Gianfranco Tripodo

Business

Starting again

Spain’s economic woes have sparked a spirited entrepreneurial culture in Madrid. We meet the people turning their fortunes around and revitalising neighbourhoods, and speak to the mayor about new business initiatives.

Travel and restaurants

Five urban escapes

Cities from Tokyo to Turin work because when you you really need to get away, they have rural, beach or mountain retreats on the doorstep. Here are five urbanite playgrounds.