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Cleaning up Krakow, preserving the skills of Portuguese artisans and naming the president of Switzerland: the year ahead is set to be full of challenges. We meet the people who are finding solutions to the problems on their…
Moving capitals
The country will soon have a new capital if the president’s ambitious (some say unlikely) plan comes to fruition. While there’s an argument for leaving Jakarta, would a new seat of government be an improvement?
In it together
In these digital times, loneliness – where it comes from and how to solve it – is a key issue for countries. Denmark, the world’s most enthusiastic participant in clubs and societies, may have the answer.
Thought leaders
We explore the 2020 agenda for three globally focused think-tanks, from tackling alternative facts in the US through consensus and compromise to pushing the bigger picture in India – plus the future of Europe.
The big news
Covering everything from entertainment and spirituality to politics and crime across a staggering 56 daily editions, the ‘Times of India’ is the most widely circulated English language newspaper in the world. Read all about…
Small packages
Looking to escape the metropolis to downsize? Our global network of correspondents have come up with a definitive list of the world’s best small cities, which provide the right balance between opportunities for rich cult…
Outside the box
It may now be standard to refuse a plastic bag at the supermarket, but with e-commerce on the rise, that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the problems caused by the disposable packaging industry. We meet the…
Greece is the word
After suffering an exodus of young talent in the decade following the debt crisis, Greece’s slowly improving economy is luring those expats home, armed with the education and determination to lead the country’s revival.
The real thing
Other trade shows might be more glamorous but Expo Real is where Europe’s biggest and most significant deals are cut. We head to Bavaria to peer through the windows of real-estate’s future.
Roll up, roll up!
The planet is getting warmer and urban residents as far north as Sweden are feeling the effects. Don’t sweat it: rather than reaching for the air-conditioning, try throwing some shade.
Talk to my agent
In an age where self-promotion is the norm and many look for a direct way to success through social media, there’s still immense value in having a person on your side who knows how to navigate the industry. We speak to four…
High fidelity
As venues for audiophiles take off in global cities, with a heavy nod to the jazz-kissa of Tokyo, we explore three places where vinyl collections are played on some of the world’s best analogue equipment – with strong…
