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Affairs

Diplomacy

Taiwan's representative to the UK on his country's relationship with China, Roma culture in the German capital and the man in the middle of Greek-Turkish spats.

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Diplomacy
Urbanism

The opener

For this mobility edition we see how Istanbul is boosting footfall with a cup of the black stuff, get our game on at airports and investigate transportation by rope in our global news round-up.

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The opener
Design

Architecture

The Swiss Natural History Museumand its new home, the Nordic airport offering visitors a warmwelcome and a few fixes for Belgrade’s cycling infrastructure.

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Architecture
Design

Making moves

Good design keeps a city on the go. From bridge-builders to nifty mopeds, here are some of the most dynamic transport ideas.

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Making moves
Design

Social climbers

Staircases can trigger conversations, provide a sense of arrival and dazzle with ingenuity. So why are they neglected in the design of so many new projects?

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Social climbers
Urbanism

Sign language

If you’ve been to the US, it’s likely that Donald Meeker gave you directions. He’s the graphic designer whose wayfinding systems keep millions of people on track every day.

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Sign language
Food & Drink

Edi Rama

The prime minister of Albania sits down in his office dining room to talk politics, relationships and his dream dinner.

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Edi Rama
Politics

Digging deep

Could the world’s longest undersea tunnel linking Japan and South Korea be built by the ‘Moonies’?

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Digging deep
Business

Linking up

The chairman of global rail operator MTR has built a career out of making good connections.

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Two people using an MTR train simulator at the operator's training academy in Hung Hom, Hong Kong.
Business

Fitter, happier

Technogym’s passion for health extends beyond gym equipment. Its open-plan, light-filled headquarters is a shrine to employee wellbeing, with a focus on fitness, nutrition and thoughtful design.

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Fitter, happier

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