Alexei Korolyov
From car to chopper
Motorists’club ÖAMTC has shifted gear to offer air-rescue services and even welcome cyclists. We sign up for a day.
The personal is political. Here are five mayors who are taking action to improve their cities
Real change requires commitment and initiative. We take a look at how local leaders from across the globe prove that individual decision-making can fundamentally shape a city’s future.
Bratislava looks towards the future as they explore family-friendly urban design
Alexei Korolyov discovers how Slovakia’s focus on designing their capital city with children in mind can lead to better quality of life for people of all ages.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
The business agenda: Manufacturing cranes in the US, Colombia’s hospitality scene and the business of Tracht
And a Q&A with author Sonja van der Hagen.
The business agenda: A Jakarta-based fragrance label and the company driving Japan’s substitute-meat market
Plus: a Portuguese brand aiming to bring circular fashion into the mainstream.
The affairs agenda: Nato’s cold-weather wargames and a seaside squabble
And Andrew Mueller looks ahead to a year of elections.
Design tours: The world’s best public housing?
The world is urbanising fast. But how do you accommodate people in cities in a way that offers dignity, affordability and a sense of community? Vienna may have a solution.
