Culture / Diplomacy
Monocolumn
Tuesday 29 March
Syria revolts: PR put on ice
Some of the most influential cultural figures in the world were due to gather in Damascus next month to discuss the importance of cultural heritage.
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The Briefing, episode 6
Matt Barbet looks at how Turkey is coping with the aftermath of its earthquake, plus Palestine’s entry into UNESCO – is it a precursor to full statehood?
The Globalist, episode 160
We speak to Lazare Eloundou of Unesco’s World Heritage Centre about preserving history during war and Steve Bloomfield discusses defence in a special second hour.
Midori House, episode 300
We report from Bethlehem where the city is included on Unesco’s world heritage list. We also discuss how the airlines ban on e-readers during take off and landing looks set to be overturned and take a look at the big sto…
Midori House, episode 393
Our correspondents from around the world give their verdict on UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day, author and Volkswagen Beetle aficionado Dr Bernhard Rieger tells us about his new book “The People’s Car”, and Dr Oscar Gua…
Business
Buenos Aires
There are two Buenos Aires: one is the traditional, with the tango nights and classical concerts at The Teatro Colón. Another is the home to some of the best and trendiest restaurants, bars and shops. Since the economic…
Culture / Soft Power
Monocolumn
Tuesday 22 December
2010: A clash of culture and progress
In the past five years Dresden’s museums and reconstructed old town have established it as one of Europe’s better tourist destinations – and a much-needed success story in the depressed eastern Germany.
Culture / Arts
Monocolumn
Thursday 23 December
Forecast 2011: Culture cuts threaten Italy’s artistic heritage
Every December the elite of Italian society, dressed in fur coats and finery, gather in Milan for the season opener at La Scala.
Affairs / Education
Monocolumn
Monday 18 October
El Sistema strikes a chord
For several nights this month, London’s Royal Festival Hall hosted a vast orchestra.
Affairs / Travel
Monocolumn
Sunday 28 March
Still holding sway after 5,000 years
How do you go about updating a city that’s over 5,000 years old and is estimated to contain one-third of the entire world’s ancient monuments within its walls?
Edits / Property
Suomenlinna sea fortress
Popular with tourists, scenic Suomenlinna comprises eight islands and is only a short ferry ride from Helsinki. Snap up a merchant’s house here and experience a villagey lifestyle.
Affairs / Politics
Crossing the line
They might not make headlines, but there are numerous border disputes that could spark a crisis at any time (although we hope Canada and the US would avoid war over their quarrel regarding lobster-rich waters). Monocle…
Affairs / Politics
Africa/Middle East briefing
Syrian first lady Adma Al-Assad's outfits; wine-tasting classes for poor South Africans.
Affairs / Politics
Americas briefing
Why China is miffed with Canada, and Mexico's solution to groping on public transport.
Business / Business Hubs
Maltese crossing
Malta, the Mediterranean island with a population of 400,000, is booming thanks to EU membership and its adoption of the euro. It’s also perfectly poised to exploit renewed trade with Gaddafi’s Libya.
Edits / Travel
Expo 55: Valparaiso
After spending the late 20th century becalmed in quiet isolation, Chile’s second city is opening up to the rest of the world. But will World Heritage status, tourism and redevelopment corrupt the port’s cheerful bohemian…
Design / Interior design
Briefing Architecture/Design
Muscular Icelandic gyms, Spain's eat in the White House and an explosive Beirut house.
Affairs / Politics
Asia Briefing
A new multipurpose "port complex" in South Korea, an election in Mongolia and new divorce laws in India.
Edits / Property
George Town
If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a renovation project then George Town has plenty of dilapidated charm and shop-houses waiting for new owners. Adding to its draw, part of the city has been declared a world heritage…
Affairs / Diplomacy
Europe briefing
How Sarkozy wings it in Me and My Motorcade, plus Luxembourg goes to the polls and bar room blues hit the UK.