Stephanie has been a writer for more than 20 years, with a career that has taken her from Los Angeles to New York and finally to Europe. In addition to news, she has also written for television, advertising and radio.
Could France be about to introduce a US-style tax system for citizens?
France's Finance Committee has proposed a new citizenship-based tax system, inspired by the US model, that is stirring up debate as it would require French citizens worldwide to pay taxes on their...
2025 brings ID checks to France’s public transport to curb fare evasion
Starting in 2025, taking public transport in France will come with a new rule: passengers caught without a valid ticket must provide proof of identity and address.
New mandatory brush clearing rules for properties exposed to fire risk
Starting in January, property owners in wildfire-prone areas must inform buyers and tenants about their legal obligations to clear brush. This rule strengthens fire prevention by raising awareness of...
Em Sherif’s Yasmina Hayek wins MENA’s 2025 Best Female Chef Award
Yasmina Hayek, Executive Chef of Em Sherif, has been named MENA's Best Female Chef 2025, an accolade that both celebrates her remarkable culinary leadership and honours the global expansion of the...
New youth leisure centre to open in Fontvieille in early spring
Monaco is set to welcome a new youth leisure centre on the site of the former Prince of Monaco’s Car Collection museum in Fontvieille by March 2025. It will reportedly feature an e-karting track,...
Six chances to catch Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at the Grimaldi Forum
Jean-Christophe Maillot’s award-winning The Taming of the Shrew, performed by Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, will bring Shakespeare’s classic comedy to life with exceptional choreography and...