A rash of low-intensity quakes near Galeras volcano in southern Colombia have authorities on alert given recent eruptions in Hawaii and Guatemala.
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The City Paper receives Colombia’s highest award in Communications
Colombia’s English newspaper, The City Paper, was awarded Wednesday by the Colombian Government the Manuel Murillo Toro medal for Communications Merit and a decade of publishing.
Colombian flag to light Empire State Building during 2018 FIFA World Cup
The colors of Colombia’s flag will light one of the world’s most famous landmarks, Empire State Building, during the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Colombia in Russia ahead of World Cup ceremony and opener against Japan
Colombia’s national football team has arrived in Russia before the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup on June 14 and first game against Japan in Group H.
Avianca to launch new direct flight to Chicago from Bogotá, November 17
As part of its ongoing expansion in North America, Colombia’s flagship carrier will begin a new direct service, four days a week, between Bogotá and O’Hare International beginning November 17.
Latest poll before Colombia’s June 17 runoff puts Duque as clear winner
According to the last poll released by Yanhass before the June 17 presidential run-off, right-wing candidate Iván Duque would win the presidency of Colombia with 52% of voting intention.
Ukraine’s Kholodenko to give one night concert at Teatro Mayor
Ukrainian painist Vadym Kholodenko, winner of the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will give a one night concert, Saturday June 9, at the Teatro Mayor.
Colombia: FARC’s “Timochenko” votes for first time calling process “emotional”
FARC’s political leader, Rodrigo Londoño has cast his first ballot in a presidential election, calling on Colombians to “journey the path of peace.” The former guerrilla commander felt gratified with electoral process.
Big Picture: The San José galleon from a Rembus 6000
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution confirmed Monday that a REMBUS 6000 submersible vehicle captured thousands of images of the “holy grail of shipwrecks” – the Galeón San José
Colombia’s feared AUC commander “El Águila” asks for forgiveness
One of the most feared paramilitary commanders of the AUC, “El Aguila,” has asked victims for forgiveness. Luis Eduardo Cifuentes terrorized Cundinamarca for more than a decade.
Sweden’s IKEA to open in Colombia as part of regional expansion
The Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA announced it will expand into South America as a franchise with Chile’s Falabella, including planned retail stores in Colombia after 2020.
Close to Bogotá hotspots for rainy day escapes
Escape Bogotá rain with these mountain destinations that almost guarantee warm sunny days all year round.
Exclusive: A first look at the wreck of the San José galleon
A robot submarine has captured the first-ever color pictures of the remains of the San José galleon, six hundred meters deep on the ocean floor near Cartagena.
Avianca announces new route to Munich, shifts all operations to El Dorado
Colombia’s flagship, Avianca, will begin flying to Munich starting Nov.16 and third European capital serviced with direct flight from Bogotá.
Big Picture: A mountain at the heart of art
The majestic stratosphere volcano, Nevado del Tolima, was the source of inspiration for an art exhibition in 1859 called Heart of the Andes by Frederic Edwin Church.
Emerging Colombian artists to present works at ARCOT in Tokyo
The works by 40 emerging Colombian artists will be shown this month at ARCOT in Tokyo, Japan. This exhibition offers Japanese audiences a fresh perspective on Latin American art.