Manufacturers of equipment used by Nato forces have experienced a surge in demand and profits since the September 11 attacks.

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State regeneration on a huge scale is making Madrid more appealing

It may lack the financial might of London or Frankfurt, but we have chosen Madrid as our business city because of its emergence as the Iberian city of opportunity, its status as gateway to Latin America, campaign to attract start-ups and its sunny qualit

Madrileño architect Sapey answers our quality of life questions.

Red tape and poor infrastructure are counterbalanced by cultural vibrancy and a 24-hour lifestyle.