Nestled in between the Austrian and Swiss borders is a tiny landlocked nation known to many as Liechtenstein. It is a nation where Germany is the official language, where the scenery and landmarks are quite identical to the neighbouring countries, and where the attitudes are like most European countries.
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Privacy fears delayed body scanners
High-tech security scanners that might have prevented the Christmas Day attempt to blow up a jetliner have been installed in only a small number of airports around the world, in large part because of privacy concerns over the machines’ capability to see through clothing.
Office ‘Scamps’ long to work abroad
A growing number of office workers would rather swap their career to travel around the world, new research has revealed.
Britain ‘poorly rated’ by expats
The UK is one of the world’s worst locations to live for expats, a survey has revealed.
Caribbean to ask for air tax cut
Caribbean leaders have revealed they plan to challenge Gordon Brown over a new airfare tax during a summit this weekend.
Las Vegas’ new CityCenter, a big gamble, prepares to open
Some of the world’s top architects and designers have created an upscale destination on the Vegas. But now, some good deals are …
£1.5m funding to boost road safety
A £1.5 million package of funding to improve road safety in some of the world’s poorest countries has been announced by the UK Government.
Pupils on ‘world’s shortest flight’
Children living on a remote Scottish island are to hitch a lift to school on what is said to be the world’s shortest flight.
Hint at high-speed rail network
The prospect of a possible east-west high-speed rail (HSR) line as well as a north-south one has been put forward by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.
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