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Beauty and the beef
How do you balance the welfare of livestock with an architectural aesthetic that befits bucolic surroundings? We pulled on our wellies to find out.
Testing, testing…
Whether they’re deciding on olive oil or a new mattress, Germans see what Stiftung Warentest has to say first.
City Guide: Las Palmas
Beyond the golden sands, Gran Canaria is bursting with surprises.
Vital signs
From traditional calligraphy to rare gold-leaf techniques, hand-worked lettering is back in demand. Monocle Films meets three sign painters whose eye-catching signs lend character to cities – and help businesses stand out.
Taking stock
For our 100th issue, Monocle editors focus on security, urbanism, and moving on. We're also busying ourselves with a redesign and editorial refresh in time for issue 101.
Diplomacy
Australia's ambassador to France on the two nations' alliance, plus Athens' Gropius gem and border control in Canada.
At the vanguard
Stockholm has seen increased violence and worsening segregation. But its mayor, Karin Wanngård, is leading the charge against crime and inequality – and shows no signs of giving in.
Asia Pacific
Cyber security in China, flower power in the Cook Islands, kipping in Kyoto, taking off down under and holding on to power in Turkmenistan.
Africa/Middle East
Algeria's retirement plan, hot to stimulate growth in Botswana, building schools in Nairobi and Tangier's revival.
