156 results for Belgium

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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 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…

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Defence briefing

18 January 2018

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

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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.

A 2018

Article

Ghosts of the past

14 December 2017

Belgium has opened an impressive new embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But this soft-power flourish will struggle to repair relations with the old colonial master – especially when the DRC is set on a worrying…

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Softly does it

16 November 2017

Our annual survey of the nations that best use their gentler sides to get things done.

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Article

Building society

16 November 2017

A former construction yard has been brought back to life by businesses that are working together to grow – quite literally.

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Knitty gritty

16 November 2017

He delights in the detail but, for the founder of knitwear label John Sterner, provenance is also a priority – so before launching the collection he bought a sheep farm.

Radio

The Briefing - Thursday 2 November

2 November 2017

Does the ousted Catalan leader intend to stay in Belgium? We discuss allegations of sleaze in the UK’s parliament and ask what it could mean for the ruling party. Plus: we delve into the newly released Bin Laden files and…

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