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Low-Carb Diet Offers Hope for Diabetes Patients in Aruba

Diabetes is a growing problem worldwide, and Aruba is no exception. Just like in the Netherlands, where the Diabetes Fund warns of a diabetes crisis, the numbers on our island are concerning. A rising number of people in Aruba have type 2 diabetes, often caused by...

Political Landscape Shifts as MIA and UPP Fail to Secure Spots in Aruba’s 2024 Election

Oranjestad, Aruba – In a significant development for Aruba’s political arena, the Electoral Council announced that MIA and UPP will not be on the ballot for the December 9th election. Their failure to gather the minimum required 587 support votes underscores a...

Rocktober Festival 2024: Aruba’s Ultimate Rock Show Draws Unmatched Energy and Passion

Paseo Herencia, Palm Beach – For a magical night, Aruba’s Paseo Herencia became the beating heart of rock as the island’s iconic Rocktober Festival roared to life, pulling together fans, musicians, and new faces into a high-energy, unforgettable experience. Travelers...
Aruba’s Excitement Grows as Euro 2024 Approaches

Aruba’s Excitement Grows as Euro 2024 Approaches

As the UEFA European Football Championship, commonly known as the Euro Cup, prepares to kick off in June 2024, a wave of excitement is sweeping across the globe, and the island of Aruba is no exception. Despite being thousands of miles away from the host country,...

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Aruba’s Gold Rush: A Boom and Bust Story

Aruba’s Gold Rush: A Boom and Bust Story

Aruba's history with gold is a rollercoaster ride of dreams, short-lived triumphs, and ultimate disappointment. It all started in 1725 when the Dutch West India Company sent Paulus Printz to explore Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire for minerals. While unsuccessful on the...

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Riches From Aruba: Old Papiamento

Riches From Aruba: Old Papiamento

Today in our Culture and History section, we bring you some more words from our old Papiamento. How many of them do you recognize? Perhaps you can use them and thus keep them alive in our culture. Angelus A prayer said in the morning at 6 o'clock, noon at 12 o'clock,...

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Lionfish: A Striking Threat to Aruba’s Paradise

Lionfish: A Striking Threat to Aruba’s Paradise

Aruba's underwater world is a vibrant tapestry of coral reefs teeming with colorful fish. But this paradise faces a growing threat: the invasive lionfish. Lionfish, with their distinctive zebra stripes and venomous spines, are native to the Indo-Pacific. Believed to...

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US Sanctions Freeze PDVSA’s Plans in Colombia

US Sanctions Freeze PDVSA’s Plans in Colombia

PDVSA's plans to collaborate with Colombia in gas supply have been frozen due to the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Venezuela. Confidential letters reveal that the Venezuelan government had already approved funds to operate a gas pipeline and sign...

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Kite Surfing in Aruba: Where Adventure Meets Paradise

Kite Surfing in Aruba: Where Adventure Meets Paradise

Discover the Ultimate Kite Surfing Experience Aruba, a jewel in the Caribbean, is not just about pristine beaches and swaying palm trees; it's also a kite surfer's dream destination. If you're seeking the perfect blend of adventure and paradise, look no further than...

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Aruba Signs Agreement to Build New Desalination Plant

Aruba Signs Agreement to Build New Desalination Plant

ORANJESTAD, Aruba – WEB Aruba, the island’s water and electricity utility company, announced today a partnership with Seven Seas Water Group to construct a new seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plant. The agreement, signed on April 17, 2024, is a 10-year...

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Amsterdam Hologram of Murdered Sex Worker Seeks Justice in Cold Case

Amsterdam Hologram of Murdered Sex Worker Seeks Justice in Cold Case

In a striking move, Amsterdam police have set up a hologram of a young sex worker in the city's red-light district, hoping to uncover clues in the unsolved murder of Bernadette “Betty” Szabo. Szabo, a 19-year-old Hungarian woman, was tragically killed in 2009, a few...

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bartolomé Masó, Cuba

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bartolomé Masó, Cuba

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Bartolomé Masó in Cuba's Granma province on Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, according to initial reports from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The...