One of the leading art fairs in the Americas opens its doors this week with an impressive line up of galleries from 28 cities around the world. Some 45,000 are expected to attend this 12th edition of ARTBO.
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The tango of Piazzolla comes to the Colón with Camerata Porteña
The Camerata Porteña ensemble will perform for two nights next month at the Colón Theatre the works of tango great Astor Piazzolla.
Murder-suicide by gas most probable cause of Manrique-Lutz family tragedy
New evidence by forensic investigators suggest the Colombian family of four in Sydney, Australia, died by a “well-planned” gas poisoning.
InBev merger with SABMiller means more beer choice for Colombia
The recent corporate merger between InBev and SABMiller means Colombians get more choice when it comes to international beers while staying true to homemade brews.
As ceasefire deadline nears Colombians march to mend shattered peace
Thousands of Colombians are marching in support of the the peace accord with FARC as a deadline to end the bilateral ceasefire nears.
Colombia offers Dreamliner service to Blighty and beyond
The busy trans-Atlantic route covered by Avianca and major European carriers now offers passengers the option of enjoying a Dreamliner experience to Madrid and London.
Global Network of Cities Summit launches in Bogotá and hosts 500 mayors
The 5th Summit of The Global Network of Cities launched Wednesday in Colombian capital and hosts 500 mayors from around the world, as well as representatives from local governments.
Colombia grapples with fallout over historic plebiscite rejection of peace accords
The plebiscite vote revitalized Colombian democracy and the need for a new route forward to achieve a lasting peace with FARC.
“No” wins plebiscite: Colombians reject FARC peace accord
Millions of Colombians headed to the polls to cast their votes to either accept or reject the peace accords with FARC
Peace ceremony makes history for Colombia
President Santos and FARC’s “Timochenko” exchange peace pins to mark the end of 52 years of conflict.
Former AUC commanders ask Colombians to support peace process
Former senior commanders of the paramilitary AUC have called on Colombians to support the peace process with FARC.
Kerry pledges additional financial support for Colombia’s demining
The U.S Secretary of State John Kerry has pledged an additional US$36 million to the Global Demining Initiative for Colombia.
Pre-Columbian sculpture recovered at London auction house after mysterious disapperance
A priceless pre-Columbian artefact has been recovered in London by Art Recovery Group and handed over to the Colombian Embassy.
Bogotá chosen for 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
Bogotá has been chosen to host the 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in 2017 and the first time it takes place in Latin America.
John Lundin journeys to the “heart of things” in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Novelist John Lundin’s Journey to the Heart of the World has been published and receiving its share of acclaim from critics and environmentalists.
Editorial: Take it as a “yes”
In an emotionally-charged campaign before the October 2 plebiscite, Colombians will have their say and the world will listen.