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A third constitutional referendum in 15 years for Italy, plus the special bond between Québec and Bavaria.
Clear water
Our concept for a fleet of Greek cruise ships that would restore national pride.
Reportage: Captains of industry
Greece’s maritime tradition is keeping the country afloat. Monocle drops anchor at the naval academies on Hydra and in Piraeus, where a new generation of sailors are being educated for a life at sea.
Classical revival
Greece has recently grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons. While commentators indulge in schadenfreude, we think it’s time to celebrate the things the country still does rather well.
Expo: Best-kept secret
Spread across a picturesque peninsula, Athens offers its residents a choice of beaches to enjoy away from the daily city grind. The views aren’t too shabby either, offering a perfect local escape.
Notes on a sandal
Amid economic turbulence, new shoots of a Greek fashion revival are bringing fresh impetus to the nation’s creative industries and helping to preserve traditional techniques.
Europe
The mayor of London's blond ambition, Greece's new foreign affairs stance and Poland goes to the polls.
Europe
Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufaki's strong sense of style, plus a look ahead to the Finnish elections
Picking up the pieces
An ambitious new generation of Greek architects is on the rise, demonstrating a unique approach to design. Forced by the nation’s economic malaise, they are taking their skills around the world.
Expo 75: Aegina
Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.
