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Europe
A sizeable carpool for Bosnia's leaders, impressive life expectancy in Spain and too many bears in Italy.
Mucho gusto: Instituto Cervantes
Spain is doing an eloquent job of selling itself around the world by using its language to introduce people to its customs. We meet the Madrid and Tokyo branches of the Instituto Cervantes.
The Interview Series: Manuela Carmena
Madrid is in the midst of reform courtesy of a 71-year-old retired judge. We find out why Manuela Carmena is tackling climate change and banishing corruption instead of enjoying her retirement.
The big chill
Diamonds, gold and mammoth tusks: Russia’s frozen Yakutia region has a lot going for it. Now it needs the infrastructure to match.
Better by design
Architect Ridwan Kamil was an outsider when he stood for mayor in his hometown. Public space and a design-minded attitude are his tools for remaking his city’s civic culture.
Remote control
Playing a vital role in linking isolated populations to the outside world, these three airlines are reliant on subsidies. For the wounded rancher or long-distance oil-worker they are indispensable.
Reportage 1. A tale of two cities: Kazakhstan
Visits to Kazakhstan’s capital and its predecessor reveal a discrepancy in investment and shared conundrums: can the country survive with President Putin circling – and is it even a country?
Bridging the gap
Bonn was Germany’s provisional capital during the Cold War. With government affairs still split between Bonn and Berlin, we meet the civil servants who go the distance to bridge the two cities.
Team work
Fire, police and ambulance services are essential to any well-run city. Monocle joins teams in Helsinki, Hong Kong and Ballarat to see how three of the world's best emergency services keep their cities safe.
Arctic adventure
After 18 years as president of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson is now moderating the global clamour for a piece of the Arctic. He discusses the region's future, resources and strategic importance.
