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Informaci�n B�sica para quienes visitan la ciudad

Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

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The Delight of the Magical World of Chocolate at Coti

Mon, 17 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hot beverages, truffles, desserts, cakes, croissants, pizza, pancakes and martinis that share one thing in common: chocolate. This place, near the 93 street Park, pays a tribute to one of the oldest gastronomic traditions in the planet.

Bogota and La Paz Stretch their Bilateral Relations

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Mayor of Bogota, Samuel Moreno Rojas and Juan de Grabado Cosio, Mayor of La Paz, Bolivia, reiterated their collaboration among cities and "Positive Bogota's" support to structure the operation of a water and sewer public company in La Paz.

Through the Internet, 750 People will decide in What to Invest $5,775 Million Pesos

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to an Alliance between the IDPAC and the Bogota Telephone Company, with an investment of 180 million pesos among both entities, the fisrt group of 750 people of the Online Participation School graduated. This 40 hour training program will permit them to chose in what $5,775 million pesos should be invested through the Participation Budget pilot plan.

The Orange Wave is Here

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Starting today, the Bogota citizens and those that visit the capital city will count with the support of 500 men and women that will guide the mobilization of pedestrians, drivers, motorcycle drivers and bicycle riders through the different roads of "Positive Bogota".

Campaign for Healthy Co-Inhabitancy

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Bachelor Bogota Police continues realizing with preventive conferences to district schools to invite the youth not to consume alcohol or drugs and denounce those that try to sell it to them.

Handicapped Community is a Priority in the 20 Localities

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A call to local mayors so that they destine all Budget efforts in the reinforcement of the public handicapped policy was made by the Bogota Mayor.

Due to Good Results, Decree 013 of 2009 will be Extended for 90 Days

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The District decided to extend for 90 days Decree 013 of 2009 which forbids the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public sauces, orders the closing of "partying" establishments at 3 AM and restricts liquor sale hours in nine points of the city.

AV ALO will go from the Bogota River to 80th Street

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This was announced by Mayor Samuel Moreno. The decision was made at the last meeting held by the national and district government. At the moment, the structure project of the Avenida Longitudinal de Occidente ("ALO" which translates to West Longitudinal Avenue).

La Amistad Park was Built with Joint Resources

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Happiness and satisfaction were the feelings felt by the inhabitants of the La Alquer�a neighbourhood in Ciudad Bolivar as they received the second phase of the La Amistad Park in the Ciudad Bolivar locality where 480 million pesos were invested.

Capital Bogota Citizen Credential Advances the Digital City

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the world, different cities, through their local administrations, have achieved the enlargement of services and improvement of the quality of life of the citizens with the implementation of modern and novel information and Communications systems. This is the case of Bogota.

�In Bogota, We are Ready for the Economic Crisis,� Mayor Samuel Moreno

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Job generation through Transmilenio Phase III, support to emerging companies with the Capital Bank, social investment in education and health and nutrition safety are some of the arguments exponed by the Mayor of Bogota at the Chicago World City Forum: International Dialogue for Local Leaders.

Social and Education Advances will be Priorities in the Bogota-Chicago Agenda

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After qualifying Bogota as the "South American Athens" due to its multiple universities and education centers, the mayor of Chicago, Richard M. Daley, signed a mutual, cooperation agreement with Bogota mayor, Samuel Moreno Rojas.

Preventive Actions in Most Populated Places will be Implemented

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The District Preparation and Response Committee, presided by Mayor Samuel Moreno, made a new evaluation about the city's situation in relation Swine Flu.

District Reinforces Measures to Control AH1N1 Virus in Bogota

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After the first confirmed case of the virus in Colombia, Mayor Samuel Moreno made a call to the citizenship to stay calm and announced that classes will not be suspended. He specified that those who present symptoms should abstain from attending school.

National Government Guarantees Resources for the Bogota Metro

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Nation, District and Cundinamarca agreed to co-finance the Metro, Country Train, Transmilenio and the Integrated Public Transportation System projects for which equal contributions to those of the National between 2008 and 2015 will be assigned, up to 70% of the total value of the project.

The Goal for the Next Three Years are 2,500,000 Smart Cards

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"Before the end of this year, we will have 55,000 cards circulating in the pockets of the same number of citizens. These will benefit them at hospitals, libraries, five public schools and Transmilenio," explained Mayor Samuel Moreno.

Positive Bogota Welcomes Home Migrants

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With the signing o fan alliance between the Bogota City Hall, The Ministry of Foreign Trade and the International Organization for Migrations, the district public policy for migration is solidified. It seeks to offer attention to the migrant population that arrives at the Colombian capital.

Convocation for Higher Education Loans Begins

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Bogota Department of Education opens the convocation so that all low and medium income high school students that wish to access higher education can do so through loans for technical and professional careers.

Metropolitan Police Seeks Military Service Recruits

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

During the year that they enrol in the Police they will have advantages like sleeping at home every night, receiving all medical services like any other Police professional and a monthly bonus of about $300,000 pesos.

�What happens in Bogota is not foreign to other cities,� Mayor Moreno.

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

During the initiation act of the mayor summit that was realized on May 12 in Bogota, Mayor Moreno highlighted that in the country we are seeing a re-accommodation of the crime dynamic and that Bogota is not a stranger to what happens in other urban center of Colombia.

Bogota Plays all its Cards to Organize the 2015 Pan-American Games

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bogota launched the official campaign to be the host of the Pan-American Games for 2015. It is competing with Lima, Peru and Toronto, Canada with good odds to win. At the end of this year the decision of the Pan-American athletic organization will be known.

