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Europe
The cars, planes and (bicycle) that Britain's new PM David Cameron uses to get around, plus the Turkish soap stars winning the hearts of neighbouring Bulgarians.
New media circus
It seems that every news presenter has a blog or Twitter feed – but post personal opinions at your peril. Monocle investigates the pleasures and sorrows of social media in the news.
Observation
Our global network of shops are better forums for debate than any social network. The great response to our new newspaper edition is a case in point, says Tyler Brûlé.
Art International Radio
Art International Radio is an internet radio station based in the Clocktower in lower Manhattan, a building famous for having been at the centre of New York’s art scene in the 1970s and 1980s.…
Breath of fresh air
In New York, Alanna Heiss, founder of P.S.1, has launched her next act: Art International Radio. AIR is a new, independent radio station dedicated to the city’s vibrant art and culture scene.
Observation
After a short break in Beirut, we’ll be back with music, chat and reportage to entertain you. Our Summer Series audio programme returns and we're launching a special-edition Monocle newspaper, writes Tyler Brûlé.
John Simpson
Covering conflict zones, war correspondent John Simpson daydreams of fish and chips. For his ‘last meal’ he chooses London’s J Sheekey, where he discusses his unplanned life and dangerous career.
Puppet state
The foolery of Kenyan politics is an irresistible subject for comedy, one that cartoonist Gado has based his career on. Now he's back with his controversial puppet show, ‘The XYZ Show’.
Observation
When volcanic ash stranded Monocle staff, there were far worse places to be than Hong Kong. Its can-do attitude and impeccable service vindicated our decision to open our new Asia bureau there.
Holding it together
As newspaper groups pivot to digital, one firm believes print’s future is secure. It argues that a paper’s feel, fold and how it's fixed together are key to a satisfying read.
