Liam Aldous
Municipal concerns
Forget the stereotype of the ceremonial mayor. Monocle stalks the corridors of city halls around the world to assess the most powerful and persuasive urban leaders, evaluating their successes, failures and ongoing challenges.
Make your move
The hoteliers and designers behind our pick of this month's best new hotels took the plunge. From a sunny stop-off in Sydney to a rural Puglian retreat, we’ve got you covered.
Food
We tuck into a toothsome Peruvian menu, sip cocktails in a subterranean bar in Sydney and kick back on a beach in Ibiza. Still feeling peckish? Head to Copenhagen for dumplings galore.
Defence
Germany mulls a non-citizen army, Ukraine’s military upgrade and the UK’s high-flying eyes.
Diplomacy
The US ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Suzan LeVine, talks tax and togetherness.
Business community: Good neighbours
Formerly quiet neighbourhoods are booming thanks to entrepreneurial businesses realising an area’s potential. We tour three districts where companies have struck gold and created thriving communities with an improved quality of life.
Madrid: beat goes on
Late-night revelry is a way of life for Madrileños and the good times have only improved with a city council committed to carousing. Monocle gets into the city's groove.
Europe
The German city that is a favourite among twilight types and how e-bikes will help to ease traffic in Belgium.
Catch of the day
We meet the movers and shakers bringing fresh fish to masses of Madrileños.
Travel
Get a good night’s rest in Barcelona’s newest openings, feel soothed in Scotland and spoiled in Santiago. Monocle brings you the low-down on the world's most interesting new hotels.
