Cheaper meals on offer to France ferry travellers
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July 08, 2009 Travellers catching ferries to France this year will be able to save money on eating out following a recent reduction in VAT. The rate of tax added on to the price of meals in restaurants and cafes in France has been cut from 19.6 per cent to 5.5 per cent, bringing it in line with taxation on food sold in supermarkets. |
The Seven Sisters to dry dock at Gdansk in October 2007
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Sept 28, 2007 The twelve month warranty from Spanish naval boatyard Barreras expires at the end of October and the Seven Sisters is due for a major technical overhaul. |
NorthLink seeks worthy causes
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Sept 04, 2007 NorthLink Ferries is now seeking applications for £50,000 of free travel and discounted fares as part of its annual sponsorship for islanders. The ferry company wants individuals, charities, sporting groups or musicians in the north isles to make the most of the offer, which runs from October to March 2008. |
Ferry company enters the art world
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July 09, 2007 Brittany Ferries is entering the art world. The company has arranged for 200 original works of art on board to be display on their flagship, Pont Aven, and is offering audio-guides with a commentary to help passengers discover the background to each piece. |
Moby : Clessidra joins capital with a 30 pct share
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October 23, 2006 Milan, Oct. 23 - The Clessidra fund is now part of the capital of Moby, Vincenzo Onorato's shipping transport company, with a 30 pct share. |
Corsica Ferries says France abused power over aid to SNCM
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October 24, 2006 Corsica Ferries says France abused power over aid to SNCM to file EU complaint. Corsica Ferries said the French government has abused its power in granting millions in restructuring aid to state-run ferry operator Societe Nationale Corse-Mediterranee (SNCM) and confirmed that it intends to file a formal complaint with EU regulators. |
