The best of Monocle Radio in the week: we pay tribute to a bossa-nova legend, attend the European Tramdriver Championship and take a ride on the Orient Express. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on ‘The Curator’, we speak with contemporary-art legends Gilbert & George and Swedish pop group Ace of Base. Plus: the political situation in New Caledonia.


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A round-up of this week’s news stories, including the UK’s snap-election announcement, the Vatican tightening rules on supernatural phenomena tackle and France celebrating the baguette with a new stamp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What We Learned: Friday 24 May

This week we look at ways to rebuild Syria, the vibrant food scene in Ho Chi Minh City and the top Swiss songs of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A round-up of this week’s news stories, including the sad demise of the New York-Dublin “portal” and the fallout from Eurovision 2024.
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What We Learned: Friday 17 May

EU ambassadors approve a new package of sanctions on Russia, an update on the student protests in the US and might the UK be getting a new Conservative party? Plus: reports from the Eurovision Song Contest and Zagreb’s weird museums. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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