Affairs / Sport
Monocolumn
Wednesday 12 May
Football transforms a small town
“There’s no question about it, this will become one of the most visited places in Europe,” says Alastair Saverimutto in a very matter-of-fact way.
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Affairs / Politics
One is not amused
Ahead of April’s royal wedding, Monocle’s second essay in our Scenarios series looks at the possibility of Britain becoming a republic and its impact on both state coffers and Brand Britain.
Affairs / Politics
Europe briefing
The motorcade of Dutch queen Beatrix, Europe's dash for gas and an interview with Hungary's opposition leader, Gordon Bajnai.
Culture / Books
Culture briefing
Music: Vampire Weekend and Chris Bathgate. Film: 3:10 to Yuma and Battle of Haditha. Art: A New York art cpp[ and exhibition picks. Books: JG Ballard's autobiography, Granta and Madam President.
Design / Craft
Upwardly mobile
This year’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile defied the credit crunch with an optimistic mood and a record number of visitors – 348,000 in total, 29 per cent more than 2007, 210,000 of whom came from abroad. Visitors from…
Culture / Arts
Culture Briefing
Films, books, music and our culture editor's monthly column.
Business / Manufacturing
Wheeler dealer
Giant is the world’s largest bicycle firm. And while China claims an ever-greater share of the mass market, Giant continues pushing prices for specialist models ever higher. What’s more, its president plans to turn Taiwan…
Culture / Arts
Culture Briefing
Q&As with Fernando Trueba, who's directing his first animated film, and Asher Edelman, an ex-banker and owner of an art investment firm. Plus film reviews, auction sales and a stand-out Hong Kong gallery.
Edits / Society
Expo 43: Treasure trove
Japan is full of master craftsmen, traditional stage artists and virtuoso musicians. But it’s only the elite – and those who have been plying their trade for decades – that is rewarded with the accolade of “living national…
Culture / Media
Rise and Shine
As Australia wakes up, journalists, producers and media executives in its most cosmopolitan city prepare for another day fighting for ratings and readers in a fast-changing business. And it’s here, across the breakfast…