A pilot who miraculously landed a single-prop Cessna along the busy Bogotá to Tunja highway on Saturday, has had his license suspended by Colombian aviation authorities.
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Colombian government and ELN close to deal on indefinite ceasefire
Colombia’s chief peace negotiator with the ELN guerrilla, Gustavo Bell, confirmed Sunday that both sides are working towards reaching an indefinite ceasefire.
Candidate Iván Duque with decisive lead over Petro, reveals CNC poll
The right-wing candidate Iván Duque of Centro Democrático is leading the polls two months before Colombians cast their votes in the May 27 presidential elections.
Slovenia’s Maribor Ballet presents Medea and Rite of Spring at Colón
As one of the most anticipated production companies invited to the Ibero-American Theatre Festival of Bogotá, the Maribor Opera Ballet presents two epic works at the Colón.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce looks to Africa, Asia and Middle East for stronger commercial ties
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce has signed important commercial and trade memorandums with counterparts in Cape Town, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Colombia’s Armed Forces launch air assault against dissident FARC groups
In a major military operation against FARC dissent groups, Colombia’s Armed Forces confirmed Tuesday the death of nine rebels.
Gorecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs premieres at Teatro Mayor
The late Slovenian director Tomaž Pandur will be tributed at the Teatro Mayor with a powerful performance by the Ljubljana Opera Ballet based on Gorecki’s “Symphony of Sorrowful Songs.”
Olga de Amaral’s tapestries head to Brussels in first ever showing
The renown Colombian artist Olga de Amaral is hosting her first exhibition in Belgium and which present 40 works elaborated during the last 15 years of a prolific creative life.
Bogotá’s Gold Museum joins Golden Kingdoms exhibition at the MET
A beautiful exhibition titled Golden Kingdoms at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York includes pre-Columbian artefacts from Bogotá’s famous Gold Museum.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce: Reaching a milestone in business.
The Bogota? Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in the growth and entrepreneurial spirit of the capital and region. Do your part by renewing this month your commercial registry, Registro Mercantil.
Muestra Cine Español: “Giants” of Spain’s film industry arrive in Bogotá
The 6th edition of Muestra de Cine Español opens in Bogotá, Thursday March 8, with a slate of award-winning films from Spanish filmmakers.
Boa Constrictor removed from Bogotá’s Simon Bolívar park with offspring
Zoologists removed Monday a wild Boa Constrictor from Bogotá’s Simón Bolívar park after it was spotted in a local pond. The animal was trafficked from the Colombian Amazon.
Venezuelan migrants face hardships on Cartagena’s streets
More than half a million Venezuelans have crossed into Colombia fleeing the economic and political collapse of the Nicolás Maduro regime. Cities across Colombia are receiving migrants, but work opportunities are scare.
Teatro Azul unleashes the power of “Hominum” at the Colón Theatre
The Teatro Colón launches its Colombian theatre programme with “Hominum: Perdón por ser,” and poignant reflection on reconciliation by the Armenia theatre company Teatro Azul.
ANATO to promote post-conflict destinations as Colombia receives record numbers of tourists
The country’s largest travel fair Vitrina Turística ANATO opens Thursday with over 2,000 exhibitors and at a time as the country receives record numbers of visitors.
Colombia issues arrest warrants against ELN, including negotiator “Pablo Beltrán”
The Colombian Government has issued 21 arrest warrants against senior commanders of ELN, including “Pablo Beltrán,” the guerrilla’s chief peace negotiator.