Twelve times a year, thousands of parliamentarians and their staff journey to the Alsatian seat of the European Parliament for four days of deliberation. As the far-right ascends across the continent, what lies ahead for…
What is the essence of modern luxury today? Monocle speaks to three industry insiders about longevity and the importance of having more meaningful relationships with the products that we consume and cherish.
Now well into his second term in office, Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, tells us about re-establishing moderate, modernising politics in the country and how Athens can wield influence in Europe and beyond.
Once touted as unstoppable disruptors of fashion retail, luxury e-commerce companies have struggled to recover their pre-pandemic momentum – with some only narrowly dodging insolvency. We discuss the sector’s future and…
Our Scotland survey goes beyond the nation’s world-famous scenery to visit some of the makers, creators and company owners who make it such a dynamic 21st-century destination. Read on for a wee sample of what this great…
It may be the state’s long history of living off the land but Iowans are up-with-the-sun kind of people, ready to roll up their sleeves and set to work. Indeed, this has become Iowa’s pitch as an industrious crossroads of…
In an age of ideological division and looming environmental catastrophe, a nation’s ability to ensure its citizens’ safety is more important than ever. Here, we meet some of the people around the world who are working to…
Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is becoming increasingly appealing to foreign investors, who are tempted by the dynamism of the country’s emerging middle class. Here, we explore the city at the heart of this transforma…
Subjects tackled by our essayists this issue: how the rise of AI might not have detrimental effects on human workers; why silicon chips might trigger a war in Asia; how Saudi Arabia needs to spare a thought for foreign…
As a still-young country, the UAE offers bold, enterprising entrepreneurs opportunities to carve out their own path, whether in logistics or property. We meet three business pioneers.
Three Lufthansa alumni hatched a plan to rethink high-end travel with new Dubai-based airline Beond. Ultra-long haul routes and Ferrari-designed seats are just a few of the reasons that they are already off to a flying…