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Media

Good on paper

Inside Italy's acclaimed weekly magazine Internazionale, where editors translate the world's best journalism while maintaining editorial independence in a media landscape dominated by corporate giants.

  • Issue #109
  • 10 min read
A group of people gathered around a large round table covered in newspapers and documents, engaged in discussion.
Politics

High minded

Perched above the clouds, tiny San Marino has 17 centuries of history. With a bird’s-eye view of the world, its aloof attitude to foreign affairs is understandable but it wants a big voice.

  • Issue #109
  • 13 min read
High minded
Business

Drama queen

The director-general of Denmark’s public broadcaster on making an impact at home and abroad with hard news and show-stopping drama – and how she stays grounded.

  • Issue #108
  • 6 min read
Drama queen
Politics

Sea change

A tiny North Atlantic archipelago, the Faroe Islands is under the Danish crown. But economic growth and cultural confidence mean some Faroese are calling for full independence. Are they ready to go it alone?

  • Issue #108
  • 12 min read
Sea change
Society

Over the rainbow

It’s been more than two decades since South Africa’s first democratic election and, while corruption allegations persist, there is some blue sky peeking through the clouds.

  • Issue #108
  • 6 min read
Over the rainbow
Architecture

Up in the heavens

When the Coptic pope headed to Melbourne, it was about more than tending the flock: he had a skyscraper deal to celebrate.

  • Issue #108
  • 10 min read
Up in the heavens
Society

Crying the blues

In spite of an ever-changing sonic landscape, this Alabama juke joint remains a spirited social institution and a perfect setting in which to sing the blues.

  • Issue #108
  • 3 min read
Crying the blues
Culture

Upwardly mobile

In Japan's Tateyama mountains, the views are stunning but so are the hikers. With the line between fashion and outdoor gear blurring, we join a sportswear catwalk 3,000 metres above sea level.

  • Issue #107
  • 14 min read
Upwardly mobile
Affairs

Piece by piece

The Greek economy has been through a severe crisis but there are seeds of optimism at last. With strict monitoring to end next year, how robust will the country be by then?

  • Issue #107
  • 6 min read
Piece by piece
Culture

Keeping it reel

In a vast archive deep in the Black Forest we meet the men charged with safeguarding German history.

  • Issue #107
  • 4 min read
Keeping it reel

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