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Architecture

Return to hope

Libya's first major construction expo since 2014 signals tentative recovery, as the war-torn nation confronts a $100 billion reconstruction bill and crumbling infrastructure.

  • Issue #149
  • 18 min read
Aerial view of a coastal city with a palm-lined boulevard and harbour.
Business

Business: Global

How books are sold in Russia, flights are taking off in India and tattoos are fading in the US.

  • Issue #149
  • 7 min read
Tattoo artist working on client's arm in studio setting
Design

Next big thing

A shift is happening in graphic design. No longer do big companies command the best work; discerning clients are turning to small, nimble firms. We meet three creative up-and-comers.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 9 min read
Next big thing
Affairs

World of difference

We scour the globe to source the brightest ideas and bravest moves going into 2022, from the UK’s new meteorological machine and Egypt’s medical resort to the Austrian townsfolk happy to be Fugging.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 20 min read
Woman in navy blazer standing on modern stone staircase in contemporary building interior.
Entrepreneurialism

Changing tides

Southern Portugal has long been a popular destination among sun-seeking holiday-makers but now a new generation of entrepreneurs is putting down roots in the Algarve in search of a higher quality of life.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 8 min read
Fine dining dish at Los Locos restaurant with sautéed mushrooms and capers on creamy sauce.
Business

Trend in sight

To get the inside track on fashion's future, we met some of the biggest names in the game to talk sustainability, brand trust and the evolution of men’s tailoring.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 10 min read
Trend in sight
Manufacturing

Soft centre

Hawick may not be a name associated with high fashion but its knitwear industry has won it a global reputation for artisanship, attracting investment from international luxury houses.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 7 min read
Soft centre
Business

Generation game

Luisa Via Roma has been at the forefront of Italian retail since 1929. Now with two generations plotting its course, we speak to the founding family about what the future holds.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 7 min read
A mirrored hall inside Luisa Via Roma department store with arched alcoves displaying designer clothing and mannequins.
Business

Spread the word

Starting out as an online-only news source challenging the legacy media brands, ‘Observador’ soon grew to include a radio station, podcasts, branded publications and a smart printed periodical. Sign us up.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 7 min read
Observador staff members meet at a conference table in a bright, modern office with blue chairs and magazine covers on the wall.
Entrepreneurialism

In good company

We highlight 10 businesses doing it better – to the benefit of both planet and purse. From solar power in remote villages to firms lightening farming’s footprint, these companies are making a difference.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 14 min read
Illustration of a delivery driver in a red uniform operating an electric three-wheeler van with packages, a dog running alongside, and city buildings in the background.

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