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President Barack Obama has succeeded in getting backing from Congress for his bill to stimulate the US economy. The $819 billion Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed by 244 votes to 188, although the division of the house was strictly down party lines as none of the Republican members backed the bill, in spite of [...]
A major art and crafts event in Florence may be another reason for people to be attracted to Tuscany this spring.Tuscany property buyers and others can enjoy the 2009 ART festival, which takes place at the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre in the historic city and offers visitors a chance to enjoy a wide range [...]
The French property market is offering a "window of opportunity" to buy at a reduced cost, an agent working in the country has stated.In comments that may interest potential Brittany property investors, a representative of French specialist real estate firm VEF has commented that in the present climate many sellers are willing to accept a [...]
The French Riviera town of Menton stages its lemon festival through February and March.Split across three weekends, the event celebrates the status of Menton as a major centre of lemon growing.Those keen on a bit of fun and vitamin C as well as investing in French Riviera property will be able to enjoy a wide [...]
President Barack Obama has said he hopes his economic stimulus package can ease its way through Congress and boost the US economy.The new White House incumbent has been wooing Republican members on Capitol Hill to seek their support for the $825 billion (£577 billion) programme of public spending and tax cuts.Speaking about the prospects of [...]
Many people who invest in Italy property do so in order to enjoy a spot of skiing from time to time, but next month they will have the opportunity to watch the real experts.The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup will be arriving in the town of Bormio, with competition taking place from Sunday February 15th [...]
Sales of property in Florida have continued to rise, new figures have revealed.According to the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR), falling prices have contributed to the increase, with investors seeking Orlando property bargains among those benefiting.The FAR found that sales of existing homes in the state as a whole rose by 28.9 per cent in [...]
Those who are investing in New York property may come across some unusual activity in the city next month, as the annual New York Sword Dance Festival is set to take place.Sponsored by Half Moon Sword, the event is being staged for the 24th time on February 14th and 15th and will be travelling around [...]
The Bayeux half-marathon is to take place on March 22nd, offering those seeking Normandy property a chance to enjoy some of the sporting culture of the region.Fit investors may even decide they wish to take part in the event, which will offer a good chance to see what the town is like as those feet [...]
Triathlon fans will be drawn to the Canary Islands this spring as the Ironman Lanzarote triathlon event takes place.Held on May 23rd, the event will see a group of brave and very fit men take on the challenge of swimming 3.8 km, cycling 180 km and then running 42.2 km, the latter being the equivalent [...]