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Walking the line
Conflict and bloodshed often define Israel on our screens. But there are many other pictures we never see. In a personal essay, journalist Zed Nelson travels the country to give us his view.
Drawin them in
Emilio Giannelli’s satirical cartoons on the front page of ‘Corriere della Sera’ unite Italy in laughter. He has become untouchable by the nation’s highly litigious politicians, including Silvio Berlusconi.
Poised to strike
For our World Cup series, we visit Puma, the brand most associated with African football. As the competition heads to the continent, will its long-term strategy make it the big marketing winner?
Business
Extreme shopping in Japan's Don Quijote stores, and an innovative waste management system from Tel Aviv.
Serge Hochar
For his ‘last meal’, food isn’t the prime consideration for Château Musar’s Serge Hochar. He would choose a special vintage white from his winery in Lebanon with some cheese and olives.
Ari
Bangkok's Ari neighbourhood is a peaceful residential hub for Thailand's artistic set. Enjoying good transport, plentiful galleries and a vibrant food scene, it's where creative entrepreneurs are making their mark.
The Young Europeans
As Kosovo prepares to celebrate the second anniversary of its declaration of independence, the small Balkan country is still fighting to win the world's attention. In Pristina, a young government struggles to earn diplomatic…
Cosy Town
There’s nothing that irritates architects more than the word ‘cosy’. We believe they should rethink their view. Whether it’s a grand urban master plan or simple apartment block, the vast majority of us are…
Urban Age Conference
Istanbul, a thriving megacity at the crossroads between East and West, is at a critical moment in its long and rich history. Monocle reports from the Urban Age conference, organised by the London School…
People in power
How do you run a village - or a nation? Do you need to be skilled at consensus politics - or a bit of tyrant? Do you need a BlackBerry - or a chargé…
