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27 results for Leipzig

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Pressing issue

18 October 2018

The east German city of Leipzig might not be a huge metropolis but it packs a punch when it comes to its graphic-design credentials. We meet the new generation of creatives who are swapping the hectic streets of Berlin for…

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Revving up Germany

21 June 2012

He believes in playing classical music as a way to prevent road rage and he understands that better transport solutions mean a higher quality of life. Meet Peter Ramsauer, Germany’s minister of transportation, construction…

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Europe

19 June 2014

Leipzig's stocks rises to rival Berlin, Vienna gets into the (walking) zone and Moscow moves to tackle traffic.

Film

Leipzig’s artist studios

6 July 2016

Dubbed the new Berlin, Leipzig is home to an increasing number of galleries and project spaces – but the city still has lots of space for inexpensive artists’ ateliers.

Radio

The Briefing - Foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss Syria

17 March 2025

As tensions rise in the region, foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss the future of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Syria. Plus: Mark Carney snubs the US on his first international trip, why Leipzig is Germany’s fastest growing…

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Teutonic lights

21 February 2013

When we think about 21st-century Europe, we think about Germany. But our picture of the character and global outlook of the country can often be shaped by outdated notions. Here, Monocle crosses the real Germany and disc…

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Artist studios: changing spaces

22 June 2016

All cities love the artistic vibe but often destroy it with high rents, so the affordability of artists’ studios is a good judge of cultural quality of life – it’s even a new judging metric for this year’s survey. With that…

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Expo 61: Mighty Mittelstand

21 February 2013

They may not be sexy but the small firms that make everything from dog leads to lifting gear are the fuel powering Germany’s economy.

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Full-speed ahead

17 June 2009

Obama is allocating $8bn for high-speed rail – but much of the expertise will come from Europe. Monocle went on the euro-rails with US transport secretary Ray LaHood as he sought inspiration and contacts. Then on page 76…

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Making a splash

17 March 2011

How do you make people think it’s fun to dress up in rubber? That’s the challenge facing a diving industry fed up with its image as a sport for middle-aged holiday-makers in the Maldives. At Boot 2011 they seem to have the…

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Future proofing

22 February 2024

Turbulent economies and high interest rates make it a challenging time to invest in real estate but there are still lots of opportunities. We ask 10 leading industry professionals to tell us why there might be some cause…

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Printed perfection

17 January 2013

Whether it be picture-laden coffee table tomes or volumes on aesthetic theory, Germany produces some of the finest art books in the world – and that’s not limited to Taschen. Monocle went to Berlin to pore over a buoyant…

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Design & architecture

21 February 2013

The latest buildings, most innovative products and most promising talent.

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Building connections

27 April 2023

Cautious investors, climate change and the shifting nature of work are challenging the property industry but at trade fair Mipim on the Côte d’Azur, the mood is – mostly – optimistic.

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Design

21 March 2013

The latest buildings, most innovative products and most promising talent.

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Expo no. 84: Freight of your life

20 May 2015

It might be a panda en route to a zoo or cashmere jumpers heading for Beijing or Boston. But regardless of value there is a good chance it is going to be shipped through Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo hub.