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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.

12 November 2021

‘World’s Best’ cheese for 2021 has been announced

In the framework of the 33rd edition of World Cheese Awards 2021, the grand prize for best cheese in the world has been given to Olavidia, […]
8 November 2021

First flight with biofuel produced from waste in Spain

Iberia and Repsol have completed the Madrid–Bilbao route with biofuel produced from waste at the Petronor Industrial Complex. The use of biofuels and the improved energy […]
2 November 2021

Tourists flock to La Palma to see erupting volcano

The Cumbre Vieja volcano has been pouring lava for 41 days and experts consider that there is no prospect that the eruption will end soon. On […]
4 October 2021

Drowning girl statue causes stir in Bilbao

A hyper-realistic statue by Mexican artist Ruben Orozco depicting a drowning woman, whose purpose is to raise awareness about the sustainability of the planet, is causing […]
30 September 2021

Tale of two Spanish beach cities

Could Malaga take over from Barcelona as Spain’s top city-beach destination in these post-Covid times? Probably not, but it might come down to smart tourism choices. […]
23 September 2021

This European city will be World Capital of Architecture in 2026

In our quest for a more sustainable future, architecture plays a central role. Whatever we do, however we imagine the years to come, one thing’s for […]
26 August 2021

24 hours in Madrid

The capital city of Spain, Madrid is unsurprisingly a must see destination. From the wide, bustling streets lined with majestic buildings to the calming, green parks, […]
25 August 2021

Spanish village tells tourists to stop complaining about rural noises

The host/guest relationship in tourism can often pose difficulties, creating conflicts as holidaymakers cause problems for locals and vice versa. Ribadesella, a village of 5,700 people […]
7 July 2021

Spain. Surge in Covid-19 cases force authorities to reimpose restrictions on nightlife

Authorities in Barcelona have announced that indoor nightlife activities will not be allowed again from this Friday July 9th. The government noted the flood of contagions, […]
21 June 2021

Spain and the Netherlands to ditch face masks outdoors from June 26th

Both Spain and the Netherlands have announced that from June 26th masks will no longer be mandatory outdoors as part of a new general easing of […]
17 June 2021

Spain comes alive as the country reopens to tourism

On June 7th, Spain officially opened its doors to travelers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and without having to go through a quarantine period. Spanish […]
10 June 2021

24 hours in Córdoba

Located in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, Córdoba, the capital city of the province of the same name, is an unforgettable place. As well as […]
4 June 2021

A peek into Cristiano Ronaldo’s new hotel in Madrid

There is already a date for the anticipated opening of another hotel with the name and imprint of Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is associated […]
2 June 2021

24 hours in Granada

The city of Granada in southern Spain’s Andalusia region offers a wealth of beauty and history. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the […]
27 May 2021

Sagrada Família: Gaudí’s masterpiece will celebrate centenary of architect’s death in 2026

Constructions first started on the magnificent Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain, 132 years ago in 1882, and architect Antoni Gaudí was hired a year later. Despite […]
24 May 2021

Spain to allow entry to all vaccinated visitors from 7 June

Spain will allow anyone who has been vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter its territory as of June 7, regardless of their country of origin, announced the […]
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