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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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Sanremo bands compete for Eurovision 2022
Italy’s quintessential Sanremo Music Festival is currently underway and fans can catch the acts live at the Ariston Theatre, locally on Italian television station RAI, or online at RAI’s Raiplay...
Monaco mourns death of former Chairman of Board of Auditors
The government of Monaco has announced the passing of one of their own with the death of James Charrier, former Chairman of the Monaco Board of Auditors from 2004 to 2016.
James fires Roca Team to comeback victory
AS Monaco Basketball brushed last weekend’s demoralising overtime defeats aside with a controlled performance against Euroleague strugglers Panathinaikos on Tuesday.
Inside Monaco’s Covid laboratory
Up to a thousand Covid tests a day are analysed in Monaco’s high security laboratory, where scientists are not only looking for positive cases but are intensely searching for new variants.
Monaco strengthens legislative arsenal against financial crime
The National Council has passed two bills to combat financial crime in Monaco. Among them, a widening of the scope of justice to confiscate capital and sanction fraudulent virtual currency transfers.
January was a record-breaking month for sunshine
With over 210 hours of sun racked up in January alone, Monaco and the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes region beat the previous sunny days record set back in 2005.