Hungarian pianist Gergely Bogányi to open Colombia’s Federico Chopin National Piano Competition, with the winner heading to the prestigious event in Warsaw, Poland, in 2025.
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Colombia’s tall-ship ARC Gloria on the River Thames in London
Colombia’s tall-ship ARC Gloria majestically sailed through London’s Tower Bridge on the same day both Colombia and England reached the semi-finals of their respective football tournaments.
Colombia sees tourism growth and wins prestigious World Travel Awards
Colombia’s tourism soars with record-breaking visitor numbers in 2024, and bolstered by prestigious World Travel Awards recognizing cities like Cartagena, Medellín, Cali and Bogotá.
Bogotá in major crime crackdown against Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán leads major crackdown on crime, targeting criminal gangs, Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, and illegal activities as part of the city-wide operation Bogotá Camina Segura.
Bogotá implements revised water rationing measures as reservoirs recover
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced new water rationing measures starting in July, aimed at mitigating the ongoing water crisis in the Colombian capital as reservoirs gradually recover.
Colombia’s JEP calls for investigation into alleged illegal surveillance of Magistrates
Colombia’s JEP urges Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo to probe alleged illegal surveillance of magistrates by the National Intelligence Directorate as phone-tapping scandal widens.
Medellín leads Colombian cities with Venezuelan migrant population
Colombia’s second-largest city – Medellín – now hosts over 240,000 Venezuelan migrants, making up 10% of its population, amid concerns over rising xenophobia and declining tourism and hotel occupancy.
Colombia’s Petro honors Carlos Pizarro’s Hat as cultural heritage
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro designates Carlos Pizarro’s iconic beige straw hat as Cultural Heritage in a solemn ceremony at Bogotá’s Casa de Nariño.
United Nations expresses deep concern over escalating violence in Colombia
An attack by FARC dissidents against the father of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez and escalating violence in the department of Cauca promoted the United Nations to issue a strong condemnation.
Saving the Amazon Awards 2024: Celebrating reforestation and conservation efforts
The first edition of the Saving the Amazon Awards was held in Bogotá and recognized reforestation and conservation projects across Colombia, as well as innovative environmental projects the support indigenous Amazonian communities.
Colombian Peso weakens against U.S Dollar with fiscal uncertainty
The Colombian peso depreciates sharply against the dollar, hitting a high of $4,150 amid market uncertainty and upcoming fiscal policy announcements by the Petro government.
Colombia and Sweden mark 150 Years of diplomatic relations
Colombia and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic ties with historic agreements and a symbolic visit of ARC Gloria to the Stockholm harbour.
From drought to deluge: Colombia shifts from El Niño to La Niña
Colombia is currently in a transition phase between El Niño and La Niña. While El Niño is known for high temperatures and droughts, La Niña brings increased rainfall and cooler temperatures, particularly in the Andean, Caribbean, and Pacific regions.
Petro’s halt to Israel coal exports will hurt Colombia investments
Colombia’s suspension of coal exports to Israel with the Gaza conflict sparks industry concern and could strain U.S investor confidence in the South American nation.
Monumental Rock Art discovery along the Colombia-Venezuela Orinoco River
British and Colombian archaeologists have uncovered monumental 2,000-year-old rock art along the Colombia-Venezuela Orinoco River, revealing a sophisticated prehistoric society.
John Poulos sentenced to 42 years for murder of Bogotá DJ Valentina Trespalacios
After a lengthy trial in Bogotá, American John Poulos has been sentenced to 42 years in a Colombian maximum security prison for the feminicide of his girlfriend DJ Valentina Trespalacios.