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Luxembourg in a time capsule: The working years

Mindful Mimi recounts arriving in glamorous Paris for work. She returns to find Luxembourg a changed country despite itself, and the more international place to work.

Entertaining Edinburgh

Rick Steves visits Scotland's capital city and drinks in the history, the Festival and – of course – the whisky.

What's on in Europe in July

A new set of music festivals opens around Europe in July; from the Proms in London to the Wagnerian saga in Bayreuth Bavaria and a modern jazz gathering on the coast in Portugal.



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16/07/2010 Pretty little Luxembourg

Luxembourg City A trip to Luxembourg? Are you crazy?! Don't be too hasty, says travel blogger Arwen: the capital city is a charming (and filling!) destination...

11/06/2010 Slummin’ it: A business lunch in Luxembourg

Rare steak Lovely in Lux Libby plays it cool at her first business lunch, in one of Luxembourg's fanciest restaurants, despite an eruption of food nirvana.

28/05/2010 For the love of asparagus

Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Prawns Blogger Katy shares her love of asparagus, with a week of recipes that celebrate the tasty green spears. First up, creamy pasta with asparagus and...

07/05/2010 Fast food & pronunciation fun part II: Je voudrais des potatoes

German McDonald's logo Sitting comfortably? Notebooks at the ready? Today's lesson, ably taught by Lovely in Lux Libby, is on ordering at McDonald's in...

19/04/2010 Chocolate makers show off Syria's sweeter side

Belgium and Switzerland may be the current kings of chocolate, but Syrian confectioners believe another country deserves to be up there too, and...

09/04/2010 Fast food & pronunciation fun part I: I vould like a chissbourgah

German McDonald's logo 'Lovely in Lux' Libby dispels the myth that McDonald's is a safe haven for native English speakers abroad. If you want that Big Mac,...

26/02/2010 The Starbucks conspiracy

Starbucks sign Looking for that special brand of coffee-to-go in Luxembourg? You may be out of luck, as our new blogger Libby will explain.

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Starting a business in Luxembourg

Starting a business in Luxembourg

Starting a new business can be all the more complex in a foreign country. Here are some pointers on setting up a business in Luxembourg.

The Luxembourg income tax system

The Luxembourg income tax system

Based on average income statistics and the income tax rate, the standard of living in Luxembourg is relatively high. The tax rate for individuals is one of the lowest in Europe.

Banking in Luxembourg

Banking in Luxembourg

Here is a list of some of the many banks based in Luxembourg.

Management culture in Luxembourg

Management culture in Luxembourg

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes information on business hierarchy, negotiations and etiquette.