Business & Finance
Energy-inefficient properties sell at 25% discount in France as rental restrictions bite
French notaires report that homes with the worst energy ratings now account for 40 percent of transactions, with G-rated houses selling for a quarter less than better-performing properties.
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EU recession likely, but milder than previously feared
Despite a clear downturn in recent Eurozone business activity, the pace eased in November, suggesting that the recession anticipated by economists may be milder than previously feared.
Reopening of the Consulate of Monaco in Greece
The Consulate of Monaco in Greece has reopened, at a new address, following the appointment of Dr. Vassilis G. Apostolopoulos as Honorary Consul of Monaco.
Valuation Days at Sotheby’s Monaco Gallery
Luxury auction house Sotheby’s Monaco is about to host its first valuation days in the new gallery on Avenue de la Costa, with experts from Paris providing estimations on jewellery, watches and...
French government to slash unemployment benefits
The French government has announced that the length of time jobseekers can claim unemployment benefits will be cut by 25% starting next year in an effort to fill job vacancies and get more of the...
Italy welcomes new Monaco Ambassador
Monaco’s new Ambassador in Italy Anne Eastwood has been officially received at the Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome.
Algae: Could it change your life for the better?
The European Union hopes to “harness the potential of algae in Europe” with a new initiative to create a market for this superfood, which can also act as a fertiliser, a cosmetics and...
