Articles tagged: "Monaco"
1: Most Expensive Street In The World
The most expensive street in the world for buying a residential property has just been announced. It 's not Fifth Avenue, it 's not even in the US...
2: Monaco To Get Her Own Eiffel Tower
Best known for her Grand Prix and tax freedom, Monaco is building a new island to house museums, schools and apartment buildings in the European tax haven.
And with it could come a landmark to rival those of London 's Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the French capital.
3: French Star Chef Alain Ducasse is now a Monaco Star Chef
Chef Alain Ducasse attained fame as an expert in French cuisine. Although he is still known for his outstanding cuisine, he has now denounced his French citizenship and become a citizen of Monaco.
4: Kovalainen Wins First Hungarian Grand Prix
The McLaren drivers dominated the track during practice and qualifying. Hamilton captured the pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix and his teammate was beside him in the front row to help lead the pack. Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa, took the lead and was prepared to pop the champagne cork...
5: Real Estate Bubbles That Keep Floating High
High oil prices and weaker share markets have led to a lack of confidence in the property markets, leading to prices dropping. But there are some areas where the bubble has yet to burst.
6: Monaco - Defying The Recession
Property prices are dropping in many parts of Europe, but Monaco defies normal fluctuations as prices continue to go up...
7: Critics Weigh In on Indy, Celebs Head for Grand Prix
If box-office sales are any indication, the much-anticipated latest instalment in the massively popular Indiana Jones movie series suggests that fervour for the series hasn't waned in the almost 20-year span since the release of the last chapter. Following the Cannes Film Festival, many of the glitterati headed to Monaco for the Grand Prix, racing 's poshest event.
8: Canadian Grand Prix 2008 - Action All The Way
It was a hard-won victory for Robert Kubica at Sunday 's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was stopped at the red light waiting to re-enter the race and Hamilton rear-ended him. For the second race in a row, Raikkonen has received no points toward the championship title.
9: French Film Soars at Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is over for another year. The votes have been tallied, the red carpet was rolled up, and the world 's beautiful people have gone back to looking like the rest of us, or so we can dream. The 61st annual festival drew the eyes of the film industry and movie buffs alike across the pond to France, if only for 10 short days.
10: Cruising - Luxury Gigayacht Announced
Cruising is increasingly popular around the Caribbean and Mediterranean - but for the ultra rich nothing beats a new yacht built in Monaco that can cruise the world in comfort.
11: Brilliant Lewis Hamilton Wins Monaco Grand Prix
Two Ferraris and an unusually rainy Monaco stood in the way of Britain 's Lewis Hamilton winning this year 's Monaco Grand Prix - but he did it to achieve his boyhood dream.
12: Lewis Hamilton Remains Cool In Monaco
A review of the Monaco GP and the outstanding performance of Lewis Hamilton and why his army of fans in McLaren T shirts will be jubilant.
13: 2008 Turkish Grand Prix
2008 's F1 season is really warming up, and Britain 's Lewis Hamilton managed to split the two Ferraris in the Turkish Grand Prix.
14: Raikkonen Takes Spanish Grand Prix
The Spanish Grand Prix was an emphatic one-two for Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton coming third in a McLaren. It was a disappointing race for Spain 's Felipe Massa who retired before the end of the race with engine problems.
15: Celebrities Head For Europe 's Top Sports Event
The World of Formula 1 has quite a following among celebrities, and of all Europe 's sporting events, no weekend will cram as many of the world 's rich and famous in at the same time as the Monaco Grand Prix - where sports meets fashion.
16: F1 Drivers Choosing Monaco
The World of F1 has an exciting crop of rising stars, and after landing a lucrative contract they more often than not settle in the home of Grand Prix 's most famous circuit - Monaco.
17: Massa Takes Third Grand Prix of the Season
It 's one of the most exciting Formula 1 seasons in many years, as the first three Grand Prix produces three different winners. And the Monaco Formula 1 has yet to come...
18: Three Destinations For The Luxury Adventurer
This article provides information on great locations to travel, including Sydney, Monaco, and Ibiza.
19: Raikkonen Wins Malaysian Grand Prix
After victory in the opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was hoping for two in a row at the Malaysian Grand Prix. But Kimi Raikkonen had different ideas...
20: Right Shows The Left How To Hit The Rich
Europe 's left of centre political parties have tried for decades to squeeze the rich for taxation to fund welfare and social programmes. But it 's the Conservative governments who are showing them how to do it - by buying stolen personal bank account details and hitting the affluent who take advantage of the global markets they have legislated for.
21: Old and New Contribute to Monaco 's Charms
Monaco has been a popular tourist destination for decades, and new developments will help to ensure Monaco remains an exciting venue on the tourist trail for years to come.
22: Monte Carlo Property Glitters For 2008
No income tax and the best street security in the world continues to draw the British to Monte Carlo in 2008.
23: The Shame Of Spain F1 Fans
The world of motorsport was thrown into turmoil recently as British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton was subject to racist abuse in Spain.
24: Monaco Real Estate Bucks 2008 Falls
In a world of uncertain property prices, where is the one place likely to see price rises in 2008? It could be Monaco...
25: Monaco Property Prices Beating 2008 Economic Gloom
Claims have been made that European tax haven Monaco 's real estate prices are too expensive. But an on-line Monaco guide says it 's not true, and that Monaco property could rise more in 2008.
26: Calling Entrepreneurs - Monaco Needs You!
Monaco is home to the rich and famous, but the second smallest country in the world is putting out a call for entrepreneurs to move there.
