert is the father of a child born to a Togolese mother.
What country would be better suited in terms of its geographicl location and its internaitonal reputation than Monaco to become a real global center for the development of Africa? Imagine if the world looked to Monaco each day for news of the continent and looked to the Principality as a center of knowledge and support to help solve the continent's worst problems and advance sustainable development for the people of Africa.
Monday, June 13, 2005
A new newspaper in Morocco for children
A new newspaper in Morocco for children
This is an editorial from La Vie Economique in Morocco praising the efforts of a young publisher (22) to launch a new weekly newspaper in Morocco for kids 8-14 years old. Wouldn't Monaco be a great place to create at least an event or two either for these kinds of media initiatives around the Mediterranean an/or thorughout the world?
This is an editorial from La Vie Economique in Morocco praising the efforts of a young publisher (22) to launch a new weekly newspaper in Morocco for kids 8-14 years old. Wouldn't Monaco be a great place to create at least an event or two either for these kinds of media initiatives around the Mediterranean an/or thorughout the world?
Getting up ahead of America
Getting up ahead of America
No European country has so far sought to capitalize on the fact that its professional workforce rises many hours ahead of most people in the US. In the US, we rely on those inveterate souls who work through the evening and some work through the night to bring us the news of the day when we awake.
Why could not Monaco become a place that tells the world's story to people all over the US using people to do this who get to work early, but not in the middle of the night? It could be marketed in this way: "Look to Monaco for your earliest news of the rest of the world.
Note how the ANSA news agency in Italy has chosen to do essentially this sort of thing for the entire Mediterranean basin with their ANSAMed service. That said, look again at this English verison, and you will not find Monaco even listed!
No European country has so far sought to capitalize on the fact that its professional workforce rises many hours ahead of most people in the US. In the US, we rely on those inveterate souls who work through the evening and some work through the night to bring us the news of the day when we awake.
Why could not Monaco become a place that tells the world's story to people all over the US using people to do this who get to work early, but not in the middle of the night? It could be marketed in this way: "Look to Monaco for your earliest news of the rest of the world.
Note how the ANSA news agency in Italy has chosen to do essentially this sort of thing for the entire Mediterranean basin with their ANSAMed service. That said, look again at this English verison, and you will not find Monaco even listed!
"Forget About Milk and Bread. Give Me Gossip!"
"Forget About Milk and Bread. Give Me Gossip!"
Monaco, especially the GRIMALDI family, cares a lot about this kind of trend. Perhaps Monaco could be a place where solutions to the challenge could be considered, and maybe even addressed.
Monaco, especially the GRIMALDI family, cares a lot about this kind of trend. Perhaps Monaco could be a place where solutions to the challenge could be considered, and maybe even addressed.
"The Oxford Consensus"
"The Oxford Consensus"
How many times recently has something of global significance come out of Monaco with a label like this one? In other words, how many " The Monaco XXXX" can anyone remember? Why should there not be many of these?
How many times recently has something of global significance come out of Monaco with a label like this one? In other words, how many " The Monaco XXXX" can anyone remember? Why should there not be many of these?
Saturday, June 11, 2005
"Around the streets of Monaco with Jarno Trulli"
"Around the streets of Monaco with Jarno Trulli"
This potentially interesting video tour requires a "log in", it appears, and there is no apparent link to how to do that.
This potentially interesting video tour requires a "log in", it appears, and there is no apparent link to how to do that.
Friday, June 10, 2005
Monaco news
Monaco news
On any given day, there seems to me to be a number of stories in various media outside the Principality dealing with sports in some fashion. What is striking is not these stories are being written as in many cases as it would appear that those following the particular sport would find these news items to be of importance. No, what is surprising is to find virtually no other news on most every day coming out of Monaco. Why is this?
On any given day, there seems to me to be a number of stories in various media outside the Principality dealing with sports in some fashion. What is striking is not these stories are being written as in many cases as it would appear that those following the particular sport would find these news items to be of importance. No, what is surprising is to find virtually no other news on most every day coming out of Monaco. Why is this?
Monaco Oceanographic Museum
Monaco Oceanographic Museum
This is the main website for the Museum, but it appears to be up to date only in English. The Museum has a new director and the site, in English, is marked "under construction". Here is further information in English from the Monaco Tourist Board. It would seem that there are more events happening at the Museum than are reflected here. Where is the list of upcoming events?
This is the main website for the Museum, but it appears to be up to date only in English. The Museum has a new director and the site, in English, is marked "under construction". Here is further information in English from the Monaco Tourist Board. It would seem that there are more events happening at the Museum than are reflected here. Where is the list of upcoming events?
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Monaco Minutes
There are many ways in which Monaco might better present itself to the world. One such possibility is the "Monaco Minute"(TM), a one minute audio "story" from and/or about Monaco. It might be an interesting person speaking. It might be an important issue. It could be anything that fits compellingly in a minute of audio time. You will see examples here in the multiple languages of contemporary Monaco.
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