Category Archives: from the world

What next for Malaysia Airlines?

Malaysia airlines logo

To lose one plane is an accident, to lose two … Continue reading

Charabanc to Cienfuegos

Cuba flag

The slow coach journey from Havana to Cienfuegos offers a great opportunity to experience both the expanse of the Caribbean’s largest island and the expanse of economic reforms it so badly needs. Continue reading

Kim the Liberator?

Kim Jong-un from Time

Does Kim Jong-un want a war because he thinks he could win, or does he want a war because he knows he will lose? Continue reading

Mis-selling or Mis-buying?

 

Bought something you didn’t need recently? Apparently it’s not your fault “A group of disgruntled customers have today launched a class action suit against Apple for selling them over-priced gadgets for the last ten years. Eying a share of Apple’s … Continue reading

The pensions trap

 

Abolishing the state pension would be a great policy Unfortunately it’s an impossible one to implement. While life expectancy has romped ahead in recent decades, the age at which citizens are entitled to live off the state for the rest … Continue reading

Who killed Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan?

Big Brother face

The most likely explanation is usually the simplest Continue reading

A not so Happy New Year

Assorted protest banners

Injustice and inequality don’t cause wars, but the awareness of them does. Continue reading

The road to penury

Empty Pockets

Bailouts for bad investments aren’t just morally wrong, they won’t work either.
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Democracy is a Greek word

Greek flag with Euro symbol

Greece’s finances kicked off the “Euro Crisis”. Democracy, if not beaten to it, will bring it to a conclusion. Continue reading