Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Budget debate suspended as National Council clashes with Government over housing and jobs
A dispute over housing targets, public-sector recruitment and the powers of elected representatives has exposed growing tensions between Monaco’s Government and National Council.
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Champagne pop-up at Hôtel Hermitage returns
The iconic champagne house Veuve Clicquot has opened its seasonal pop-up in front of the five-star Hôtel Hermitage, and this year's set-up is bigger and better than ever.
Real estate taxes: 120,000 undeclared swimming pools discovered in France
If you have a swimming pool and have never declared it to the tax authorities, keep an eye on your email and mailbox because there’s a good chance the government has found it using its new...
Government action: Monaco news round-up
Last week in Monaco, the fire brigade received a special visitor, scholarship applications opened online and a warning was put out about the return of disease-carrying tiger mosquitoes.
France plans for a summer of heat waves
More than 1,500 heat records were broken in French towns and cities last year, with 10 months out of 12 proving warmer than previous averages. It’s a pattern that looks set to continue.
Photos: Club La Vigie reopens for the summer
The stunning seafront Club La Vigie is back for the summer season with a Marcel Ravin-designed menu, picture perfect views and a very exclusive vibe.
Junior Street Art Challenge winners announced
Inspired by the theme of regeneration, 10 high school students from the Principality took part in 2023 Junior Street Art Challenge, part of the annual UPAINT live street art festival, earlier this...