An initiative by the Ministry of Health aims to eliminate malaria in Colombia’s Pacific communities before implemented in other disease-prone regions.
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S.Pellegrino Young Chefs ready to showcase Colombia’s culinary talent
The prestigious Young Chefs competition by the Italian sparkling water company San Pellegrino is calling on Colombia’s culinary talents to make their mark on the world stage.
The Ópera de Colombia presents Madama Butterfly at Teatro Mayor
Puccini’s legendary Oriental love story of Madama Butterfly comes to the Teatro Mayor with an international cast.
Canadians welcome to visit Colombia with “Reciprocity Fee” reversal
After four years of charging Canadians a “Reciprocity Fee” upon arrival in Colombia, the government of Iván Duque reversed the decision, starting May 1, 2019.
More bad air for Bogotá: License plate restriction back in effect
For the second time in a month, Bogotá has issued a Yellow Alert deteriorating air quality and enacted the Environmental license plate restriction until Monday, March 11.
Colombia presents new travel campaign #YOVOY at Anato trade fair
The most important travel fair in Colombia opened Wednesday with the presentation of the government’s new campaign to incentivize travel by Colombians in their country.
Lima Group backs new sanctions against Maduro, rules out military option
U.S Vice-President Mike Pence attended the 11th session of the Lima Group in which he announced new sanctions against the Maduro regime, yet members ruled out a military option.
The piano duo that defies political boundaries at Teatro Mayor
The Kohlberg Haroni duo will offer a one-night performance at Teatro Mayor with classical works composed for the four-hand piano.
Bogotá air quality improves, but vehicular restrictions still in effect
The Mayoralty is keeping up the pressure to reduce the air quality index by closing factories and enforcing the license plate restriction.
Bogotá extends license plate restriction to weekends to mitigate smog
After the district issued a yellow alert for smog levels in Bogotá, Pico y Placa has been extended to include weekends.
Bogotá under “yellow alert” for deteriorating air quality
Bogotá has issued a “yellow alert” for deteriorating air quality as the dry summer intensifies and Trade Winds decrease.
Biodiversity and conservation the focus of Colombia BirdFair 2019
Excursions to tropical habitats along Colombia’s Pacific coast are just some activities for birders attending ColombiaBirdFair 2019 in Cali this week.
Colombian gastronomy to be featured by Spain’s Corte Inglés
Spain’s retail giant Corte Inglés will offer emblematic Colombian dishes and snacks to their clients in over 100 outlets as part of a Bogotá Chamber of Commerce initiative.
Duque to meet Trump Wednesday during first official visit to Washington
Duque’s trip to Washington will focus on the severe humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and efforts to restore democracy with interim President Juan Guaidó.
Academy of Ancient Music marks start of 2019 as UK Year at Teatro Mayor
Soprano Mary Bevan accompanies the Academy of Ancient Music for the opening concert of the UK as Guest Nation of Honor at Teatro Mayor.
First No Car Day of the year for Bogotá on February 7
More than two million bicycles are expected on Bogotá streets, Thursday, February 7, as the city readies for its first No Car Day of 2019.