Axe falls on Riviera oligarch properties

Monaco; the marina and at the centre the Yacht Club de Monaco
Good Morning Monaco

Friday, April 15, 2022

Axe falls on Riviera oligarch properties
France’s finance ministry has announced sweeping new freezes of the properties of many oligarchs whose assets had previously been spared from sanctions…

‘Enemy of the State’ Anna Netrebko to sing in Monte-Carlo
One of the world’s leading sopranos, Anna Netrebko, has been invited to sing the title role in Puccini’s Manon Lescaut at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/15/axe-falls-on-riviera-oligarch-properties/

Abramovich’s Riviera assets safe, for now

Abramovich’s Riviera assets safe, for now

Good Morning Monaco

Friday, March 11, 2022

Abramovich’s Riviera assets still safe, for now
Neither the US nor the EU have so far imposed sanctions on Roman Abramovich, so his Riviera interests remain untouched, at least for the moment… 

At last, UK blacklists Chelsea owner Abramovich
Britain imposed sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich and Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil giant Rosneft, hitting them with asset freezes…

Monaco...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/11/abramovichs-riviera-assets-safe-for-now/

Thoughts on Arts and the Sea at times of adversities

Thoughts on Arts and the Sea at times of adversities

by John Faraclas

Here comes the sun – from the mountains of Epirus, north west Greece. (Photo credits John N Faraclas)

The Greeks for nearly ten millennia have devoted a lot to the Sea in more than a multiple of ways. This medium, for over a decade, has also devoted more than ten centum of its content to all forms of Arts and we continue to support arts and its role particularly at time of adversities – bad markets, Covid et al… Laid up tonnage,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/29/thoughts-on-arts-and-the-sea-at-times-of-adversities/

Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence

Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence

What a way to start your day that was this morning at the Science Museum in London where we had the chance and privilege of a press and media preview of a historic exhibition!

It was indeed a re-discovery of how Greece’s ancient civilisation questioned, contemplated and debated the natural world of Planet Ocean. For us in the shipping industry an unforgettable exhibition on all counts.

Julia Knight introducing the event

I am sure thousands will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/16/ancient-greeks-science-and-wisdom-par-excellence/

Magical moments at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas

Magical moments at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas

Festive fun will be top of the wish list when Port Solent welcomes visitors to its fantastic Festival of Christmas.

The popular event returns on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December with seasonal food and drink to enjoy, street entertainment, festive music and more than 90 stalls to find that perfect Christmas gift.

There will be plenty of opportunities to make memorable moments on both days – and there’s free parking at Port Solent.

On Saturday,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/02/magical-moments-at-port-solents-festival-of-christmas/

Thank you for the Music: Maritime Networking Returns!

Thank you for the Music: Maritime Networking Returns!

Sue Henney, KVH, Steven Jones, Anneley Pickles KVH, and Adam Whittle, Brookes Bell and President of Liverpool and North West Propeller Club.

by Steven Jones, MA, MSc, BSc (Hons), FRSA, MNI

It may seem a little frivolous, perhaps even trivial to write an article about a “gala dinner”. Bear with us though, given all we have been through these past two years, how could we not try to find words to capture just how good it feels to get back to some...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/01/thank-you-for-the-music-maritime-networking-returns/

London: Hellenic Centre – Update from the Director October 2021

London: Hellenic Centre -Update from the Director October 2021

The London Hellenic Centre

Dear Members and Friends 
I hope you and your families are well.

It is my great pleasure to report that we have now resumed our live events at the Centre. We hosted a concert in September and have held the opening of the exhibition 1821: Visions of freedom, celebrating 200 years of GreekFreedom last week. These events attracted over 100 people each. I think we were all ready to venture out again and it was...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/11/london-hellenic-centre-update-from-the-director-october-2021/

Health Pass relaxation mooted…

Health Pass relaxation mooted… 

Good Morning Monaco – Friday, September 24, 2021

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 move to a more conventional timetable, by dropping the traditional Thursday practice session and moving it to Friday.

Aston Martin...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/24/health-pass-relaxation-mooted/

Golden debut: London Youth Piano Competition shines as an instant classic

Golden debut: London Youth Piano Competition shines as an instant classic

By James Brewer

London Youth Piano Competition (LYPCO) has triumphed in its debut on the global stage.

In a powerful illustration of the passion among many of the young generation for classical piano, the online competition has stirred widespread enthusiasm. A panel of adjudicators of international repute is waxing lyrical about the standard and scope of entries.

LYPCO 2021’s aim was to offer, through the medium of today’s...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/19/golden-debut-london-youth-piano-competition-shines-as-an-instant-classic/

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