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Dutch politics is all at sea – it’s time for leaders to chart a new course
Dutch politicians could learn something from the world’s largest maritime festival. Last weekend 10,000 vessels, including many replicas of old merchant ships, sailed through Amsterdam to mark the city’s 750th anniversary. It was a…
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Can Penn Station be beautiful again, without becoming a political battleground?
Some want to “Make America Beautiful Again” by restoring Penn Station’s original grandeur. Others see that as a political red flag. The fight over a train station reveals deeper divisions.
Ditch the treadmill and take this happiness prescription to extend your life
Swedish professor Fredrik Nyström believes happiness boosts longevity. Can walking a dog or tinkering with a car be healthier than hours at the gym? It’s a controversial theory, but one he champions.
The hidden threat to Europe’s defence is its own broken bridges and red tape
From weak bridges to cross-border delays, Europe’s transport systems are undermining Nato’s ability to defend its eastern flank. The race is on to build a military network that actually works.
In the UAE, flying taxis will soon be a reality
The idea of flying taxis has long hovered somewhere between science fiction and sales fantasy. But in the UAE, at least, plans are not only on the table – they’re in the air.
How Gabriel Chipperfield saved a London street
What began as a hotel redevelopment became a full-blown neighbourhood revival, reimaginging a Bayswater stretch with Spanish-style dining, a stylish florist and a liveable approach to the high street.
Who’s Alexander Stubb? How the Finnish president became Trump’s favourite
Alexander Stubb didn’t wait for a journalist to raise the question. “Some of the international media might wonder, ‘Why is the president of Finland here?’” he said with a grin. On Monday, US president…
Argentina’s strengthening peso is turning South American tourism upside down
Argentines are now jetting to Brazil for bargain holidays, but at home, not everyone is feeling the sunshine.
If Alaska seeks diplomatic clout, it needs to build better venues
Alaska wants to host geopolitical get-togethers, but where?
Join the Monocle team in Barcelona for new perspectives on building a better future
In less than four weeks’ time our Quality of Life Conference will be taking place in Barcelona. It will be the 10th edition of an event that, for me, is the highlight of the…
How informal “architectural bastards” could shape Thailand’s urban future
How can architecture better reflect a country’s real character? Thai designer Chatpong Chuenrudeemol shares how shanty towns, love motels and street carts reshaped his practice, and his vision for Southeast Asia.
