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Hear that? It’s Slovenia’s ski-jumping team soaring to the top of the podium
A robust training centre, youth development programme and a family of high flyers have helped Slovenia defy gravity and soar to the top of the ski-jumping world.
What can postwar monuments teach us about the role of architecture in shaping nations’ memories?
To honour the sacrifices made during the Second World War, concrete sculptures were erected across what was then Yugoslavia. Today they stand as stark reminders of a history that must not be repeated.
Masters of their destiny
As North Macedonia’s cultural scene awaits possible EU funding, the fate of its young creatives hangs in the balance.
Fresh stays
We present the finest hotels for your perusal this month, from a former Iranian embassy in Belgrade to a cinema-themed opening in Tbilisi. Plus: new shops that make responsible retail a pleasure.
Paper money
In an increasingly digital age, what does the future hold for paper and ink products? Four dynamic bricks-and-mortar stationers share the successful principles that are helping to revitalise a growing €20bn global sector.
Reclaiming the city
Renewed and refreshed by the arrival of the Manifesta biennale, the venues in Kosovo’s capital are propelling its art scene forwards.
Greater expectations
It might be Ljubljana’s little sister but the evolving Slovenian city of Maribor is drawing entrepreneurs and expats with big ambitions.
Ask the experts
Auckland’s mayor, a Slovenian urban planner and Taiwan’s cycling maven all have one thing in common: they want to improve the way you get from A to B.
Food
A global roundup of new food and drink spots. This month: a hearty breakfast in LA, goat’s cheese in Slovenia, cured meat in Colorado, coffee in Zürich and a botanical-themed bar in Amsterdam.
Seasoned to taste
From keeping a nation’s food culture fresh to shelf space for small-scale producers, here are five food firms with tasty ideas for the year ahead.
