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Munich’s Arabellahaus could become a model for saving Germany’s ageing housing blocks
When the owner of Munich’s Arabellahaus announced in 2018 that the building would have to come down, residents were furious. Completed in 1969, the enormous, skinny, rectangular structure long functioned as a miniature city,…
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To take Congress, democratic socialists need to be less progressive and more pragmatic
Whether they’re leftist or moderate, fresh ideas are the way forward.
Here’s how we compiled our 2026 Quality of Life Survey
Keen to know the questions that we ask Monocle correspondents and the data we used to compile this year’s results? Read on.
Can Greenland’s graphite help the EU stave off shortage?
Plus, other hard-to-get mineral resources from around the world.
Hot dates can be hard to find – have you tried looking in a sauna?
How can we turn up the heat on modern romance? Don’t sweat the small talk.
When it comes to quality of life, three Aussie cities are better than one
What we want out of a city changes as we age. Sydney, Melbourne and Perth show that quality of life means being in the right place at the right time.
Landmark innings: How the Singapore Cricket Club has been bowling over its members for almost 175 years
Founded in 1852 as a gathering of 28 people, the club now boasts a membership of nearly 5,000 avid players of cricket, rugby and other field sports.
What to expect at Monocle’s 2026 Quality of Life conference
For three days, Monocle comes to life as readers, speakers, and editors gather to exchange ideas and explore how we might live a little better.
Sweden’s first psychological defence strategy readies citizens for the worst
The first-ever national strategy of its kind makes a bid to strengthen resilience against foreign interference and disinformation.
A long-haul strategy: How the aviation industry is preparing for economic turbulence
While Iran-war related fuel shortages and flight-route changes are the latest challenge facing airlines, the aviation sector continues to plan for calmer skies.
Want to really beat the heat? Here’s how to keep your cool
The answer isn’t always air conditioning. Why not opt for an ice-cold martini, concertina fan or frozen eyemask?
