Guy De Launey
Greater expectations
It might be Ljubljana’s little sister but the evolving Slovenian city of Maribor is drawing entrepreneurs and expats with big ambitions.
The opener
Huge flags and enormous skyscrapers, furry babies and political bedding – we round up some global goings-on.
Defence
The UK rethinks its defence strategy, South Korea stocks up and North Macedonia takes its Nato commitments seriously.
Politics
Slovenia’s president takes us on a tour of his patch, a revolutionary new law in Argentina could spark change and Nigeria is building a new railway.
In the running
From championing the fight against global warming to lacing up and pounding the pavements, Slovenian president Borut Pahor is taking his ideas to the streets, as well as the EU.
Streets ahead
There’s always room for improvement in our most-treasured urban areas. We spotlight 10 initiatives from around the globe that could help to kick-start a fresh civic renaissance.
Diplomacy
Canada’s ambassador to the US on closing a busy border and Croatia and Serbia’s closer ties.
Defence
The US plan to sell F-35s to the UAE throws up problems, while Taiwan opens a new MRO centre and Japan sees sales of radars go to the Philippines.
Bigger picture
Running a cinema is about much more than the silver screen. We meet the industry players who believe in the future of public screenings.
