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Work in progress
From food-loving French taking long lunch breaks to workaholic Japanese businessmen, the world continues to approach office culture in very different ways.
Europe
Commuters take to the water in Stockholm, the Italian prime minister tackles corruption and Slovenians get ready to go to the polls.
Business
We report on how Portuguese and Brazilian middle classes are choosing France as their top European destination. Plus, we look at the new, yet familiar, wave of coffee makers popping up across America.
Europe
What's next for Berlin's Tegel airport, the growing problem of guns in France and windpower goes quiet in Sweden
Outside the box
French luxury label Moynat, famed for its sturdy trunks, fell out of favour in the 1970s. A recent relaunch proves there’s still a market for tradition with a contemporary twist.
Match point
‘Paris Match’ scores regular exclusives thanks to an army of reporters and photographers who mix celebrity with hard-edged news. Monocle meets the Paris-based team.
XXI marks the spot
With no advertising, no marketing and limited online presence, the success of ‘XXI’ magazine has proven that readers do not need much persuasion to pay for beautifully presented, long-form journalism.
Play it again
French accordion player Yvette Horner harks back to another age. Her nostalgic repertoire draws on the countryside as a source of inspiration. Despite the years, her desire to play remains.
Feeding John Malkovich
The Hollywood actor, director and fashion designer shares his ‘last meal’ in a restaurant built into the rocks near his home in Provence.
Going south
Montpellier is France's fastest-growing city, ranking as one of the best for business. It supports new ventures and hi-tech companies, and has an enviable quality of life to boot.
