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Defence
Nuclear take-off in North Korea, the ongoing flight of the Warthog and dealing with cyber security.
The opener
Mascots, Macron and Munich are on our mind this month as we embark on our regular round-up of worldly opinion.
Design
The sunny outlook for London's design scene and Johanna Agerman Ross on her new role at the V&A.
New wave
Once home to waterfront workers, Helsinki’s Punavuori district is now awash with young businesses. We meet the new kids on the dock.
At your service: Finnair Flight Academy
Countries are investing in tourism beyond just hotels and restaurants. Meet the next generation of maître d’s, waiters and flight attendants learning the fine art of hospitality at the world’s best schools.
Letters from home
We meet the makers and painters continuing the aesthetic legacy of their cities, creating and preserving signs with gold leaf, ochre-white paint and neon tubes.
Expo: Sporting success
The Helsinki Swimming Stadium, originally for the 1940 Olympics, is a winning attraction in the Finnish capital. An oasis among lush lawns where residents come for relaxation and training – after a compulsory jump.
Aiming high
After financial turbulence, things are looking up for Finnair. With plans for an airport expansion, a fleet makeover and a focus on promoting the national brand, the airline is aiming for a comeback.
Market recovery
The restoration of the Finnish capital’s fresh-produce hub has put it back at the heart the city.
