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Turbulent times
To seal the bond between the leaders of Iran and Venezuela, a direct IranAir flight has launched between Tehran and Caracas. But residents of Tehran think it’s a flight of fancy.
Back to his routes
African airlines have been known for limited routes and poor safety. But Titus Naikuni, the visionary CEO of Kenya Airways, is revolutionising the skies and establishing a continental hub in Nairobi.
Two wheels good
Some 58 per cent of all journeys in Groningen are on a bicycle. Its 180,000 residents own 300,000 bikes. The Dutch city is a manifesto for getting people in the saddle.
World spokesmen
Across the Nippon-Nordic alliance, a clutch of companies are producing the world's highest quality two-wheelers. Monocle profiles five of the finest bike-makers, from Sweden to Japan.
Wheeler dealer
Giant is the world’s largest bicycle firm. While China takes the mass market, Giant pushes prices for specialist models ever higher. Its president also plans to turn Taiwan into a cycling heaven.
Luxurious relaunch
Saxony, once under communist rule, is now a German manufacturing centre for luxury brands. But can its capital, Dresden, become as synonymous with high-end shopping as Paris and Milan?
Feeling flush
Japan's beloved Washlet turns 90-year-old TOTO into a global brand with fresh ambitions, as the toilet maker sets its sights on conquering Europe's plumbing conservatism.
Dahlman
We visit Dahlman, a 200-year-old Copenhagen saddlery now owned by brothers Erik and Frank Hendriksen, direct descendents of an original employee who are continuing the legacy of fine leatherwork.
Shore thing
An hour and a half north of São Paulo is a beachfront retreat designed by architect Isay Weinfeld. His clients wanted a modernist haven that reflected their Middle Eastern heritage.
Schanzenviertel and Karolinenviertel
Once home to immigrants, students and punks, Hamburg’s Schanzen and Karolinen districts are now morphing into a destination of new business start-ups and buzzy bars and shops.
