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Take the biscuit
The CEO of the Belgian biscuit brand on why they are still guided by tradition.
The Opener
Airlines making middle seats enticing, battling peacocks and poorly disguised Russian spies. Plus: photographer Steven Klein and festive chart hits from across the globe.
Desenrascanço: Portuguese problem-solving
Lisbon-based architect and artist Joana Astolfi takes us on a journey into the Portuguese word “desenrascanço”, meaning to find an improvised solution to a problem. She explains what it says about Portuguese culture and…
Looking forwards
Predicting the future is tricky, yet past experiences and current concerns offer clues. Five thinkers explore what's next in urbanism, cultural controversies, geopolitics and more, imagining new futures based on today's world.
Sound and vision
Many tech companies have tried to conquer the podcast market but no leader has emerged. We meet the visionaries at Podimo, whose hyper-local approach might help them rise to the top.
Future projections
Curious about your next favourite book, film or TV series? We speak to industry insiders to uncover the passion projects and acclaimed releases that will be exciting audiences in 2023 and beyond.
Watch this space
Our round-up of innovators and fresh thinkers reveals how a storied food movement is transforming farming and what’s causing a stir between the covers in Jakarta’s new library.
Despite the challenges, there is cause for optimism in 2023
Andrew Tuck on optimism for 2023.
Move closer
From a Canadian popstar’s emotional return to a beloved portraitist’s political roots, we survey the season’s cultural highlights.
In full flow
Spanish-language streaming service rivals Netflix. Will the next ‘Squid Game’ be filmed in Mexico?
