Society
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Local heroes
From honey producers to fashion designers, Monocle meets the groups and business owners that have launched innovative projects to help bring communities together. Sometimes it makes good business sense too.
Almost there
Montréal has slipped in our city rankings, joining others in our bottom five for the past two years. We welcome newcomer Seattle to the list and will be watching its progress closely.
The liveable cities index 2011
For our Quality-of-Life issue, Monocle has been busy researching the world’s top cities. And with a re-jig of the way each urban centre is assessed, this year’s top 25 promises some surprises.
Voice of the people
Every city has a local media star who is part of its fabric. Content with staying on home turf, they become an institution, explaining their metropolis to a loyal public.
Hard-task masters
Monocle’s homage to city workers with the world's toughest tasks. From slum clearance in Mumbai to Cairo’s rubbish problem and Taipei’s animal shelter, we hear their creative solutions to the challenges.
Expo 44: The Call of Berlin
During East Germany's socialist era, workers from Mozambique and Vietnam came to the GDR. When the Wall fell, they faced the decision of whether to stay or leave their adopted home.
Americas
We examine Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff's image makeover, report on Qatar's investment in the US property market and bring you the view from Bogotá.
After the storm
The Arab Spring started in Tunisia. But what happens after you’ve dislodged your dictator? We report from a nation fizzing with the energy that comes with sudden freedom.
Great mover
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is a celebrity in Norway. A young pin-up for the game, he’s modelled for a denim label and, with his busy social life, is a far cry from the lonely…
All in a day’s work
The nine-to-five is a routine we love to hate, but we're secretly rather attached to our offices. And it’s not always for work-related reasons. We explore why the office endures.
