1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (501+ words) Amid global conflict and rising energy prices, the once-affluent heartland of Venezuela's oil industry is placing hope in US investment. No place on earth experiences a higher concentration of. .. No place on earth experiences a higher concentration of lightning than…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (92+ words) Two decades after the Lei Cidade Limpa, S'o Paulo faces a return of gaudy large-scale building ads. Read next: If you have the privilege, this is a way to survive." How two 1950s towers built community in S'o Paulo Why Casa…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (246+ words) The Egyptian capital is fast evolving as developers seek fresh opportunities on its storied streets. Here we investigate whether the restoration of its bustling heart can be done without sacrificing its essence. Culture: The recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum on…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (242+ words) We meet Daniel Sazonov, Helsinki's millennial mayor, to discuss his city's progress and challenges, from maintaining its green image to diplomatic risk management. What are your biggest goals as mayor? Economic growth, jobs and vitality. The city can't solve everything…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (229+ words) About an hour from Milan by train and bursting with traditional trattorias, historical sites and a rich cultural scene, Bologna offers a perfect getaway from the design capital's hustle and bustle. Bologna's commitment to good eating has also kept its…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (740+ words) You'll no doubt have heard a fair bit about Greenland lately and that publicity, thanks in no small part to the'US president's public yearning for the island, has led to a surge in tourism. And yet planning a visit to…...

17+ hour, 28+ min ago  (193+ words) Let our guide lead you away from the crowds of tourists and towards the people and places that make Venetian life what it truly is today. And yet, no matter how level-headed I have tried to be, I have always…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (95+ words) Tokyo-based start-up Icoma makes this electric two-wheeler that can be collapsed to the size of a suitcase. This Monocle Design Award winner shows that the best design solutions emerge from everyday frustrations. Further reading: All 25 winners of the 2026 Monocle Design…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (542+ words) Monocle Seattle Waterfront Park by Field Operations The plan proved to be the ace in the hole for local officials, as they built public support for a new tax and sought philanthropic donations to fund the $806m (687m) undertaking that spanned seven…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1206+ words) Monocle This is the unlikely link that Norwegian aluminium producer Hydro has forged through its R100 project, a programme that turns post-consumer material into refined furniture and lighting pieces made entirely within a 100-kilometre radius. When the project " a collaboration between…...