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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:08:34 +0000Colombia rankings among Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants
Colombia is well-ranked among the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America, with an extended 51-100 list that includes a host of innovative chefs.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:55:02 +0000Avianca flies out of Chapter 11 with streamlined business model
Colombia's flagship Avianca has left Chapter 11 with a streamlined business model that competes with low-cost carriers and over U.S$1 billion in liquidity.
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:08:19 +0000Biden to announce strict entry requirements for all travelers heading to U.S
The government of President Joe Biden is weighing stricter measures for all travelers entering the U.S to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:47:16 +0000Colombia’s COVID-19 fourth wave eludes as world faces Omicron
Despite every COVID-19 variant circulating in Colombia, the country appears to have skewed the fourth wave of infection. But with Omicron, the pandemic could surge again.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:39:00 +0000Traditional dances of La Chorrera nominated for Intangible Patrimony of Colombia
The traditional dances of the indigenous peoples who inhabit La Chorrera, Amazonas, have been nominated as Intangible Patrimony of Colombia.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:38:36 +0000BLAA’s Literature Today series looks to Africa and its acclaimed writers
Seven award-winning African novelists join BLAA's contemporary literature series with interviews hosted by Gilbert Shang Ndi.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:16:32 +0000Teatro Mayor’s 2022 season brings Spain to the stage
Bogotá's Teatro Mayor has unveiled its 2022 season with Spain as Guest Nation. The curtain rises on great performances, from symphony orchestras to gender defying flamenco.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:25:18 +0000Busiest travel week in U.S since start of the COVID-19 pandemic
Despite increasing cases of COVID-19 infection in many cities and states across the U.S, this week was the busiest in travel since 2019.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:27:05 +0000Colombia marks five years of Final Accord with FARC
As Colombia marks five years since the signing of the Final Accord with FARC, deep political divisions continue over the future of a fragile peace.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:43:20 +0000Michelin-starred chefs showcase second Bogotá Madrid Fusión
As chefs emerge from lockdowns, Madrid Fusión returns to Bogotá with a cast of Michelin-starred chefs.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:40:16 +0000Colombia nears 50% fully vaccinated as COVID fourth wave grips Europe
As anti-lockdown protests spread across Europe despite a surge in "fourth wave"COVID infections, Colombia nears 50% of its population fully vaccinated.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:30:09 +0000Iberia expands Colombia flights starting February 2022
Spain's Iberia is expanding its Colombia service with an additional daily flight between Madrid and Bogotá. Avianca to return to London Heathrow.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:50:12 +0000Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz volcano monitored for “explosive activity”
A unified command post has been established to monitor the Nevado del Ruíz volcano after a week of "unstable behaviour" and "explosive activity."
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:36:06 +0000Colombia starts COVID-19 boosters for persons age 50 and older
Colombia is expanding its vaccine roll-out to include third doses of the coronavirus vaccine to all persons age 50 and older. National Health Emergency extended another three months.
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:17:59 +0000U.S Travel Alert issued for specific areas of Cartagena, Colombia
The U.S Embassy in Bogotá issued a travel alert for specific areas of Cartagena based on "increased criminal activity." District officials insist the port city is safe to visit.
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:34:31 +0000Pedro Manrique Figueroa: Colombia’s contemporary arts enigma
An new exhibition at Casa Republicana in Bogotá recreates fragments of the life of one of Colombia's most enigmatic contemporary artists: Pedro Manrique Figueroa.
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:40:29 +0000Bogotá gets police reinforcement with start of Christmas shopping season
To guarantee security to Bogotá residents with the start of the Christmas shopping season, Mayor Claudia López announced extra police presence on city streets.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:00:16 +0000Tourism to “embrace the serpent” in Colombia’s Mavecure
Deep in Colombia's interior, experience Mavecure, the impressive and iconic location featured in the Oscar-nominated 'Embrace of the Serpent'
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:19:31 +0000Renowned conductors take the stage with Bogotá is Baroque
Five leading conductors are in charge of ensembles and orchestras during the four-day Bogotá is Baroque music festival.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:03:43 +0000Colombia rewrites its post-pandemic tourism playbook
Colombia's tourism sector is on the rebound ahead of the busy end-of-year travel season. More airlines want in.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:37:21 +0000Highlights of the Bogotá is Baroque festival programme
With an extensive music programme covering three Baroque composers and slate of musicians, here some highlights of the Bogotá is Baroque festival
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:34:15 +0000Spiritual leaders from the Sierra Nevada make historic visit to Bogotá
A delegation of spiritual leaders from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta made their first visit to Bogotá to petition the national government for greater conservation of their ancestral territory.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:01:19 +0000Colombia cautious for COVID-19 fourth wave with rise in new cases
The recent increase in new coronavirus infection in Colombia may not announce the start of a fourth wave, but health authorities are on alert.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:16:03 +0000Bogotá is Baroque festival hosts free concerts in eight city localities.
As part of its extensive musical repertoire, the festival Bogotá Es Barroco will host free concerts in eight localities and well-known landmarks.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:45:39 +0000The curtain rises on the 5th Cali International Dance Biennial
After almost two years in which Colombian dancers were quarantined with the pandemic, Cali is set to host the fifth edition of its International Dance Biennial.