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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.

30 November 2022

Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China

China currently ranks second on the list of countries with the highest number of UNESCO heritage-listed attractions, only second to Italy. With a total of 56 […]
30 November 2022

A new skyscraper is set to redefine Austin’s urban landscape

A large construction project is set to change the urban landscape of Austin. At 1,035 feet (315 meters), the Wilson Tower is expected to become the […]
25 November 2022

5 best art cities in Flanders

Flanders, one of Belgium’s three official regions, has been leading European society since the Middle Ages. Important medieval cities and ports contributed to its refined culture, […]
22 November 2022

Germany to introduce €200 culture pass for 18-year-olds

Next year, Germany will introduce a culture pass for people turning 18 to spend on cultural activities in their local communities. The Kulturpass will be like […]
22 November 2022

World’s tallest residential building will have a crown of diamonds

Binghatti and Jacob & Co have partnered for the construction of the world’s tallest residential building, which will embellish Dubai’s skyline with a crown of diamonds. […]
18 November 2022

Brussels adds explanatory QR codes to controversial murals

Belgium is famous for its comic books, or comic strips, with beloved characters like the Smurfs and Tin Tin even being featured on the Belgian passport. […]
15 November 2022

3 YouTubers to follow if you’re mad about castles and renovations

When scrolling through YouTube, you’ll quickly realize there’s something for everyone out there. Whether you’re curious about how to fix your broken dishwasher or want to […]
11 November 2022

These drones show what iconic unfinished buildings could look like

There are many incomplete buildings around the world. Some still in construction, some that have lost the battle against time. Ancient ruins, like the Colosseum, are […]
8 November 2022

Brussels wants to bring back the former ‘grandeur’ of central avenues

The redevelopment of an iconic building in the centre of Brussels, on the corner of Place de la Bourse and Boulevard Anspach, had been granted the […]
3 November 2022

These are the 5 sustainable architects of the year

Sustainability is the buzz-word of the moment and not without reason. With a planet that’s rapidly changing and a climate that’s warming up even faster, we […]
3 November 2022

Tallest building in the EU completed in Warsaw

The tallest building in the EU, called the Varso Tower, has just been completed in Warsaw by Foster + Partners. Part of HB Reavis’ Varso Place […]
1 November 2022

World’s tallest Shiva statue inaugurated in Rajasthan

The tallest statue of Shiva ever built has been inaugurated in the town of Nathdwara, Rajsamand city, in India’s northern state of Rajasthan. The statue, called […]
1 November 2022

Braga to host UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network Annual Conference in 2024

The Portuguese city of Braga has been selected as the Host City of the XVI UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Annual Conference in 2024. The announcement […]
31 October 2022

Piet Mondrian painting has been hanging upside down for 75 years

© Mondian/Holtzman Trust Painted in 1941, the artwork was first put on display at New York’s MoMA in 1945. In 1980, it was moved to the […]
31 October 2022

5 unique religious sites in Kazakhstan

Many people have crossed Kazakhstan’s land over time, each bringing their culture. Their heritage is still present in the country today, where diverse cultures and religions […]
13 October 2022

A Swiss company is building ultra-luxury bunkers for the rich

Swiss company Oppidum is building “ultra-luxury” bunkers under the houses of the richest people. The firm specialises in building strongholds for the wealthy, but has recently […]
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