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Pension payments in France will increase by more than 5% from February

Compared to the meagre 0.8% increase in 2023, this year's 5.3% rise, which will apply to payments from February 2024, will no doubt be welcomed much more warmly by the 14 million retirees set to...

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Tourist tax on Airbnbs in the south of France generated almost €40m in revenue in 2023

Over €13 million was collected in the Alpes-Maritimes alone, adding to a vast national pot of ‘taxe de séjour’ contributions generated by Airbnbs that reached more than €187 million for...

ASM Danse Sportive launches extensive dance class programme for 2024

From Jazz and Zumba to street dance and competition training, there’s something for everyone and every level on the 2024 programme from ASM Danse Sportive, which offers classes in the Principality,...

Orthodox Church of Monaco raises €32,000 for charity at Bulgaria-themed Christmas Gala

The spotlight of honour was on Bulgaria and its cultural heritage at this year’s Orthodox Church of Monaco Christmas Gala, which welcomed distinguished guests to One Monte-Carlo for a night of...

The Mairie de Monaco is looking for five new childcare assistants 

Five new openings have been announced within the Mairie de Monaco’s network of childcare facilities for children aged between two months and three years of age. 

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Reimagining elegance: the Café de Paris transformation

Monaco Life speaks to luxury interior designer Simon Rawlings, the visionary behind the new Café de Paris.