27: 2008 Economic Slow Down Could Hit Euro Tax Havens
Europe 's tax havens have seen rising property prices and buoyant economies in recent years, but oil prices and a global economic slowdown could hit both Monaco and Andorra in 2008.
28: 2008 Attack On Tax Havens
The UK 's Tory Party is producing policy statements to help them win the next Geneal Election. Their plan to reform taxation and abolish inheritance tax could affect the European tax havens of Monaco, Andorra and Gibraltar.
29: Brits Face 2008 Tax Haven Government Pressure
Britons thinking of moving to Andorra or Monaco for tax feee living will find their government putting new hurdles in their way.
30: Good News For The Mediterranean In 2007
Global warming and rising ocean temperatures are changing the way the world is thinking about the future - but news out of Monaco suggests things could be better than previously suggested.
31: High Interest In Monaco Banks
Dow Jones in New York and the FTSE in London jittery, but even with the economic slowdown financial institutions in European tax havens are attracting money at record levels despite outside pressure to open their books.
But while the money flows in there 's little chance of countries like Monaco and Andorra turning away new money.
32: Celine Dion Ready to Wow Them Worldwide
Best known for the song in the film Titanic, Celine Dion is about to leave Las Vegas for a worldwide tour.
33: Grand Prix Drivers Do Monaco
One of sport 's great spectacles is the Monaco Grand Prix - but quite a few drivers choose Monaco as their permanent home.
34: British Wealthy Flocked To Monaco In 2007
English aristocracy first became acquainted with the French Riveria and Monaco more than a hundred years ago. But it 's the London city whizzkids who were are finding Monaco an attractive place to live and invest during 2007.
35: New York City Marathon Magnificent
This year 's New York marathon attracted nearly 30,000 runners - plus a couple of million spectators - to one of the world 's great annual sporting events.
36: Monaco Welcomes 2008 Olympic Year
Monaco doesn't feature in the Olympic medals list very much, but Prince Albert is a leading light in the IOC and has launched a new campaign based on the Olympic ideals.
37: Grand Prix Glitz Draws Rising Stars
The Monaco Grand Prix is an annual event car enthusiasts and celebrities alike mingle together on the streets of Monte Carlo.
38: Albert II Planning Second Polar Visit
From signing the Kyoto Protocol to slashing the price of bus transport in the home of the most famous Grand Prix - Prince Albert of Monaco continues his campaign for the environment.
39: Monaco Overpriced Claim Disputed
An American magazine claims Monaco is one of the most overpriced real state markets in the world... A Monaco internet site says they're wrong.
40: Monaco Puts Out A Call For More British Entrepreneurs
The number of British people living in Monaco has soared in recent years. Now Prince Albert has put a call out for more British entrepreneurs after seeing their valuable contribution to the Monaco economy and business community.
41: Rich Use Their Choppers More On Holiday
Once the preserve of Hollywood and royalty, helicopters are becoming increasingly common in Monaco and the French Riviera for everyday use.
42: Sea Temperature Surprise For Monaco
Prince Albert of Monaco has been busy around the world warning world leaders of impending doom because of global warming. But the Mediterranean temperature lapping around his Principality is showing no signs of warming...
43: Super Yacht Show Has No Carbon Footprint For 2007
Despite being the second smallest country in the world Monaco has established herself as the natural European home for many of the world 's wealthiest men and women due to her tax haven status, with many more visiting on holiday while cruising the Mediterranean for the Monte Carlo casino - and M
44: British Tory Tax Plans Could Hit Tax Havens
With a General Election possibly just four weeks away, the British Conservative Party is producing policy reviews that could be adopted for their manifesto - and should they win ultimately become part of a new administration 's legislative programme.One such review looks at taxation, and proposa
45: Tour de France 2007 Shame
Once upon a time, any cyclist would have been proud to compete in the Tour de France, but with its reputation in tatters after the 2007 race, the cyclists overwhelming desire this year was to get to Paris and then go home. After all the controversy of the race this year, it will take cycling y
46: New Prime Minister Fuels 2007 Tax Havens
With three landslide election victories under his belt, Tony Blair left Downing Street as the UK 's Prime Minister undefeated electorally, in much the same way Margaret Thatcher had done seventeen years earlier.Taking Tony Blair 's place as Prime Minister, and leader of the Labour Party in Britai
47: Kidman In New Monte Carlo Movie
Nicole Kidman, the epitome of Hollywood glamour and once famously described after a role in a London stage play as 'theatrical viagra' is set to produce and star in a new romantic comedy for the big screen set in Monaco, and titled appropriately enough 'Monte Carlo'.The new film will offer movi
48: Monaco: Home To New Olympic Campaign
A new organisation to promote better understanding between countries through sport has been launched recently, with its headquarters in Monaco, and Prince Albert at its helm.The organisation is supported by both the United Nations and the IOC - the Olympic Committee - and is called 'Peace and S
49: Monaco Grand Prix Tops Travel Poll
Europe 's Monaco Grand Prix has been voted as the favourite destination by British people as the ultimate sports event to visit.No other sporting event comes near to being able to combine the year round sophistication and glamour of Monte Carlo with the heady excitement of F1 's premier annual ra
50: Hamilton Reaches Lucky 7 Podium Finishes
Taking the world of motor racing by storm, new British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has achieved a new record with seven podium finishes in a row.The a 22-year-old, finished on the podium in third place in his first Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, and then second in the Malaysian Grand Prix jus
