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10 results for Montreux

Film

Montreux Jazz Festival

2 August 2010

The Montreux Jazz festival is a celebration of music in beautiful mountain surroundings with eclectic acts, good food and an atmosphere more focused on bonhomie than going bananas. Monocle's culture editor Robert Bound…

Radio

The Globalist, episode 583

22 January 2014

We discuss what prospects there are for a deal as Syria peace talks begin in Montreux, find out if high-speed rail is finally back on the cards in the US and check in with Tom Keene from Bloomberg on day one of Davos.

Radio

The Monocle Daily, episode 440

5 July 2013

We get the latest defence news, look ahead to arguably the most famous jazz festival in the world – the 47th Montreux Jazz Festival, and hear recommendations for a great Friday night out in Montréal.

Monocle Minute

Open waters

8 December 2015

The mighty Bosphorus is Istanbul’s lifeline to the world but it can also be something of a liability. Over the summer, those taking a waterside stroll would often see gargantuan warships bearing Russia’s ensign sailing to…

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Floats your boat

20 April 2017

The strategically key Bosphorus Strait has put Istanbul’s nerdy ship-spotters at the axis of shifting military tides.

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Keeping it reel

23 May 2024

Switzerland’s largest cinema has reopened after a three-year renovation. We explore this living monument to the power of film.

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Power trips

24 January 2014

For places of influence and significance, 2014 marks the year diplomacy returns home, the redemption of a former foe, an island upgrade to a military outpost and the next big move in intelligence. Monocle tracks their…

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Fête accompli

15 August 2019

Every generation the quiet Vaud town of Vevey comes ablaze in a riot of colour, costumery and carousing during its Fête des Vignerons. But the abstemious few must ensure it all runs with Swiss precision.

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Best seat in the house

24 October 2024

What can our settee tell us about our personalities, lifestyles and aspirations? We visit the homes of leading creatives to find out.

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The summer in culture

17 June 2010

With those festivals and summer film releases upon us, here’s a hand with your artistic intake.