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UN Plastics Treaty talks in Geneva stall as countries reject draft
Hopes for a landmark UN treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled in Geneva, with negotiations extended by a day after delegates failed to agree on a draft text.
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Banque Havilland Monaco takeover complete, rebranding as Moncrief Private Bank
Banque Havilland (Monaco) SAM is set to relaunch under a new name following its acquisition by a group of international investors. The financial institution will rebrand as Moncrief Private Bank...
Southern France ravaged by fast-moving wildfire near Spanish frontier
A fierce wildfire in the south of France, close to the Spanish border, has become the most devastating blaze of the summer, burning through 13,000 hectares in less than 24 hours, killing one woman...
L’Océan de Léa: paper underwater world opens in Nice
An exhibiting new world crafted entirely from recycled paper is set to captivate visitors in Nice this summer, as the OcéaNice Congress Centre transforms into an aquatic realm.
Monaco tightens electric scooter and e-bike rules to protect young riders
Monaco has introduced stricter regulations for electric scooters and e-bikes, banning children under 14 from using the devices on public roads and requiring safety training for older teens.
Hundreds affected after Monaco travel agency collapses, leaving cruise passengers stranded
Hundreds of customers have been left out of pocket after Monaco-based travel agency Star Croisières filed for cessation of payments on 1st August, leaving cruise passengers unable to board trips...
Les Enfants de Frankie reaches 3,500 children across six-month period
"Behind each project, there are faces, stories, emotions," the association explains, and those stories paint a picture of transformation across the region.
