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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.

18 July 2023

Bali to implement $10 tourist tax ‘to protect environment and culture’

The regional government of Bali has announced that tourists will have to pay a tax of 150,000 rupiah (the equivalent of 10 dollars or 9 euros) […]
18 July 2023

Travel warnings issued as heat storms take over Europe

Heat storms are taking over Europe, especially in the south, where consecutive heatwaves are expected to bring record breaking temperatures, up to 48˚C. The overall conditions […]
17 July 2023

Lufthansa invests in 4D flight information technology to reduce CO2 emissions

In a bid to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a greener aviation industry, pioneer in sustainable aviation, Lufthansa Group, has made significant investments in […]
17 July 2023

Royal Caribbean unveils most sustainable ultra luxury cruise ship

Silversea, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean, has unveiled Silver Nova, which, according to the company, is “the most environmentally conscious ultra-luxury cruise ship ever built”. The […]
17 July 2023

Sicilian airport closes after fire break out

Sicily’s main airport, in Catania, has closed down after a fire broke out on Sunday night. Firefighters were called at the scene and although the Vincenzo […]
17 July 2023

European Air Traffic Control performance is disappointing, says IATA

Travel chaos was more or less the norm in the summer of 2022. As the aviation sector seemed to recover after being unprepared for the spike […]
17 July 2023

Could a seaweed ‘second skin’ revolutionise fitness and healthcare?

Sensors made using seaweed could become part of healthcare and fitness solutions in the very future, researchers have found. Using seaweed mixed with graphene, rock salt […]
17 July 2023

Brussels gets stricter on scooters and shared mobility

Brussels’ government is the latest authority to introduce tighter regulation of the shared mobility sector. Safety and accessibility are the guiding principles behind the new measures. […]
17 July 2023

India succeeds at launching mission to become fourth nation on the Moon

On Friday July 14th, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched its mission to explore the Moon’s south pole, Chandrayaan-3, a probe that is expected to […]
17 July 2023

Europeans to cast votes on new themes for euro banknotes

The European Central Bank (ECB) is inviting European citizens to giver their feedback on the proposed themes for the next generation of euro banknotes. From 10 […]
17 July 2023

Nearly 1,000 workers to strike at London Gatwick Airport

British union Unite has called an eight-day strike at London Gatwick airport as employees demand better salaries. The union claims that they are paid an average […]
14 July 2023

Paris to raise SUV parking fees from 2024

In an effort to combat pollution and address the growing issue of “auto-obesity”, Paris city hall has approved a measure to increase parking fees for SUV […]
14 July 2023

Dona Chica’s Palace in Braga to become a luxury hotel

After 30 years of abandonment, Dona Chica’s Palace, in Palmeira, located on the outskirts of Braga, Portugal, is undergoing a remarkable transformation into a luxurious five-star […]
14 July 2023

Over 100 Ryanair flights cancelled in Belgium this weekend

Last week, Belgium-based Ryanair pilots announced their intent to strike on 15 and 16 July, unless the airline was willing to negotiate their salaries and working […]
14 July 2023

Is aspartame a health risk or not?

Over the past few weeks, aspartame, a commonly used sweetener, has been in the headlines, since information leaked about the International Agency for Research on Cancer […]
14 July 2023

Does the Titan disaster signal the end of disruptive rapid innovation?

As the world recovers from the Titan submersible disaster, Travel Tomorrow explores the incident’s implications for innovators and regulators in this two-part article. The Oceangate Titan […]