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