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Spanish giant Ferrovial approves move to Netherlands
Spanish giant Ferrovial approves move to Netherlands
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Ferrovial shareholders approved Thursday a plan to move the Spanish construction giant's headquarters to the Netherlands despite objections from Spain's leftist government. Spanish bank Sabadell estimates the company could save 40 million euros per year in tax payments by moving its headquarters to the Netherlands, but other experts put the figure far lower.

British miniskirt pioneer Mary Quant dies aged 93: family
British miniskirt pioneer Mary Quant dies aged 93: family
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Mary Quant, the fashion queen of Britain's Swinging Sixties who popularised the miniskirt, died on Thursday at the age of 93, her family said. Quant "died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK, this morning", they said in a statement, calling her "one of the most internationally recognised fashion designers of the 20th century and an outstanding innovator".