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Culture

Media

Monocle speaks with the head of Slate's new French edition. Also in this issue: a new Saudi Arabian satellite channel for the underprivileged and the reopening of a beloved Belgian film museum.

  • Issue #22
  • 6 min read
Media
Travel and restaurants

Straat wise

Antwerp is often called Belgium's most attractive city. Perhaps it's because of its eccentrics and exceptional shopping, particularly along the eclectic, historic thoroughfare of Kloosterstraat.

  • Issue #18
  • 5 min read
Portrait of Michael Marcy, owner of Michael Marcy furniture shop, wearing glasses and a red jacket.
Affairs

Failing states

Europe is home to three nations that should be successes but instead are failing badly. Over the following pages, we look at their problems – from corruption to constitutional meltdown.

  • Issue #16
  • 18 min read
Failing states
Culture

Battle of Flanders

Monocle meets Christian Van Thillo, CEO of De Persgroep, a powerful Belgian media empire that understands its market’s every desire. He took the helm fresh out of college and built a powerhouse.

  • Issue #7
  • 5 min read
Battle of Flanders
Affairs

Europe

Is wealthy Norwegian Christian Ringnes imposing bad taste on Oslo? His plan for a €30m sculpture park of women is causing controversy, though most politicians seem pleased with the gift to the city.

  • Issue #7
  • 4 min read
Europe

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