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Mauricio Ruiz is a writer and journalist who has lived in the US, Belgium, Mexico and Norway. His work has appeared in Words Without Borders, CatapultThe CommonThe RumpusElectric LiteratureJMWWRiver TeethLiteral Magazine, among others. He's been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and Myriad Editions Competition in the UK, as well as the Fish Short Story Prize in Ireland. He has received fellowships from OMI writers (NY), Société des auteurs (Belgium), Jakob Sande (Norway), Can Serrat (Spain), and the Three Seas' Council (Rhodes). His second book, Silencios al sur, was published in early 2017, and his work has partially been translated into Dutch and French. Mauricio Ruiz can be followed on Twitter and Instagram.

26 July 2022

Use of private jets is on the rise despite high CO2 emissions

Commercial aviation is experiencing challenging times in the US and across Europe due to a shortage of staff coupled with a sharp increase in demand, while […]
26 July 2022

easyJet partners with Rolls-Royce to develop hydrogen combustion engine

On July 20th, easyJet and Rolls-Royce announced a new partnership called H2ZERO, which will pioneer the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a […]
26 July 2022

What impact do international schools have in Brussels?

The capital of Belgium is the beating heart of Europe in more than one way. Because of its location, the country has been a crossroad for […]
25 July 2022

Qatar Airways increases number of special all-inclusive FIFA World Cup travel packages

With demand soaring, Qatar Airways ramps up special all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel packages for fans to secure their place in world’s biggest football […]
25 July 2022

The United Kingdom will host Eurovision next year

After Ukraine won the 2022 Eurovision song contest, the problem of the location of next year’s edition arose. As tradition dictates, the winner has the honour […]
25 July 2022

How speaking more than one language affects your brain

Speaking more than one language has clear advantages but mixing them all is not unusual. Researchers are studying the impact of speaking two or more languages […]
25 July 2022

The best restaurants in the world for 2022 have been revealed

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2022 have been revealed. The World’s 50 Best is an initiative created in 2002. The team comprises of 1,080 culinary […]
25 July 2022

Groundbreaking research to make carbon-neutral jet fuel a reality by using sunlight

Researchers have designed a fuel production system that uses water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight to produce aviation fuel.  The research published in the journal Joule, could […]
25 July 2022

Ampaire accomplished longest hybrid-electric mission ever

Ampaire, an American pioneer company in electric aviation, has accomplished the longest hybrid-electric mission ever.  The Ampaire’s electric EEL aircraft completed a 3,025 km (1,880 mile) […]
25 July 2022

Travel chaos at Eurotunnel is easing, says UK’s Automobile Association

After a weekend of disruption at the Eurotunnel, the holiday traffic jams are easing. The  Automobile Association (AA) motoring group says the time to reach the check-in […]
25 July 2022

Europe continues to develop its network of high-speed trains

With fires in Spain and recurrent heatwaves across Europe, initiatives to curb Green House Gas (GHG) emissions have become a priority. According to Euronews, aviation generates […]
25 July 2022

EU travellers will need to apply for “permission to travel” before entering the UK

The UK government has announced the launch of a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visa-free foreigners. Priti Patel, UK Home Secretary, stated that the new […]
25 July 2022

24 hours in Meise

Meise is a Belgian municipality located just outside Brussels, in the Flemish Brabant region. Its scenery and quiet atmosphere make it great for a short getaway […]
22 July 2022

Ukrainian art exhibition housed at Brussels Art and History Museum this summer

Sometime before the war started, an exhibition was curated to be displayed at the KunstCentret Silkeborg in Denmark. On 29 January, it opened its doors, letting […]
22 July 2022

Why is Almeria the Hollywood of Spain?

In Tabernas, the only desert in Europe, you will find authentic western sets, transformed in the most original Mediterranean Theme Park, with live shows and an […]
22 July 2022

SpaceX faces competition pledging a trip to Mars in 2024

Two start-up companies are partnering to go to Mars in 2024, beating SpaceX’s ambition of reaching the Red Planet and become an inter-planetary species. The unprecedented […]