Friday 10 August
A youth from a segregated area dies as the result of a police chase, leading to widespread, violent riots: Paris in 2005, London in 2011 – two similar scenarios, both highlighting a social rather than ethnic malaise.
Her parents are from Algeria and she has spent her life working for radical campaign groups, but now Fadela Amara is at the heart of government in France. Her challenge from President Sarkozy: rebuild France’s riot-hit…
Tuesday 9 August
If the night before had been symbolised by the hoodie, the abiding image of the morning after was the broom.
Friday 1 April
Something for your weekend: Monocle’s global pick of exhibitions to lose your Saturday in, music to spend Sunday listening to, and a cookery class to teach you Sunday lunch, Cairo-style.
From international diplomacy to setting benchmarks in urbanism, from investing in culture to protecting a rich mix of independent businesses, Paris has become a hothouse for fresh thinking. That’s why we have made it our…
France's blogging love affair, plus a green oasis in Spain and our Q&A with the Mayor of Berlin.
Which countries get their way in the world without having to resort to military might? Who are the soft power leaders who know the value of well-placed aid or a good pop star? Over the following pages we name the top 25…
Great cities adapt and change like their residents. The process of finding a favourite has been a global undertaking that confirmed and renewed our love of exciting urban centres. The following make up Monocle’s top 25.
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