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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.

2 August 2023

Why is flying over Tibet so challenging?

Tibet has become a ‘no-go zone’ for commercial aviation for a number of reasons, most of them linked to safety. The Tibetan plateau is located in […]
2 August 2023

Brussels’ Tram Experience launches program for the new season

Starting this September, the Tram Experience will be taking food lovers on an extraordinary culinary journey through the streets of Brussels. On the menu, a procession […]
2 August 2023

Paris and London’s different approaches to rivers, pollution and tourism

Like many major cities, London and Paris are located on great navigable rivers. The Thames runs for 215 miles, 346 km, through southern England and London […]
2 August 2023

Scientists are trying to figure out why the ocean is becoming green

Over the past two decades, 56% of Earth’s oceans have become greener, according to a new study by a team of scientists from the United States […]
2 August 2023

Despite rebound, European air traffic faces “significant downside risks and much uncertainty”

Despite a steady rebound in the first half of the year, increasing 28.3% compared to 2022, passenger traffic at Europe’s airport faces “significant downside risks and […]
2 August 2023

These are Europe’s 10 least stressful airports

Going through the airport before starting a trip can be quite the ordeal. If travelling for business or pleasure, never knowing exactly how early is too […]
2 August 2023

UNESCO recommends putting Venice on its endangered heritage list

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recommended that Venice, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, be added to its […]
2 August 2023

Why is British Airways still struggling to recover?

British Airways (BA) is the only International Airlines Group (IAG) carrier yet to return to 2019 capacity, according to second quarter financial results. In embarrassing news […]
1 August 2023

US restricts visa waiver for Hungarians over background security concerns

On Tuesday, August 1st, the US announced new travel restrictions on citizens from Hungary because of concerns that the identities of nearly 1 million foreigners who […]
1 August 2023

The world’s largest natural carbon sinks

Natural carbon sinks absorb half of the human-produced carbon emissions. In the current context of global warming, they play a crucial role in the future of […]
1 August 2023

Flanders’ Rubens Castle opens its doors for Stories Unfold festival

The Flemish Brabant province of Zemst is all set to witness an exciting cultural spectacle as Rubens Castle, also known as Het Steen or the Castle […]
1 August 2023

Real-life Barbie World set to open in Arizona in 2024

A new theme park is set to open in Glendale, Arizona in 2024, and it’s going to be a dream come true for Barbie fans. The […]
1 August 2023

FISU Summer World University Games kick off in Chengdu

The 31st edition of the FISU Summer World University Games kicked off in Chengdu, China, on 28 July, after being postponed twice due to the Covid-19 […]
1 August 2023

Entire pilot whale pod dies despite rescue efforts in Australia

An entire pod of pilot whales has died on the coast of Western Australia after repeatedly beaching themselves. Experts and volunteers spent nearly two days attempting […]
1 August 2023

Belgian cold weather amid European heatwaves caused coastal tourism slump in July

While the month of July was declared the hottest over the past 120,000 years before it had even ended and most of Europe is struggling in […]
1 August 2023

China accelerates plans for crewed landing on the Moon by 2030

China is charging ahead with its plans to consolidate its position as one of the major global players in space. The Asian giant plans to land […]