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Hear that? It’s Slovenia’s ski-jumping team soaring to the top of the podium
A robust training centre, youth development programme and a family of high flyers have helped Slovenia defy gravity and soar to the top of the ski-jumping world.
Why the Winter Olympics are better than the Summer Games
Often seen as a junior partner of the Summer Games, the Winter Olympics are a thrill to watch – and an important diplomatic asset for nations canny enough to participate.
‘My office manager has dressed up as a Roman centurion.’ Marco Balich on organising the perfect Milano Cortina Olympic opening ceremony
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony is reliant on thousands of volunteers and watched by two billion people worldwide. Monocle meets the man tasked with creating the ultimate high-stakes global party.
10 projects reshaping Italy as its north prepares for the Olympic Winter Games
From new transportation technology to the expansion of communication networks, Italy is upgrading its infrastructure ahead of stepping into the global spotlight.
Opinion
Letter from Italy: Feeling positive ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina
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State of the nation: Canada
Standing firm in the face of a flailing US president, Canada’s immigration policies, burgeoning economy and soft-power initiatives set a far more positive tone.
Get your skates on
Pyeongchang is hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics – and it’s spending big on getting the games going.
