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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.

19 June 2023

Tourists setting foot on Sardinia’s Pink Beach risk fines of up to €3,500

Tourists who dare to visit the protected Spiaggia Rosa or Pink Beach in Sardinia face steep fines ranging from €300 up to €3,500. On June 2nd, […]
19 June 2023

Hainan Airlines under fire over new policy to suspend ‘overweight’ flight attendants

China‘s Hainan Airlines is facing criticism after it announced new weight standards for its cabin crew. The new rules set specifications for body size and weight […]
19 June 2023

Eurostar consultant to asses 11-month service disruption on Amsterdam-London route

Eurostar has announced the appointment of an independent consultant to assess possibilities for maintaining its train service from Amsterdam Central Station to London, in the face […]
19 June 2023

Belgian Minister of Mobility to propose ban on domestic short-haul flights

On Friday June 16th, Belgium’s Federal Minister of Mobility, Georges Gilkinet, announced a desire to implement a total ban on domestic flights in the country. A […]
16 June 2023

Where to unwind and rejuvenate in Brussels

Brussels, the vibrant capital of Europe, a city where business and pleasure harmoniously coexist in a seamless blend of work and leisure. But, as is so […]
16 June 2023

Airlines call for global alignment of airport slot regulations

Airline associations around the world are calling on governments to ensure the global alignment of airport slot regulations and safeguard the consistent, fair and transparent allocation […]
16 June 2023

Summertime and the living is easy in Mechelen

From palm trees and beaches to brewery gardens and chilling along the banks of the Dyle, Mechelen’s Flemish charms will seduce you this summer. And with […]
16 June 2023

Dubrovnik bans wheeled suitcases to fight noise pollution

The city of Dubrovnik is tightening the rules on noise nuisance, with a series of new measures announced by Mayor Mato Franković at a recent citizens’ […]
16 June 2023

Aviation startup flies aircraft powered by hydrogen for 15 minutes

US-based startup Universal Hydrogen successfully tested its small aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel cells during 15 minutes at an altitude of 3,500 feet or roughly 1 […]
16 June 2023

Hidden Ghent: delve into the secrets of a medieval capital

Ghent is a place of secrets going back to the seventh century. For five hundred years over the Middle Ages, it was one of Europe’s most […]
15 June 2023

Dutch low-cost Transavia fined for using trainees as employees on flights

Budget airline Transavia is facing a fine after the Dutch Labour Inspectorate revealed the low-cost carrier was using trainees and interns as full employees on regular […]
15 June 2023

Brussels unveils strategy to promote running and improve public spaces

The city of Brussels is looking to implement a “be running” strategy, aiming to encourage the practice of running in Brussels. The plan, drawn up by […]
15 June 2023

Airbus forecasts aircraft demand will double by 2042

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has released its global market forecast for 2023 to 2042 (GMF23), expecting aircraft demand to double over the next 20 years. The […]
15 June 2023

What is the World Culture Festival?

The World Culture Festival (WCF) is a grand event that epitomizes the diverse tapestry of global cultures, fostering unity, harmony, and understanding among people from all […]
15 June 2023

Ryanair chief pilot fired for grooming female junior pilots

On Tuesday, 14 June, Ryanair Chief People Officer Darrell Hughes released a staff memo mentioning that the airline’s chief pilot was dismissed with immediate effect due […]
15 June 2023

Google Maps now tells you where you can breathe fresh air

What would we do without Google? For most of us, it’s the first thing we see when we open our internet server and living without it […]