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Politics

Raising the dead

Years of silence have almost erased Spain’s civil war and General Franco’s atrocities from the collective consciousness but now the country is ready to speak out.

  • Issue #116
  • 10 min read
A 130-metre-tall stone cross atop a rocky mountain with a white basilica building below at Valle de los Caidos.
Politics

Politics

Visas in Uzbekistan, Colombia’s tricky transition, the youth vote in the US and elections in Cameroon.

  • Issue #116
  • 4 min read
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Affairs

Europe

Greece’s smart city, Poland’s left-wing mayor (and potential future president) and Lisbon’s street art.

  • Issue #115
  • 1 min read
Europe
Culture

Fresh air

Millions of listeners tune into France's competitive early-morning radio shows. We hear how top stations are battling for attention and setting the nation’s agenda for the day.

  • Issue #115
  • 11 min read
Fresh air
Urbanism

It’s all to play for

We’ve put together a squad of marauding mayoral superstars willing to put in 110 per cent. Goals win games and, from improving transport to tackling racism, our team has plenty of top scorers.

  • Issue #115
  • 5 min read
It’s all to play for
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Politics

Poland’s press holds the government’s feet to the fire and Turkey heads to the polls.

  • Issue #114
  • 4 min read
Politics
Culture

Armed response

Ah, Brexit. After the tense build-up and dramatic result, the aftermath has been drawn-out. How do you tell the story of the UK versus the EU? We went to the frontline to find out.

  • Issue #114
  • 17 min read
Armed response
Affairs

Can anyone fix this city?

It’s the richest and most unequal city in the US, and voters are out for blood. As the San Francisco mayoral election heats up, one thing is clear: change needs to come soon.

  • Issue #114
  • 13 min read
Can anyone fix this city?
Affairs

Straight talker

A high-speed victory, a strong vision for women in politics and some horse-trading too helped spark Jacinda-mania. But there’s one person who remains a sceptic: the Kiwi PM.

  • Issue #113
  • 13 min read
Straight talker
Design

Writ large

The Palace of Serbia is a vivid reminder of the region’s past and a testament to its mid-century modern design credentials.

  • Issue #113
  • 9 min read
Writ large

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