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Object lesson

20 February 2020

From makers who continually hone their craft to curators who amplify their work, Austria is a world leader in practical and elegant design.

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Our editors have shaken up the Soft Power Survey this year but we’ve still produced our respected ranking of countries who know how to use soft power to get results. We also canvassed the opinions of the same panel (see…

Film

Brussels + Antwerp: The Monocle Travel Guide

23 October 2019

Belgium had no fashion history until six young designers put their country at the centre of that world in the late 1980s. To celebrate our latest travel guide, we travel to Antwerp to see how the fashion scene has matured…

Shop

The Monocle Travel Guide, Brussels & Antwerp

The Belgian capital and its city cousin have blossomed in recent years, playing home to fresh designers, clever chefs and some of Europe’s most interesting designers, shops and museums. And there’s more to discover than the…

Travel

Brussels + Antwerp

Brussels may be the heart of the EU but unassuming Antwerp, an hour away by train, has long been one of Europe’s most prosperous ports. For this guide we’ve toured both destinations and found plenty of gems throughout, from…

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North star

19 September 2019

Nicola Sturgeon on fighting Brexit, boosting brand Scotland and leading the charge for independence.

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Looking sharp

19 September 2019

With its diverse produce and deep commitment to staff and the community, leading family-run supermarket chain Cactus could teach retailers around the world a thing or two.

Radio

The Bulletin with UBS - Sustainable investing and the heatwave

19 August 2019

Across western Europe in recent weeks nations have experienced record-breaking temperatures, with unprecedented highs in Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK and Germany. Our panel tells us why (despite the fact that no single…

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Defence briefing

15 August 2019

Vietnam’s surprising purchases from the US, and France’s defence exports have a moment.

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Cities briefing

15 August 2019

Victoria’s mayor talks unpopular policies, Ghent transforms its cycling culture and Helsinki goes green.

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Big ideas

15 August 2019

Hidden inside an imposing townhouse, Graanmarkt 13 is a step ahead of routine retail.

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Nuts and bolts

20 June 2019

Cities don’t just happen; assembly is required. But the inner workings of urban development are often hidden. We meet the makers and architects doing the heavy lifting.

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Cities briefing

17 May 2019

A multipurpose hospital in Milan, New York’s glass-skyscraper ban and Belgian bicycle taxes.

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Architecture briefing

17 May 2019

Raf Simons discusses a new range of furniture fabrics, plus the concrete creation rising from the Jordanian desert.

Radio

Monocle's House View - Thursday 16 May

16 May 2019

Linda Yueh and Alessio Patalano discuss Donald Trump’s latest move in his trade war with China and we ask what the repercussions could be when the US pulls troops from Okinawa. Plus: is anyone surprised by Boris Johnson’s…

Film

Belgium: state of the nation

8 February 2019

With its liberal and energetic approach to diplomacy, and a growing influence in art and sport, Belgium has plenty to offer on the world stage.

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