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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.

4 April 2023

Airports remind passengers about carry-on rules to avoid delays over Easter holiday

With the Easter holiday break around the corner, European airlines and airports are urging passengers to arrive on time and have their carry-on bags ready for […]
4 April 2023

‘Expedition Egypt’ opens to the public at Belgium’s Art and History Museum

On Thursday March 30th, Belgium’s Art and History Museum inaugurated a new exhibition called ‘Expedition Egypt‘, which will run until October 1st of this year. The […]
3 April 2023

No more e-scooters in Paris from 1 September

On Sunday, 2 April, Paris residents took part in a referendum to vote on a ban of shared e-scooters in the French capital. 1. Shared e-scooters […]
3 April 2023

This 17-year-old cycled from Alaska to Argentina

Liam Garner, a 17-year-old teenager from Long Beach, California, set out on a 527-day cycling adventure beginning on August 1st, 2021, from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to […]
3 April 2023

How will BMW’s metaverse factory change the car industry?

The German carmaker is betting on the power of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) to transform production and increase efficiency. 1. Virtual factory The world’s first virtual […]
3 April 2023

Chinese colleges urge students to take romantic spring break

Students across nine colleges in China are being given extra vacation time this spring to “fall in love”. China celebrates a one-day national holiday on 5 […]
3 April 2023

Italy seeks UNESCO recognition for Italian cuisine

As far as cuisine goes, we all know our basics. Even if you’re a terrible chef yourself and not someone who tends to go to Michelin-starred […]
3 April 2023

Brussels Airport introduces yearly unlimited fast lane pass

Ahead of a busy and possibly, yet again, chaotic summer for air travel, Brussels Airport is preparing to ease the journey for passengers by introducing a […]
3 April 2023

US to introduce national no-fly list for abusive passengers

Violent and disorderly passengers could be banned from flying if US lawmakers succeed in passing their no-fly list bill second-time round. Abusive behaviour has exploded in […]
3 April 2023

Ryanair to return to Ukraine ‘within days’ of all-clear

Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary has announced that Ryanair intends to stage a comeback in Ukraine ‘as fast as possible’ after authorities declare it safe. In remarks […]
3 April 2023

France to switch off overnight digital advertising to reduce energy consumption

On Monday March 27th, it was announced that French airports, subway and railway stations would turn off overnight luminous advertising devices in an effort to reduce […]
3 April 2023

France continues to bet on the future of train travel

France is investing in the future of train travel. The latest version of the country’s high-speed trains or TGV is the M model, which can reach […]
31 March 2023

Private jet flights in Europe reached record high in 2022

The use of private jets in Europe has increased by 64% in 2022 compared to 2021, reaching a record number of 572,806 flights, and carbon-dioxide emissions […]
31 March 2023

Amsterdam’s new “Stay Away” campaign targets young British men

The city of Amsterdam announced in December last year it was preparing a digital “discouragement campaign” for foreign tourists who only come to Amsterdam for “alcohol, […]
31 March 2023

Where to eat vegan food in Brussels

When it comes to restaurants, there’s no shortage in Brussels. If you’re looking for something to eat, you’ll be able to find a place on every […]
31 March 2023

Contemporary Art is booming in Brussels this spring

Sculptures that are anything but classical, inspiring paintings from Sweden, fashion photography and immersive art at the cutting edge of digital technology. It’s hard to decide […]