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Historic ocean treaty comes into force to protect the high seas
A landmark UN treaty protecting nearly half the planet’s ocean has officially entered into force, marking a new era for marine conservation. So what does it mean?
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Work starts on Monaco’s Italian marina
Work started on Tuesday, just two months after the acquisition by the Principality, of the concession of the marina of Ventimiglia. On this first day of work, the Mayor of Ventimiglia, Mr Enrico...
Ten suspects to appear in court over Monaco heiress killing
After almost three years since the killings of Monaco heiress Helene Pastor and her aide, Mohamed Darwich, a number of suspects are due to appear before the Assize Court of the Bouches-du-Rhone. The...
Three arrested as terror suspects
Three jihadists, suspected of planning an attack, were arrested Tuesday in Clermont-Ferrand, Marseille and Val-de-Marne, by the French anti-terrorist services. The suspects are all known for...
Pancakes in Monaco, and not just on Tuesday
Pancake day has been a loved tradition in my family for years. That being said, the over-commercial junk food market has somewhat diminished the excitement and pancakes are an every day breakfast...
Assets seized in Vatican Bank scandal
The Italian financial police have seized €2.5 million in assets from a banker suspected of using a Vatican body for money laundering between 2000 and 2011. Gianpietro Nattino, head of the Italian...
Fillon sticks by VAT raise, looks to American-style heathcare
French presidential candidate François Fillon, 62, is still proposing an increase in VAT, despite reports on Monday that he was about to renounce the idea. The centre-right candidate of Les...
