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Monocle’s December/January issue is here to offer you a steer on the new year
As we hurtle from a particularly eventful and consequential 2025 into a new year full of promise, we reflect on all that Monocle has achieved over the past 12 months.
Radio Shinyabin has found the secret to connecting ever more isolated young people: Late-night broadcasts
Japanese national radio’s late-night stalwart is finding a younger audience by lending a sense of connection and community.
It’s time to raise soft boys and tough girls: Here’s how Iceland breaks down gender stereotypes
The Nordic island nation’s radical education method is challenging gender-driven societal norms. But could it work outside the country?
Monocle’s cosy manifesto: 15 Nordic-inspired tips to beat the chill this winter
A sense of homeliness is key to enjoying the colder months. Here are 15 ideas to help you keep cosy this season.
The best cultural releases from 2025: The most notable films, books and music
Ten friends of Monocle share the best things that they have watched, read and listened to in the past year.
15 brilliant books to gift your friend who has ‘read everything’
A selection of beautifully written and lovingly designed books released or reissued this year that we would gladly find under our tree.
Private mediation services matter. Here’s why.
True neutrality is pivotal in today’s heavily contested political environment. While traditional mediating powers have somewhat lost their influence, private firms are stepping in.
Beauty standards in the digital age are changing how we look at ourselves – and not just aesthetically
Lip fillers, breast implants, penis extensions – the pressure to look our best is growing. Psychoanalyst Ada Borkenhagen explains what an ‘Instagram face’ is and why Botox is no bad thing.
The Brazilian telenovela is travelling north for a big break with english-speaking streaming audiences
Latin American soap operas are being reimagined for an American audience through a cross-border partnership between Globo and MFF & Co. Plus: Three classic telenovelas to watch this winter.
