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The weekly pilgrimage to a ‘laiki agora’ is at the heart of Greek lifestyle. To celebrate the launch of our latest book, Monocle Films takes stock at one of its favourite Athenian food markets.

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1401227/the-monocle-travel-guide-athens/).

As the festivities ramp up, find a perch by the fireplace to enjoy the December/January issue of Monocle. We've got Christmas shopping guides for cities from Tokyo to Vancouver and gift ideas aplenty; you can also toast 2019 with our Soft Power Survey, which is full of the nations to watch. Cheers!

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1406059/issue-119/).

Saunas are at the heart of Finnish culture. To celebrate the launch of our latest book, Monocle Films selects the hottest places to work up a sweat.

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1401228/the-monocle-travel-guide-helsinki/).

The Netherlands is a world leader in the horticulture industry and shows no sign of wilting. We visit a delicately orchestrated flower auction, a grower and a florist to unpack the challenges of this fragrant business.

From a thriving economy to potent soft-power credentials, we unpack what keeps Canada on the up.

We travel to Mipcom, the annual tradeshow in Cannes, to meet the movers and shakers defining the future of the film and television industry.

To celebrate the launch of A. Lange & Söhne's limited-edition timepiece Datograph Up/Down Lumen, we speak to architect Joe Morris and photographer Polly Tootal about their creative processes – and how light informs their practice.

Find out more about the watch [here](https://alange-soehne.com/en/unlimited-facettes).

Our November issue has a special focus on the Netherlands (so special, in fact, that we have published issues with a limited-edition Dutch cover). We've also got designs on improving your home, an interview with Malaysia's PM and an in-depth discussion about branding. Where to start?

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1392186/issue-118/).

We introduce you to the faces and places we saw on our journey from New Orleans to New Mexico.

Our conference has become a key gathering for people who want to create better cities, homes and lives. Bringing together a global audience who see the bigger picture, it's a unique mix of debates, dinner and hospitality. So how can you get involved? We look back at the moments that made the sunny 2018 edition in Zürich such a success.

[Next stop: Madrid. Buy your ticket for the 2019 edition of the conference](https://conference.monocle.com/).