Society
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Blue-sky thinking
When representatives at the UN aren’t engaged at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, they’re relaxing at their very own swimming club. Monocle grabbed a towel and checked out this oasis of calm conversation.
Grey matters
Getting old is inevitable but providing for people when they do is too often skirted. Monocle has tracked down those making a difference and showing up the authorities in the process.
Lusophone top 20
The Portuguese-speaking world is home to some inspirational people; here are some of our favourites.
Cities, slicker
Cities evolve constantly, sometimes seemingly without anyone planning or guiding the process. But new ideas about how they work and can be improved abound, for those interested in taking them on.
A safe pair of hands
The concierge is an institution worth investing in. They know what is going on in your neighbourhood, can prevent crime and are a city essential. Monocle meets three of the best.
Living for the city
Great cities adapt and change like their residents. Finding a favourite is a global undertaking that renews our love of urban centres. Here are Monocle’s top 25.
Americas
The view from the campaign trail, the sartorial style of Uruguay's president, plus Brazilian coffee, Chilean traffic and Canadian education.
Mapping progress
As the world changes, so do our top 25 cities. A tour of the globe’s urban hotspots and cultural corners helps fill in the picture.
From Portugal, with mixed feelings
All of these emigrants can agree on one thing: there is money to be earned in Luanda. Yet their feelings about living in Angola differ vastly...
Executive exodus
As Portugal faces economic ruin, thousands of its nationals are heading to skills-starved Angola for lucrative jobs. But while it boosts the former colony’s economy, will everyone there benefit?
