Despite the collapse of communism, investment in disaster-prone Russia is still a risky venture for most businesses. But after visiting Europe's eastern-most city, I've been reminded of the urgency - in our line of business - to invest in this…
Did you hear the one about...? Probably not, because I'm making this up as I go along. You see, there was this imam - a kind of Moslem pastor - who last week dared to say on Dutch TV that…
... fell mainly on the Costa del Sol this last week, so it seemed. Romkje and I were being hosted by Garry and Anke Tissingh, our North Africa directors, in our annual meeting for the Europe, Middle East and North…
Today's BBC World report that unidentified gunmen were holding guests hostage in a hotel in Istanbul arrested my attention as I brushed my teeth this morning. Mention of a number of hostages being held in a 5th floor conference room…
A spirit of death hangs over our neighbourhood in Holland this easter. Flags fly at half mast from houses and farm buildings. Gloom, fear and anger dominate many domestic conversations. Rumours circulate of farmers going bankrupt. Shoppers horde milk and…
