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Europe
The motorcade of Dutch queen Beatrix, Europe's dash for gas and an interview with Hungary's opposition leader, Gordon Bajnai.
Not quite Finnish
Waves of 20th-century immigrants from Finland have made Thunder Bay the most Finnish city beyond the Baltic. Can the next generation hold on to the sauna spirit?
Style is substance
Monocle's Style Directory offers a rigorous retail report. We cover where to shop, who to watch and what to buy, with every angle covered for the season.
It’s all relative
A country of 7,000 islands and almost as many contradictions, the Philippines is living out its past and embracing its future through the trials of one powerful dynasty: the incomparable Marcos family.
Americas
A party in disarray, riven by ideological splits, torn between populist impulses and its donor class’s economic interest, with glaring electoral deficiencies and no leader to unify the bunch: meet the Democrats, circa 2016.
Noma hero
René Redzepi is regarded as one of the world's best chefs and is credited with putting Denmark on the culinary map. Monocle meets the man at the forefront of New Nordic cuisine.
Turbulent priest
Paraguay’s establishment was shaken by the election of Fernando Lugo as president. After his dubious removal from power, the outspoken former Catholic bishop speaks to Monocle about the country's future.
Indie brands
Away from Beverly Hills’ brashness, Silver Lake has enjoyed a reputation for creativity for over 80 years. Monocle meets today’s residents who are keeping the tradition of enterprising independence alive.
Keeping it wheels
With city initiatives sparking a cycling boom in Rio de Janeiro, we look at what makes it a pedal-power paradise, before touring the globe for this issue’s latest travel recommendations.
Finns of Thunder Bay
Waves of immigrants from Finland have arrived on Canadian shores over the past century, making Thunder Bay the most Finnish city beyond the Baltic.
