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Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:42:37 +0000
Bogotá to double home medical care with Omicron case increases
Bogotá will focus on expanding vaccine coverage and home medical care with per-day increases of the Omicron variant.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:23:03 +0000
Cartagena bans crew and passengers on cruise with COVID cases
The Seven Seas Mariner was allowed to dock early Wednesday in Cartagena, but all crew and passengers barred from entry after seven COVID cases were confirmed on board.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:07:41 +0000
China confina Xi’an, ciudad de 13 millones por rebote COVID
Las autoridades chinas decidieron confinar a Xi'an, ciudad de 13 millones y capital de la provincia central de Shaanxi, por reciente rebrote del coronavirus.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:36:29 +0000
First cases of Omicron detected on Colombian coast  
Just days after Colombian Health Minister Fernando Ruíz announced that the circulation of the Omicron variant is "imminent," Colombia confirmed three cases on the coast.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:44:44 +0000
Omicron in Colombia a “question of time” affirms Health Minister
Colombia has yet to detect a first case of the Omicron variant, despite the infectious strain circulating in over 90 countries.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:40:51 +0000
Ajiaco: A classic Colombian soup for all seasons
More than a bowl of carbs, Ajiaco plays a starring role in Bogotá's gastronomy line-up and soup served for all seasons, even Navidad.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 16:00:13 +0000
A Christmas confession
I just finished listening to Christianity Today’s 12-episode podcast of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. It’s a toe-curling story detailing the slow car crash that occurs when leaders in God’s church are intoxicated by power. The storyte...

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:49:07 +0000
Canada’s Providence inks MoU to produce COVID vaccines in Colombia
Canadian biotech company Providence has signed a memorandum with the Colombian Government to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines with partner VaxThera.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:30:21 +0000
Amid Omicron surge Colombia averages 1,900 per day COVID cases
With the surge in Omicron infection in the U.K and Europe, Colombia daily COVID-19 cases are averaging 1.900. The country is close to 80% vaccine coverage.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:09:37 +0000
Your need-to-know of celebrating a Colombian Novena night
Being in "the know" of a tradition that dates back three centuries will make a Novena night in Colombia a memorable night.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:01:37 +0000
Colombia at the epicenter of Latin American audiovisual productions
Disney's animated feature Encanto is the latest release of a Colombia-inspired production by an international studio. A slate of audiovisual projects are in the works for 2022.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:00:50 +0000
Sandoná and weavers in the shadow of Galeras volcano
Nestled in the Nariño highlands, Sandoná is known for its weavers and destination close to the not-so-dormant Galeras volcano.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:17:01 +0000
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor closes 2021 opera season with Tosca
As the 2021 season draws to a close, Teatro Mayor presents Puccini's epic Tosca, conducted by Vienna Symphony's Andrés Orozco-Estrada.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:01:35 +0000
Colombia surpasses 50% of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Colombia reaches 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines given, representing more than 50% of the population fully vaccinated against the disease.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:03:13 +0000
December skies over Bogotá’s Plaza Bolivar
A hand-picked selection of the best in journalistic photos of daily life and special events from around Colombia.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:19:25 +0000
Night Bike Ride and concerts highlight Bogotá’s Christmas agenda
Starting with Noche de Velitas, among the many highlights of the Bogotá's Christmas agenda is the Night Bike Ride and illuminations in 20 public parks.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:44:09 +0000
Colombia introduces new entry requirements for all travelers
All travelers entering Colombia as from December 14 will have to provide proof of a full-vaccination scheme or present a PCR test pre-departure.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:39:49 +0000
Colombia’s artisans return to Expoartesanías with edition 31
Edition 31 of Expoartesanías opens in Bogotá on December 7 with artisans representing Colombia's 32 departments and 18 countries in the international pavilion.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:08:34 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
Avianca 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 +0000
Biden 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 +0000
Colombia’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 +0000
Traditional 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 +0000
BLAA’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 +0000
Teatro 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.



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