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Home truths
There’s a long way to go before this is all over but already there is much that we have learnt in the past few weeks – and many of the lessons are actually good…
Power to the people
The recent protests in and around Beirut have dramatically altered the fabric of the city – but the more sustained change is in the mindset of the citizens.
Empire strikes back
Georg von Habsburg, son of the last crown prince of Austria-Hungary, still identifies as a Central European. And he believes that his family’s legacy is vital to the region.
Leading lights
An unlikely coalition government has put Austria on a new path. And even with an illustrious history to maintain, it is moving with the times.
Easy does it
Start the new decade as you mean to go on. Take stock and choose the scenic route. Our gentle manifesto sketches a picture of taking it a little easier.
Building society
Colombia’s newest city, Serena del Mar, is an experiment in privately funded urbanism.
Monocle preview: Forecast 2020
If the dawning of a new decade is leaving you with more questions than answers, a copy of The Forecast should be an immediate purchase. We’ve got advice on where (and how) to live…
Small packages
Looking to escape the metropolis to downsize? Our correspondents have come up with a definitive list of the world’s best small cities, offering a balance between culture and space to breathe.
The big news
With 56 daily editions covering everything from entertainment to politics, the ‘Times of India’ is the world's most widely circulated English newspaper. Monocle goes inside to find out how.
In it together
In these digital times, loneliness is a key issue for many countries. Denmark, the world’s most enthusiastic participants in clubs and societies, may just have the answer to solving this modern-day problem.
