In this article, I don't cover urban air mobility or international geopolitical analysis, but focus on the economic, social, and strategic situation of London—the city where I live and work—which remains the...
London - Victoria is not short on places to eat, but it has long been short on places to linger. With the opening of Emilia’s Crafted Pasta on Victoria Street, that imbalance...
Bottega 35 is a restaurant defined by confidence rather than novelty. Opened by Emerald Hospitality Group and founded by twin brothers Alberto and Arian Zandi, it presents itself as a neighbourhood address with ambition, grounded in the rhythms of Tuscan cuisine. Pasta sits at the heart of the menu, from slow-cooked pappardelle ragù to mafaldine finished tableside in a wheel of pecorino with truffle—moments of theatre that feel purposeful rather than performative.
Grilled dishes follow the same philosophy, allowing fire and seasoning to lead, while seafood plates remain clean, balanced, and precise. Desserts lean unapologetically traditional, reinforcing a commitment to pleasure over reinvention. The interiors, designed by Marta Gaset, echo this sensibility through natural light, reclaimed materials, and a sense of timelessness. Bottega 35 doesn’t seek to impress loudly; instead, it builds trust—establishing itself as a place designed for return visits rather than one-off occasions.
Art, cities and communities intersect in City Meets Earth, a group exhibition hosted at Little Louie in Elephant Park, London. As the show reaches its final moment, the Creative Spaces Networking Midday on 30 January brings together artists, architects, creatives and professionals to explore how art can shape dialogue, memory and the future of urban life.
More than a century ago, Greenland was already at the center of international strategic interests. The Lansing Declaration of August 4, 1916, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Robert Lansing, marked a key moment in recognizing Danish sovereignty over the island while laying the foundations for long-term American involvement in the Arctic. Understanding this historical agreement helps explain why Greenland remains geopolitically relevant today.
Over the past fifty years the world has weathered epoch‑making crises, from oil shocks to financial disruptions, culminating in the current BRICS+ challenge to the dominance of the dollar. The New Development Bank and plans for alternative currencies signal a structural shift in global capital flows.
