The first Winter Military World Games took place in March in Valle d'Aosta, Italy, giving armed forces of the world a chance to bond with each other and promote peace through sport. Monocle was there, cheering our favourite…
Monday 25 February
There are echoes of 1997 after street protests last week brought down the government in Sofia. But this time around, will anything actually change?
Two weeks away from Christmas, we are knee deep in the winter chill, so Monocle brings you two generous handfuls of festive joy to keep you (or your partner) warm this December. Don’t blame us if it leaves you asking Santa…
Monday 1 March
It has been two weeks of unprecedented soul-searching for Russian sport, after a dismal performance at the Winter Olympics threatened to overshadow the glitzy and expensive roadshow that the country took to Vancouver to…
Make your winter merry and bright with festive chat and musical guests, premiering December 24-28 during The Monocle Daily. Or, catch the repeats from 31 December to 4 January.
Tuesday 22 November
Christmas is near. You can see it all around you. High streets are draped with sparkling light displays, shops are starting to spew out Yuletide classics, and – thank heavens – you can find mulled wine almost anywhere.
Monday 8 February
Airspace restrictions are in effect, naval frigates are patrolling the coast, and the surveillance cameras have been switched on.
Monday 22 February
In the run-up to the Vancouver-Whistler Winter Olympics, much of the talk was about the lengths to which organisers were going to stage-manage the image of both these games and the host city itself.
Take the rough with the smooth and add warm textured knits and bright tactile jerseys to your wardrobe. And don’t forget some bangle jangle too.
Saturday 29 January
As mourning turns into recrimination following Monday’s attack on Domodedovo Airport, fears will inevitably be voiced internationally questioning Russia’s abilities to safely host two major world events it has planned for…
With the ski season in full flight you’ll have had enough time to detect the chinks in your alpine armour. This month we offer some suggestions on how to beat the freeze and warm up your winter wardrobe in the process.
Friday 8 February
The prospect of next year's Winter Games in Sochi should be creating nothing but excitement; instead it's attracting criticism for alleged human-rights transgressions. What's happened to the notion of an Olympic spirit?
The Winter Series: Robert Bound and Andrew Mueller kick off The Winter Series in the company of music critic Pete Paphides and UK jazz singer Liane Carroll.
Tuesday 19 February
It might still be winter but the fashion world is gearing up for spring and tackling that age-old dilemma of shorts in the office.
Sunday 11 July
Visby, the main town on the Swedish island of Gotland, has a schizophrenic life. In the winter, it’s quiet and isolated, with only 25,000 residents.
The Winter Series: Robert Bound and Andrew Mueller kick off The Winter Series in the company of music critic Pete Paphides and UK jazz singer Liane Carroll.
The Winter Series: Robert Bound and Steve Bloomfield wrap up The Winter Series with a look back at a year in film with critic Jason Solomons, and jazz-pianist and singer Ian Shaw.
The Winter Series: Robert Bound and Steve Bloomfield wrap up The Winter Series with a look back at a year in film with critic Jason Solomons, and jazz-pianist and singer Ian Shaw.
The Finns know how to do winter. This open-plan Helsinki penthouse is warm and inviting while still being bright and airy. It’s the perfect pad for hunkering down.
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