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Europe
We take a look at Silivo Berlusconi's motorcade, and some surprising differences between the Finns and the Swedes.
Forecast 2009
How Mexico's postal service is being transformed, powering up Italy and the banks that are set to thriven 2009.
Expo 19: The good life
We celebrate three close-knit communities in Tokyo, Istanbul and a mountain town in Italy. Due to design, history or geography, these places have what it takes for an easy-going and cosy way of life.
Harboured dreams
Italy’s Trieste has ambitions to return to its former glory as a wealthy trading port, luring start-ups with its enviable location and high quality of life.
Travel
A report from the UK's Farnborough Airshow, Tokyo's only boutique hotel gets a makeover, Air Dolomiti's expansion, plus essential addresses in Madrid.
Europe
Turkish Military Academy, rebranding Italy and Angela Merkel's official transport of choice.
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.
Oh so Pitti
Pitti Uomo, the world's top menswear show, has felt the effects of a consumer spending slowdown. Yet the brands on show this summer were taking new directions and exhibiting strong and innovative products.
Legally briefed
Encounters with Italian law are frequently less than elegant, but one northern notary’s offices present a very civil partnership between clean modernity and solemn tradition.
