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Monaco GDP surpasses €10 billion for first time
Monaco’s GDP rose to €10.28 billion in 2024, a record-breaking year driven by strong gains in financial, scientific and retail sectors, according to the latest figures published by IMSEE in November.
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Second home tax on empty or unused properties to rise in 1,500 communes across France
Local authorities in some 1,500 communes across France have chosen to increase the taxe sur les logements vacants levied at owners of empty or unused second homes, with over 500 choosing to impose...
A guide to this summer’s biggest live music festivals
With Jazz à Juan in full swing and much more live music to look forward to over the coming weeks, let Monaco Life be your guide to the biggest festivals on the French Riviera this summer.
After “grey list” setback, Monaco intensifies anti-money laundering campaign
Monaco is strategising its removal from the FATF "grey list" and heightened scrutiny by the global watchdog, executing its new action plan to "refine" risk mapping for foreign tax fraud money...
EU imposes a countervailing tariff on electric car batteries from China
Among the brands and vehicles that will be affected by the changes are Tesla’s Model 3, Volvo’s EX40 and the electric Mini.
Candlelit concerts at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the Saint Jean Cap Ferrat peninsular will be holding special outdoor concerts and dining experiences every Monday and Tuesday evening throughout the summer.
Herculis EBS Meeting 2024: A pre-Olympic showcase of champions
At the end of last week, big-name athletes from the worlds of track and field descended on the Principality for the Herculis EBS Meeting at the Stade Louis II, a key preparatory event and competition...
