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20 results for Saxony

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Sign of the times

18 March 2023

A porcine poster in Saxony informs and entertains.

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The German region of Saxony has shaken off the shackles of communist rule to establish itself as a manufacturing centre for top-of-the-range, quality brands – from cars to clocks to clothing. But can Dresden become as…

Radio

Konfekt Korner - Winter skin rituals, wreath-making and Christmas figurines

30 November 2022

This month, host Sophie Grove presents the show from Dufourstrasse 90 – our Zürich outpost – and it’s full of festive fun. From how to keep your skin protected from the elements with the owner of modern apothecary Eden to…

Monocle Minute

Left in the lurch

16 March 2016

Much of the media coverage of last weekend’s regional elections in Germany has focused on what it means for chancellor Angela Merkel and her “open door” policy on refugees. But there’s another angle that shouldn’t be for…

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Editor’s letter

21 February 2019

As we invite you to say ‘bonjour’ to our issue devoted to all things French, our editor in chief explains how our latest page-turner owes its beginnings to some pondering in a Parisian bookshop.

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Sweetness and might

21 February 2013

Think you’ve got the measure of the Haribo gummy bear? Think again. Behind that loveable face is a company that buys out rivals and takes its competitors to court. And we bet you didn’t know what country he’s from…

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History repeating

21 March 2019

As Monocle starts a new chapter in the form of a new German printing house, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé looks back at his editorial schooling in Hamburg.

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Getting to know the region

13 October 2007

Plot a course straight for North Rhine-Westphalia and get to know your way around the region.

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Making time

23 March 2017

In a tough environment for watchmakers, A Lange & Söhne is determined to maintain the high standards that have won it a loyal following. CEO Wilhelm Schmid explains his plans.

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Calling the shots

27 November 2019

Its émigrés helped to shape the global film industry and now the country itself is becoming a cinema and TV production hub. So how is Hungary earning its starring role as the Hollywood of Europe?

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Inventory no. 92

15 March 2016

This April we shower you with well-made ephemera, including a Canadian gin, Nordic planters and Swiss sundries, plus a handsome set of travel guides and some desirable deskware.

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Up in arms

16 February 2023

Andrew Mueller surveys the military hardware that will reshape modern warfare in the years to come.

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Makers & Shakers

15 November 2012

For the second in this month’s special round-table series we talked with four businessmen about craftsmanship, manufacturing and the importance of where things are made.

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Culture

18 August 2015

Our pick of this month's arts offerings.

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Career advisers

23 March 2017

With the German chancellor’s position hanging in the balance, we ask politicians, journalists, media experts and more to give us their angle on Angela’s next move – was jetzt?

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Brain vs brawn

16 August 2012

In the forest of Evjemoen, Norway’s officer training school puts troops through an extreme test of endurance. It’s a physical and mental challenge but more of the latter in these days of modern warfare.