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170 results for Belgium

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Shake a leg

15 November 2018

Our ninth annual survey of the nations whose softer tactics are getting results.

D 119

Article

Inside scoop

15 November 2018

Belgium might be small but its design industry is punching well above its weight, as evidenced in its biennale.

B 118

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Foot on the gas

18 October 2018

Alain Visser, CEO of car-subscription company Lynk & Co, has chosen a youthful team who can teach him what’s ‘cool’ – just as long as it doesn’t involve reading management books or going running.

C 116

Article

Culture briefing

13 August 2018

Carsten Höller’s dream works, a Danish art fair to watch and Madrid reclaims its airwaves.

Radio

The UK’s former ambassador to North Korea, John Everard, explains Pyongyang’s relationship with Washington. We also look at the popularity of Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, and find out how Belgium is coping with the…

L 115

Article

It's all to play for

22 June 2018

With World Cup fever sweeping Midori House, we’ve put together a squad of marauding mayoral superstars willing to put in 110 per cent. Ultimately goals win games and, from improving public transport to (two-footed) tackling…

Radio

The Briefing - Friday 1 June

1 June 2018

We ask how Europe, Canada and Mexico will respond to the introduction of US tariffs and whether Italy’s new government can solve the country’s political crisis. Plus: why is chocolate ownership causing such a stir in Bel…

A 114

Article

Defence briefing

17 May 2018

Why modern militaries are offering cushy perks to recruits and the Thai military’s surprising new mascot.

L 2018

Article

Food for thought

10 May 2018

Culinary connoisseurs on the propaganda of provenance, the cookbook’s longevity, how to spot a good restaurant, drunken conventions, eating vicariously and divine produce.

A 113

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Decision time

19 April 2018

As New Caledonians get ready for a referendum that will decide their relationship with France, not all of the Pacific archipelago’s inhabitants are on the same page.

Radio

The Briefing - Friday 13 April

13 April 2018

Could Russia and the US wage war over Syria? We also examine China's plans to boost its navy and take a closer look at Melbourne's plans to build a multibillion dollar airport link. Plus: why is homesickness giving Belgi…

Radio

The Urbanist - Tall Stories 99: Brussels' Kanal

26 March 2018

In 2023 a new museum for modern and contemporary art is coming to Brussels. We ask whether architecture and good design can bring new life to the Belgium capital.

Radio

The Monocle Daily - Tuesday 13 March

13 March 2018

We reflect on the sudden departure of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson from Washington, look at diplomatic ties between Canada and Belgium as the latter’s royal family touches down, and get a summary of one of the tas…

A 110

Article

Defence briefing

18 January 2018

The nations that have their own military broadcasters, plus the Finnish Jaeger Brigade shows off its Arctic-combat skills.

D 110

Article

Architecture briefing

18 January 2018

From a home-renovation TV show to the brave new designs broadcasting modern ideas, we present our round-up of the need-to-know stories.

Radio

The Globalist - Tuesday 9 January

9 January 2018

We examine the shambolic nature of Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle, look at high-level diplomatic talks on the Korean peninsula and ask whether the end is nigh for Belgium’s government. Plus: the enduring and terrifying…

170 results for Belgium

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