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France: Relaxed rules for titres-restaurant vouchers will continue until the end of 2024

A ruling that allowed a greater deal of flexibility within the titres-restaurant scheme, which was made by the French government in 2022, had been due to terminate at the end of last year, but it...

Engine failure may have caused fatal Mandelieu helicopter crash  

According to investigators, the pilot of the helicopter signalled engine failure via radio just moments before the aircraft crashed into the sea. 

René Blino takes over as Director General of Monte-Carlo Beach

René Blino’s new appointment at Monte-Carlo Beach sees him return to the Riviera after previous roles in Paris, Courchevel and Cannes.

What’s new in Monaco in 2024?

From the opening of Amazónico and a new fine dining Japanese restaurant to the exciting re-launch of Moods and a revamp of the wine cellars of the Hôtel de Paris, here is everything worth getting...

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France: Life expectancy on the rise, but the birth rate has fallen to a historic low

A report from INSEE has also revealed that more than one fifth of France’s population is over 65 years of age.

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Explained: Why is only 8% of the population involved in France’s 2024 census?

A census is conducted in some form every year in France, but not all residents are asked to take part. Here’s the reason why, as well as what to expect if you receive a letter requesting your...