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Is Beirut back from the brink? Despite challenges for the Lebanese government, the city is getting its buzz back
A new government is offering the long-beleaguered city a welcome opportunity for renewal.
Inside Hanaholmen, the secretive Nordic retreat where diplomats shape Europe’s future
On a small island off Helsinki is an institution where key political figures from Finland and Sweden meet to discuss geopolitical issues, in a space away from the pressurised corridors of power.
Can tax breaks create a baby boom? Athens hopes so
Declining birthrates and an exodus of young people have resulted in a hollowing out of Greek family life. Now the government is stepping in to encourage people to have children.
How Toronto is leading the way in the sustainable regeneration of industrial waterfronts
The Canadian city is offering the world a lot to learn from as it ‘renaturalises’ a harbour once used to accomodate an industrial port district.
How Lisbon City Hall is protecting historic businesses across the city
The Portuguese capital is working to preserve and promote traditional retailers through Lojas com História, a municipal programme aimed at protection of cultural identity and urban regeneration.
It’s time to raise soft boys and tough girls: Here’s how Iceland breaks down gender stereotypes
The Nordic island nation’s radical education method is challenging gender-driven societal norms. But could it work outside the country?
Umekita Park – Osaka’s newest development proving greenery has a place and purpose in urban environments
Osaka isn’t known for generous green spaces but its latest multiuse development is an exception. Monocle visits the expansive station-connected park.
