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Monaco’s human rights record to be examined by UN Periodic Review

The human rights record of Monaco will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Monday 29th January, in a...

Monaco offers free HPV vaccine, aiming to curtail cancer rates

The HPV vaccine, recommended for both genders, is now available in Monaco free of charge.

Nine Oscars nominations featured at Cannes Film Festival

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed on Wednesday the nominations for its 96th ceremony in March and nine were featured in Cannes’ Official Selection. We tell you more.

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,...