| Late Snow Hits Andorra Ski Resort Visitor Numbers by Roger Munns |
With nearly ten million tourists a year, Andorra is one of Europe's most popular ski countries.
But a lack of snow is jeopardising the investments made in infrastructure for this year's ski season. |
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| Malta Real Estate On The Rise 2007 by Roger Munns |
The Malta property market has been consistently good for investors over the last decade.
With tourist numbers up, and Malta joining the Euro, prices could rise again. |
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| Plant A Billion Trees Campaign by Roger Munns |
The United Nations Environment Programme is calling for a billion new trees to be planted.
If successful it could lower significantly the amount of Co2 in the atmosphere. |
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| Battling for First: The Bahrain 2007 Grand Prix by Roger Munns |
The world of Formula 1 Grand Prix is having its best season for a long time, with three drivers battling it out.
The Barhrain Grand Prix was a close run race... |
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| Andorra Aims For New 2007 Tourists by Roger Munns |
Andorra will remember 2007 as her worst tourist year for twenty years.
Now the ski holiday country hopes to attract more out of season visitors as an insurance against future calamities. |
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| Mallorca Yacht Race Tourism And Property Boost by Roger Munns |
Mallorca is set to host her tenth annual SuperYacht Cup this summer.
It's stepping up a gear and promises to be a more serious event for racing... |
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| Ski Runs Close Early In Andorra - Worst Season For 20 Years by Roger Munns |
A poor year for skiing and visitor numbers has hit tax haven Andorra's economy.
To add insult to injury the ski slopes have closed two weeks earlier than normal. |
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| Monaco Real Estate Tops European Price League by Roger Munns |
Property prices in Monaco have risen to become the highest in Europe, and there's no sign of a let up in the rises.
Monaco's tax haven status is helping to push prices for one bedroom apartments to over a million Euros. |
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| Racing to the Top by Roger Munns |
The world of Formula 1 has a new star in Lewis Hamilton.
And he's helping to re-gain the sport's popularity. |
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| Flights To Malta Not So Easy by Roger Munns |
Holiday companies and hotels in Malta have been boosted this year by the arrival of low cost flights from the UK and Ireland.
Hopes that a second airline would start offering flights from London seem to be over. |
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| Property Shortage Sends Monaco Property Prices Higher by Roger Munns |
| Monaco property prices are among the highest in the world, and prices are set to rise further as demand increases and availability diminishes. |
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| Malta Outpriced By Competitor Holiday Islands by Roger Munns |
The holiday island of Malta has been expecting a sharp turnaround in her fortunes this year as low cost flights bring in extra visitors.
But a recent report suggests Malta is an expensive destination. |
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| Monaco Island Moves Closer by Roger Munns |
Europe's most exciting residential property project has moved a stage closer, with 16 companies down to 5 vying for the Monte Carlo island project.
They have until the autumn to complete their final submissions... |
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| Yachts Have New Facility in Monaco by Roger Munns |
Good news for millionaires and billionaires cruising the Mediterranean this summer.
Their favourite destination has a new shipyard specially designed for their superyachts. |
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| Tax Haven Andorra Has Record Real Estate Price Rise 2006 by Roger Munns |
| The European tax haven of Andorra has recorded an annual rise in property values of close to 20 per cent, with higher prices likely. |
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| Andorra Ski Resort Opens New Family Friendly Park by Roger Munns |
With a population of just 70,000, Andorra welcomes an impressive ten million tourists a year, mainly for skiing.
A new snow park designed for families has just been opened, improving the country's facilities for this season's holidaymakers. |
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| Andorra Real Estate Rises Again 2006 by Roger Munns |
| Price rises in European tax havens have been noticeable in recent years, and Andorra has proved to be no exception. |
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| Malta Air Show 2007 by Roger Munns |
The Maltese 2007 International Malta Air Show is set for the weekend of September 22 and 23 this year.
Some Malta residents have expressed worries at noise levels and public safety... |
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| Brits Double Monaco Presence by Roger Munns |
Higher indirect taxes in the UK has seen the number of Britons moving to Monaco increase significantly in the last two years.
The new arrivals have had an impact on the property market, with sharp price rises in recent months. |
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| Smart Thinking Keeps Andorra Runs Open by Roger Munns |
Andorra has been having a torrid ski season.
But her embrace of new technology is keeping complete disaster at bay. |
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| Cheap Flights Boost Malta Holiday Market For 2007 by Roger Munns |
Maltese visitor numbers dropped again year-on-year in October, making for a depressing 2006 for the Malta hotels and holidays industry.
But the arrival of new low cost flights to the island in November has already reversed the decline. |
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| Monaco Goes Green Home & Away by Roger Munns |
A radical drive is underway to make Monaco one of the leading environmentally friendly countries in the world.
The plan initiated by Prince Albert is already being implemented with resulting reduced carbon emissions... |
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| Andorra Property Recovers To Positive Territory For 2007 by Roger Munns |
| A poor start to 2007 has turned to a good first half year for Andorra's estate agents, with property inflation expected to hit over ten per cent. |
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| The Pain In Spain Falls Mainly On The Brits by Roger Munns |
British owners of second homes in Spain are facing a squeeze in several fronts.
Higher mortgage payments on their first and second homes, and some might not be able to get rental income at all. |
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| Ferrari Win British Grand Prix by Roger Munns |
| With a Lewis Hamilton victory hyped before the race, British F1 fans were to be in for a disappointment as Ferrari took the chequered flag for the second race in a row. |
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