Our editor in chief on what’s new in Monocle – and perhaps more importantly, the things that will remain resolutely the same.

Mascots, Macron and Munich are on our mind this month as we embark on our regular round-up of worldly opinion.

Swiss International Airlines has established where the best journeys begin: offline.

Whether they’re deciding on olive oil or a new mattress, Germans see what Stiftung Warentest has to say first.

In a new regular feature we ask: who’s in your cabinet and who are the people that you can count on for support and council? First up is Daniel Skjeldam, the CEO of Norway’s premier ferry company Hurtigruten.

In a new series, we meet illustrious figures in the places that they feel most at ease. William Eggleston, once a reviled photographer in the art world, is now a hero who finds peace at his piano.

Emmanuel Macron is a politician on a mission. We speak to the man who could be France’s next president.

Under President Duterte, thousands of drug users and dealers have been gunned down. The response from the people of the Philippines? Carry on, please.

The Netherlands' great Left hope, potential power grabs in the Gulf and Australia tackles corruption.

Mexico and Canada reveal their Nafta red lines, Sweden and Denmark feel the effects of war in Syria, and Namibia pins its hopes on uranium.

Why the Swiss ambassador to the EU is the man of the moment. Plus: Brazil's embassy in North Korea and the Czechs' man in Vietnam pulls a pint.

Trouble brewing in the Balkans, the cost of expanding the US navy and Israel's latest missile innovation.

Australia’s First Lady Lucy Turnbull is facing Sydney’s population growth head on. Plus: inspired travel connections in Abidjan and Gironella.

From school killings to terror alerts, a dog is now a key investigator.

The US Public Broadcasting Service is one of the country’s most-trusted national institutions. From dogged reporting on everything from the election to antics in the White House, its flagship news programme is a beacon in a noisy news environment. But will the Trump years make or break it?

Mattress-in-a-box companies seem to have sprung up out of nowhere. But as the sleep industry wakes from its slumber, there is a simple question: are any of these new arrivals really delivering a dream product?

From deli chains to department stores, wealthy Thai business owners are buying up foreign companies to expand their empires and increase profits. What’s next on their shopping lists?

To kick off a new series, the founders of storage start-up Turtlebox share their 10 steps to success, from rubber bands to a crumpling reminder of their roots.

With a raft of new aircraft and a brand refresh waiting in the wings, we speak to Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr about what lies ahead for the German flag-carrier.

Brand Assembly founder Hillary France, how to get better tourists and the revival of a historic Czech bicycle brand.

Prague’s orchestras have struck an international chord, with their redoubtable musicianship attracting big-name pop and music-score clients from Ennio Morricone to Adele.

The philosophical and prolific author’s latest novel is his most ambitious to date. Monocle sits down with him in his home in Brooklyn.

Norwegian game show ‘Lost in Time’ could be the future of TV – if they can persuade you to go interactive.

Cindy, Lisa and Todd have changed your lives and taken over your TV menu. They are the power behind the Netflix throne and here’s what they have planned for their encore.

The true-crime paper turned stage show.

How do you balance the welfare of livestock with an architectural aesthetic that befits bucolic surroundings? We pulled on our wellies to find out.

IMM Cologne is where the major furniture trade deals are clinched. We sit down – on elegant chairs – with some of its most innovative attendees.

A fix for an urban-planning disaster in Sydney and a Barcelona architecture firm on the up.

Living in the former home of a celebrated architect is a privilege – but it also comes with a sense of responsibility. Fortunately the occupants of Børge Mogensen’s sturdy, handsome house on the fringes of Copenhagen have got the balance just right.

Figgjo crockery is a Norwegian staple, from the prime minister’s residence to prisons – it’s also a smashing export.

This satisfying meal requires no gourmet know-how. We’re firm believers that comfort and simplicity are key elements in creating the perfect, homely dish and after much deliberation the breaded cutlet won our hearts – and tastebuds – for a place at the table.

Sustainable fishing keeps family firms afloat – not least the Harveys, who ply their trade in the Bay of Plenty.

Miami round-up and wine regions to watch. Plus: Korean-style tapas and an unorthodox whiskey.

The anchor and intrepid correspondent for CNN International on the culture and civility that define her Syrian heritage.

In the fashion world, ‘Made in Germany’ sort of falls flat – but A Kind of Guise is determined to raise the country’s profile.

Anxious luxury groups have seen big sales drops in China and Russia but one country just keeps growing.

Twice a year Florence teems with well-heeled gents as Fortezza da Basso stages its key menswear trade fair. Here’s why it works.

Asics, Perth menswear and Swedish shoes.

The warmer months call for a set of key pieces, from lightweight cardigans and weatherproof macs to preppy polos and sharp blazers.

A new hotel hones our view on the charms of Punta del Este.

Check in to the world of impeccable design, sharp service, dazzling views and any excuse for cocktails.

Beyond the golden sands, Gran Canaria is bursting with surprises.

From classic dimmers and smart lampshades to slick light switches and striking cords.

Books to buy, films to see and shop openings.

The duo with the very best eyewear that the spanish capital has to offer.

Where to sleep, eat and shop this month.