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Cashing in their chips: Three family-owned crisp brands holding their own against PepsiCo
From Swiss paprika to Galician olive oil and Breton sea salt, these independent producers are turning local identity into seriously successful snacks.
How Zürich’s rich visual history made it a poster child for graphic design
As you walk through Zürich’s Kreis 5 this week, it’s almost impossible to miss the large-format posters displayed throughout the district. The showcase, which is part of Zürich Design Weeks Poster Safari programme, aims…
As AI reshapes the job market, a new trove of apprenticeships is in demand
As the world of work contends with technological disruptions and widening skills gaps, it is crucial to equip young workers with hands-on expertise. Craftspeople in cobbling, boatmaking and plumbing are doing just that.
Have you heard of ski ballet? You will – the forgotten sport is due for a comeback
The freestyle discipline of ski ballet originated in the 1960s as an expression of creativity on the slopes, trading the thrills and spills of raing for elegant spins and acrobatic flips.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
The Opener
Mexico’s panda conundrum and Jetstar’s mid-air reversal. Plus: Swedish director Ruben Östlund on his Oscar-nominated film, Triangle of Sadness.
The Opener
Filming toilets in Japan, an error of biblical proportions and a potato-based conflict.
The Opener
Fresh beats from DJ Kungs, plane bad behaviour and Berlin’s U-Bahn tunes in.
The Opener
Kids on heavy machinery, Belgian actress Virginie Efira and irksome train announcements.
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
