Julia Jenne
The culture agenda: Barcelona’s forbidden treasures and Georgia’s burgeoning art scene
Plus: Writer André Aciman’s ode to the Amalfi Coast
Carving out a niche in the timber-furniture industry
Plentiful resources combined with an entrepreneurial zeal has transformed Poland into the world’s third-largest furniture exporter. We travel to the country’s woodworking hub to meet those who have turned carpentry into an economic catalyst.
Six buildings from around the globe setting industry standards
What makes a well-considered development? Our pick of new projects offer some intriguing clues.
Compagnies républicaines de sécurité 8 – the mobile police unit countering urban violence
A new contingent of French riot police is armed, trained and controversial. Will they be called on when the Olympics roll into town?
The design agenda: The subtle art of London studio Jonathan Tuckey Design and the Sharjah Architecture Triennial
Plus: A footpath connecting Porto’s communities.
The affairs agenda: India’s travel boom continues to reshape global tourism
Plus: The Philippines’ junk-food habit and Europe’s strategic autonomy.
The opener: Kyrgyzstan’s flag row, Australia’s seal problem and Italy’s generation strain
And six things you should keep your eyes peeled for in 2024.
Creative resistance
The outbreak of war could have spelt the end for these Ukrainian businesses but the women running them are refusing to give up – and proving to be soft-power players.
The Opener
Protest music in Iceland, the UK talks turkey and why some authors get cabin fever.
