Affairs
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Island ethos
Monocle meets Malta's prime minister to discuss the influx of immigrants from North Africa, his views on the Libya conflict and his vision for transforming the small country into a modern European nation.
North stars
Denmark, Sweden and Finland boast institutions devoted to seeking design-led solutions to societal problems. Are they guiding stars for the world to follow?
Leopoldstadt
Vienna's Karmeliterviertel was once a Jewish enclave but fell into disrepair post-war. Now, thanks to creative energy and smart city planning, the historic Leopoldstadt neighbourhood is experiencing a remarkable boom.
Expo 44: The Call of Berlin
During East Germany's socialist era, workers from Mozambique and Vietnam came to the GDR. When the Wall fell, they faced the decision of whether to stay or leave their adopted home.
All in a day’s work
The nine-to-five is a routine we love to hate, but we're secretly rather attached to our offices. And it’s not always for work-related reasons. We explore why the office endures.
Road to recovery
Big-name French pharma was conspicuously absent at this year’s annual Pharmagora fair. But far from fading into obscurity, the Paris show has been looking to Francophone African markets and the lucrative bio-organic sector.
Brand aid
While their politicians dither, Palestinians are developing a vibrant economy and creating a brand for their yet-to-be-created nation. Monocle meets the new generation of optimists.
Observation
While countries focus on developing airport-cities, they should turn to train stations instead. A change in mindset could transform the way we commute and live – says Tyler Brûlé
Q&A: Ray LaHood
The US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has the task of getting the nation on to high-speed rail and persuading the country's airlines to up their game. In Washington he tells our editor, Andrew Tuck,…
Japan – building for the future
Two months after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami devastated the Tohoku region of Japan, the nation is beginning to pick up the pieces. Looking to the future are a number of architects and…
