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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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19/07/2010 Hitting back against the mosquito, bane of the tourist

On the Isle d'Oleron, the battle to reduce mosquito numbers begins well before the holiday season, when a crack team of mosquito bashers is...

12/07/2010 Spain triumph as World Cup final falls flat

Spain won their first World Cup title after Andres Iniesta's 116th-minute strike at Soccer City broke Holland's hearts.

12/07/2010 Israelis flock 'back' to Germany

"My grandmother was three when she had to escape Nazi Germany with her family," says Shiri Rosen, one of thousands of Israelis to have moved "back"...

05/07/2010 Luanda costliest city worldwide, Moscow tops European league

For the first time, Mercer’s cost of living survey ranks three African cities in its top 10 costliest cities worldwide for expatriates.

21/06/2010 World Cup fever engrosses Federer, Nadal, Bolt, Alonso

Champions from other sports are caught up in World Cup fever along with the rest of us. See who's backing your team in the celebrity sports...

07/06/2010 Europe still top for quality of living in 2010

Globe European cities continue to dominate the top of the ranking, with 16 cities in the world’s top 25 for quality of living, according to Mercer....

31/05/2010 Child deaths down 60 percent since 1970

The proportion of under-fives dying worldwide is decreasing at a quickening pace. Luxembourg has the fifth lowest estimated rate for 2010, while...

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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.