Liam Aldous
Eat, drink and be ferried
We visit a restaurant in Madrid promoting English food, a Chinese craft brewery educating locals and a pair of Berlin boathouses offering a unique way of navigating their beautiful lake location.
Defence & diplomacy
The importance of pipelines, crunch time for the US in Afghanistan, and an interview with Pakistan's representative to the UN.
All in it together
As companies collapse, the frenzied pursuit of profit seems to lead to bankruptcy. But the global resurgence of co-operatives points to a beguiling alternative: put employees and customers first.
Europe
Gender equality is on the to-do list in France, local food is on the table in Helsinki, and holiday homes are on the shopping list in Switzerland
Food
Our favourite cookware, products and restaurants plus news from the food and drink industry.
Madrid Remake
It's not all bad news on the streets of Madrid. The economic crisis is stirring a new generation of young, creative entrepreneurs into action - and the city is undergoing a refreshing and very…
Different class
When it comes to inspiring new ventures, staying true to an idea is key. We’ve searched hotels, restaurants and remote islands to learn lessons from those achieving success by doing things their own way.
Business
China heads to Australia on the hunt for arable land and Germany goes back to boat-building basics.
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.
