McDonald’s
THE COMPANY founded in 1955 by R. Kroc, a salesman of milkshake machines and the symbol of the American way of life, was recently under difficulties. This is expressive if
New passenger rights
REGULATION (EC) 261/2004 came into force on February 17 2005, giving more extensive rights to air travel passengers. Which situations are covered? This regulation establishes common rules on compensation and
LEBANON
Syria continues phased pull out of Lebanon Syrian intelligence agents began evacuating their Beirut headquarters in response to demands by the US and Lebanon. The move is part of an
PHILIPPINES
Police end jail revolt A revolt by al-Qaeda-linked prisoners ended after police stormed a maximum security prison in the Philippines. Some 22 prisoners – including three top leaders of the
I’m a politician, I’ll take care of you
I WAS encouraged at the enormous amount of coverage that was given to the potentially carcinogenic colourant, Sudan 1, finding its way into the human food chain. Sudan 1 is
Capital Gains
PORTUGAL, once again, has one of the most favourable Capital Gains Tax (CGT) treatments within the European Union. In 2001, the Revenue experimented with change, dropping total exemption after one
The name’s Bond…Junk Bond
POSSIBLY the least attractive name in investment terminology is “junk bond” – it doesn’t exactly conjure up images of success and wealth. Nonetheless, junk bonds can contribute towards both these
One too many!
THERE IS A ring of truth in the unhappy catch phrase, “troubles never come singly”, and so it has been for a near neighbour of ours. As I started out
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way!
IT IS imperative that expatriates living in Portugal have Wills which are appropriate to the national laws of the country. It is normally necessary for most UK expatriates to have
Bush in Europe
I WAS glad not to be in Brussels during the visit of President George Bush. Since last year, I have rented a flat within walking distance of the European Parliament.