Elna Nykänen Andersson
Sitting pretty
Filling a house is a daunting task. But with Tokyo and Stockholm each boasting a street peppered with high-end homeware gems it can be a journey of discovery.
Europe
The elegant style of the IMF's managing director, earthquake fears in Bulgaria and an interview with the leader of a new feminist political party in Sweden.
Standing ovation
From film commissioning in Finland to top TV shows in Australia, we offer a round of applause to some select scenes, firms and fairs upping the cultural ante.
Laying a paper trail
The CEO of Sweden’s biggest and brightest morning paper insists that there is still a market for her product – for now.
Media
A look at media up north, including the Arctic Journal and Swedish art magazine Artlover.
Shock and ore
What lies beneath the surface of Greenland could bring enormous wealth to the island. But it threatens both the traditional way of life and the centuries-old link to Denmark.
Europe
The fight for Hungary's skies, a high-rise revolution in Austria and election watch in Georgia, plus Sweden's integration minister talks about life after the Stockholm riots.
What’s in a name?
From a Thai swimwear firm to a Swedish tannery, successful brands have a story to tell. We profile five companies with varied backgrounds but a shared quality: initiative. Here are their stories.
Top of the world
The elusive alchemy that makes a good city a great place to live is something we’ve been dedicated to understanding since Monocle began. With a sharper eye than ever, we present our top 25.
Man of few words
With Oslo's art scene getting a much-needed facelift, we visit the studio of art rebel and writer Matias Faldbakken to find out what the city gives him and his creative process.
