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EU pushes for full suspension of visa facilitation with Russia

The European Commission wants to suspend the EU’s Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia, making access to the EU harder and more expensive for Russian citizens.

Real estate is booming in French Riviera, new builds can’t meet demand

Housing prices in the French Riviera have continued to rise this year, with demand outstripping supply and the return of international purchasers keeping the market red hot.

Europe’s energy crisis worsens as euro hits 20-year low

The euro has reached a 20-year low, inflation is more than four times higher than expected, and energy prices are soaring. Are these short-term blips or is Europe in serious crisis?

Telework to remain an option until end of year

The government has decided to extend remote work until 31st December, giving employees and civil servants from Monaco, France or Italy the option to work from home if their job allows for it. 

A snapshot of Monaco’s retail trade industry in 2021

Online retail sales stores accounted for almost 11% of all retail businesses in Monaco in 2021, while clothing still reigns supreme. Here are some of the other standout figures in the latest Retail...

Wine production to bounce back despite 2021 winter frost

While wine production in France is expected to rebound this year in spite of the winter frost of 2021, there are fears that the current drought will limit output for this year.