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Expo 31: Road to salvation
In Trollhättan, the loyalty to Saab is palpable. But with the carmaker’s future in the balance, the town is attracting technology start-ups and transforming itself into a hub for Sweden’s film industry.
Europe
Sweden cracks down on "sickies", Hungary's and Slovakia's war of words, and Paris trials electric-car sharing.
The living is easy
Sweden’s second city is fertile soil for small businesses thanks to its history of maritime adventure, the population’s can-do attitude and its intimate size, which helps keep the co-operative spirit alive and well.
Europe
The Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov and his nightclub-bouncer style, why the French are busy making babies and the Italians are busy doing nothing.
Should we force it?
As Sweden ends compulsory national service, Finland carries on. We consider the way forward for conscription in modern social democracies as a way to recruit citizens, not just soldiers.
Architecture/Design
An elegant summerhouse by Norwegian firm JVA, Pukeberg’s handcrafted glass from Sweden and a sleek stool collection from Melbourne. Plus, a catch-up with architect Kengo Kuma about his latest projects.
Europe
We take a look at Silivo Berlusconi's motorcade, and some surprising differences between the Finns and the Swedes.
Going solo
Frida Hyvönen is a singer-songwriter with an intimate understanding of the grand piano and the great outdoors. Monocle went backstage with the Swedish chanteuse in Paris as she prepared for her new record.
Mathias Dahlgren
Celebrated Swedish chef Mathias Dahlgren enjoys complex dinners at work but prefers simplicity in his free time. His last meal: a rustic rye and cheese sandwich with black coffee in Nyckelviken forest near Stockholm.
