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Belgian Embassy Marks Koningsdag with Sumptuous Chocolate Celebration
By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS When it comes to chocolate, Belgium knows a thing or two. Considered by most chocolatiers and connoisseurs as the premiere source of quality cacao-based candies in the world, the European country’s close affiliation with chocolate dates back to the 17th century. Today, Belgium’s exclusive chocolates — internationally renowned for the stringent quality controls and exquisite flavor blends
Read moreEurope to Implement New Visa Requirements for Mexicans
PULSE NEWS MEXICO As of May 2023, all Mexican tourists traveling to the European Union will be required to first obtain a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) visa, the EU announced on Wednesday, June 8. The new visa will allow Mexican tourists to visit parts of Europe for up to 90 days at a time and will be
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Mexico Designers Set to Show at Russian Fashion Week By KELIN DILLON A handful of Mexican designers will show their latest collections at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia (MBFWR) this upcoming Thursday, April 22, via curated fashion films, giving worldwide exposure to a choice selection of Mexican brands, set to be broadcast live on international publications like Vogue Russia. The
Read moreHonda, Audi Plants in Mexico Suspend Operations amid Pandemic
XINHUA Japanese Honda and German Audi automobiles said Wednesday, March 19, that they were temporarily suspending production in their plants in Mexico due to a lack of inputs and a weak demand for vehicles amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. Honda said it will idle its plant in central Guanajuato state from March 23 to March 31, as part of a
Read moreMexican Embassy in Quito Offers Asylum to Opposition Leader
By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS … In the midst of violent protests, Mexico’s embassy in Quito has granted political asylum to leftist opposition leader Gabriela Rivadeneira…
Read moreBelgian Ambassador Hosts Food Products Fair
By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS At just 30,510 square kilometers, Belgium is one of the smallest members of the European Union, coming in at 24th place in terms of area ranking (only Slovenia, Cyprus, Luxembourg and Malta are smaller). It is also accounts for just over 2 percent of the bloc’s nearly 500-million-strong population. But while Belgium may be small in size,
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