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The money mystery
There’s a link between quality of life and money but nobody quite understands this marriage. One thing we know for sure, whatever the question, the answer should not be Luanda.
Expo 45: Rome
Rome’s citizens will tell you that too many things just don’t work in their city. But it still maintains an enviable quality of life with its markets, piazzas and architectural surprises.
50 things to improve your life
You don’t need to sample everything we’ve listed. But then again maybe you do — we’re quite sure these deliver the goods.
Expo 45: Kagoshima
Far from Tokyo, this distinct, defiant city is so unsung even the Japanese are hardly aware of it. And if you think the view across the Bay of Naples is spectacular…
Going south
Montpellier is France's fastest-growing city, ranking as one of the best for business. It supports new ventures and hi-tech companies, and has an enviable quality of life to boot.
Top 5 Loveable Cities
Buenos Aires, Casablanca, Kagoshima, Rome and Seoul are never going to make the top 25 of our Liveable Cities index but despite their various impediments – from creaking services to epic traffic problems –…
Most liveable city: Helsinki
Helsinki claims the number 1 spot in Monocle’s 2011 Quality of Life survey, which ranks the top 25 cities in the world to call home. Rising from fifth position in 2010, Helsinki outperformed Zürich…
Europe
An ethnic minority debacle in Poland, election watch Portugal and a banknote overhaul in Sweden.
Myanmar mirage
Huge changes have recently taken place in Burma: a new capital rises from the plains, elections have been held and the military junta formally dissolved. But is it all a mirage?
Eye on the prize
A strengthening economy and new confidence have made Turkey a diplomatic rising star. As revolts play out across the Middle East, everyone wants the ear of the country’s ambitious foreign minister.
