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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.

29 November 2022

The last 8 years have been the warmest on record

The last 8 years have been the warmest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Continued emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) have amplified the […]
28 November 2022

Brussels Airport acquires AI company to offer more personalised traveller services

The Brussels Airport Company, the airport operator of Brussels Airport, has acquired a majority stake of 80% in Jetpack, a young Belgian company specialising in data […]
28 November 2022

Germany’s citizenship rules could soon be relaxed, report says

Germany’s government has announced the intention to ease citizenship requirements. On Saturday November 26th, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany has long become “the country of […]
28 November 2022

Non-EU citizen? You must register to visit the EU from May 2023

Non-EU nationals will have to follow new rules when entering the European Union from spring next year. The Entry Exit System (EES) will be introduced in […]
28 November 2022

UK government looks at rule change on liquids in hand luggage

Air passengers in the UK could soon be leaving liquids and laptops in their hand baggage if the government goes ahead with plans to introduce hi-tech […]
28 November 2022

Skellefteå gains recognition for its efforts to include people with disabilities

The Swedish city of Skellefteå was recognised with the 2023 Access City Award for its dedication and innovative approach to increasing accessibility for persons with disabilities, […]
28 November 2022

Shifting to one pilot may happen as early as 2027, EASA says

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has put forward a proposal for having flights with only one pilot. In a working document sent to the International […]
28 November 2022

Spain launches low-cost high-speed train service between Madrid and Barcelona

On Friday November 25th, the private high-speed operator Iryo launched a new high-speed train route between Madrid and Barcelona. The train’s first journey was hailed as […]
28 November 2022

International tourism to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by end 2022

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) estimates that international tourism is on track reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector […]
28 November 2022

TAP cancels 360 flights after cabin crew announces strike for 8 and 9 December

On Wednesday November 23rd, TAP Air Portugal announced the cancellation of 360 flights ahead of a two-day strike by cabin crew scheduled for December 8th and […]
25 November 2022

EU to allow use of smartphones on planes

In the EU airlines will soon be able to provide the latest 5G technology on their planes, alongside previous mobile technology generations as the European Commission […]
25 November 2022

Wind turbines will be allowed closer to airports in Belgium

Wind turbines cannot be placed too close to airports, increasing the risk of collision as well as interfering with the navigation systems. In order to support […]
25 November 2022

Space Perspective unveils first marine spaceport

Earlier this month, Space Perspective unveiled MS Voyager, the world’s first Marine Spaceport for human spaceflight and the first in a planned fleet of this new […]
24 November 2022

Possible strike from Belgium-based Ryanair staff during winter holidays

Many airlines have had a tumultuous post-Covid recovery this year, in part struggling to keep up with soaring demand and partly due to the strikes from […]
24 November 2022

Over 400 organizations call on governments at COP27 to invest more in walking and cycling

Over 400 organisations from 73 countries signed the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH) open letter calling on government and city leaders to invest more […]
24 November 2022

National Park Service renames “offensive” Grand Canyon stopping point to Havasupai Gardens

The administration of the Grand Canyon National Park has chosen to rename the “Indian Garden” as reparations to the Havasupai, a local tribe that was evicted […]