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The vision thing
From a state-of-the-art concert hall to an international court and the murkiest waters of diplomacy, we meet the leaders who trust their instincts in tricky times.
Read on
With Finland’s love of libraries well established, we head to a Helsinki haunt that typifies the country’s bookish ways.
Good on paper
Inside Italy's acclaimed weekly magazine Internazionale, where editors translate the world's best journalism while maintaining editorial independence in a media landscape dominated by corporate giants.
The opener
An old-age option for slowing traffic, Zürich’s booming techno scene, an ode to Lisbon airport and esoteric business cards: we run down the timeliest tidbits from around the globe.
Cities
A tale of two disaster-ready cities, the view on participatory urbanism from Aarhus and LA’s inventive way of dealing with the hot, hot heat.
Image conscious
Vienna’s city council is doing a Google and mobile-mapping its streets. The mission? Use public space and get rid of old sweet machines.
Rocky road to travel
The Irish capital’s troubled times seem far away as its dining and retail prove a compelling pull.
Sea change
A tiny North Atlantic archipelago, the Faroe Islands is under the Danish crown. But economic growth and cultural confidence mean some Faroese are calling for full independence. Are they ready to go it alone?
Politics
How do you do foreign affairs when nobody recognises your country? Plus: why the US is in the year of the infallible mayor.
She who dares, wins
With digital innovation and streamlined services, Estonia is one of Europe's most welcoming nations. The president discusses the country's winning streak and its difficult neighbour.
