Lucrezia Motta
The best places in Austria balancing entrepreneurial ambition with a high quality of life
Planning your next venture? Or looking for somewhere to set up a business and put down roots? We scoured the length and breadth of Austria to find the spots that you can bank on.

How three founders turned their passions into success stories
We visit the founders of three thriving firms who struck out on their own.

Business and entrepreneurship in Austria
Join us on a special survey of Austria’s most exciting businesses, peaks of success and outposts of opportunity. Expect a Viennese whirl, top Tyrolean talent, people making it in Bregenz and more.

Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.

Architects on sofas: 12 leading creatives on the best seat in their house
What can our sofa tell us about our personalities, lifestyles and aspirations?

The finest new furniture, lighting and homeware to curate your dream space
Looking for some domestic bliss? Here’s a selection of 25 quality pieces to elevate your home.

Our 6 favourite new French-inspired restaurants
In cities from Amsterdam to Grand Rapids, chefs are adding French-inspired touches to their menus, while in the cuisine’s mother country, residents are treated to late-night deli fare.

10 of the best bookshops in Paris
Too many places have lost their love of print. But the French capital is a haven for anyone who wants to lose themselves in a thriller or even teach their children to read.

The cultural agenda for autumn 2024
Haute couture on the big screen, kiosk culture in the US and a Thai filmmaker’s Paris presence.

The unseen influence of Fathia Elaouni in Moroccan public discourse
The radio presenter has turned her station into a vital public forum for challenging leaders and open debate.