More Neighborhood Public Projects in Bogota

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas and the Secretary of Habitat, Catalina Velasco inaugurated public space projects like pedestrian paths in Usme and stage III of the Coru�a neighborhood in the Ciudad Bolivar locality, benefitting more than 14,000 inhabitants.

Six Weeks to Show �Love for Bogota� with lots of Culture

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Starting today, Monday, May 18, the District puts all its efforts into motion to strengthen the bet for citizen culture with the Love for Bogota' Campaign. The District Departments of Mobility, Habitat, Health and Taxes will be working together. The first cycle of activities will extend until June 27.

For a City Without Trash, Show Your Love for Bogota

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The turn is for the campaign, "Love for Bogota" that this week is led by the District Department of Habitat. Its objective is to promote adequate management of trash in the citizenship and highlight the labor of those that contribute to keeping the city clean every day.

A City Without Trash... Your Most Important Role

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With the recreational activity "Aim for the Basket" of the Department of Habitat, joins the campaign "Love for Bogota" which is dedicated this week to the adequate management of trash.

Asturias Princes in Official Visit at Bogota

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas gave the Princes of Asturias, Don Felipe de Borbon y de Grecia and his wife Letizia Ortiz the keys of the city and declared them guest of honor.

May Your First Love be Self Love

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With this motto, the District Administration presents strategies that seek to decrease teenage pregnancies in Bogota. Last year, more than 20,000 births of girls between 15 and 18 years of age were registered.

Citizens Responded to the Great Silence March

Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More than 2,500 Bogota citizens, marched from the Plaza on 60 street with 7th AV until the National Park, as a symbolic protest against the excess of noise in Bogota. The Department of Environment has stated that there will soon be new norms that will sanction drastically those who make excessive noise.

Old Population Lived a Different and Unforgettable Day

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More than 300 grandparents that reside in low income retirement homes enjoyed of the artistic program that was organized for them by the Metropolitan Police at the Renacimiento Park.

Bogota Continues �Silencing Noise�, Today at Galer�as

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The District Department of Environment arrives with its campaign "No More Noise: Let's Change the Face of Bogota" to this sector in Teusaquillo, one of the noisiest points in the city, especially at night. The decibels generated by the establishments reach up to 78, exceeding the noise norm for a commercial sector which is 60.

Transmilenio Projects Begin in Soacha

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On June 2, 2009, the governor of Cundinamarca, Andres Gonzalez, the Secretary of Mobility, Fernando Alvarez, the Manager of Transmilenio S.A. Fernando Paez and the Mayor of Soacha, Jose Humberto Martinez will begin the extension projects of the Transmilenio transportation system to this municipality. The event will take place at noon at Autopista Sur and AV 13.

City Hall Launches �First Spectacular Bogota International Fair�

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From June 5 to 30, the capital will receive 37 countries of the world to show the best of their cultures and traditions. The inauguration is on June 3 by Mayor Moreno at the Bogota Archive.

A Magical World at Plaza Bol�var

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The "Fairy Show" opened the First International Spectacular Fair. The cold or rain did not frighten the hundreds of children and citizens present at the opening of this show filled with light and color, organized by the Bogota City Hall.

Love for Bogota in Health from June 8 to 14

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bogota opens its doors to pregnant families in its week of Love for Bogota that seeks the reduction of maternal mortality rates and the improvement of health services directed to this population.

Acknowledgment to Life �Positive Bogot� Protects Pregnant Mothers

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

During this week Bogot� opens door to pregnant families in their week of "Love for Bogot�," that seeks the reduction of maternal mortality rates. The goal proposed in the development plan is to reduce maternal mortality rates for each 100,000 births.

City Hall Launches Campaign to Prevent Child Sexual Exploitation

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Public buses will begin to show pedagogic videos that prevent citizens to practice sexual commercial exploitation through tourism to Bogota kids and teenagers. The initiative has alliances at a national and district level with national and foreign areas of the tourism sector.

TransArte, Art Exhibits in 57 Transmilenio Stations

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One million Six Hundred Thousand Transmilenio users in 57 stations will enjoy for free of the artistic samples of TransArte. "What we want is to give a cultural touch to the transportation system, a new alternative in this matter for all of Bogota," affirmed Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas.

Operatives Against Visual Pollution Continue

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A hundred commercial establishments that are located between 72 street and 100 street between 15 Av and Caracas AV were sanctioned for violating norms related to exterior visual advertising.

Summer Vacations are Here

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Department of Culture, Recreation and Sport has open subscriptions for the Recreational Astronomic Vacations and Library-Vacations at the IDRD parks, the Bogota Planetarium and public library stations of the city.

�Love for Bogota� Promotes Tributary Culture

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

During this week, the District Administration will highlight the importance of paying taxes on time and how this reflects the collection of resources for investments that permit the development of the city.

With the �Duty of Giving, the Right of Receiving� Positive Bogota is Built

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Bogota City Hall issues a special acknowledgement to Karen Viviana Suarez, city student that most knows about taxes in Bogota, won the contest of the Department of Taxes within the tributary culture week campaign "The Duty of Giving, the Right of Receiving".

The �Kidnap Clock� will Tick Until all Victims of this Crime are Back

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This new monument was recently inaugurated at the Heroes Transmilenio Station by Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas. It is a manifestation of freedom and a rejection to violence and kidnapping.

Re-Charge of Transmilenio Cards is Much Faster Now

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Users of the system can enjoy buy their Transmilenio tickets in a quicker way through the Mobile recharge dispositive working at some of the shuttle route points of the system.

Love is Disarming

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the development of the "Love for Bogota" campaign, until July 3, the Government Department invites the citizenship to reflect about the city's safety. The District Administration begins its activities today starting at 7 AM at the Mariposa park at the San Victorino neighbourhood.

�Bogota Department of Foreign Affairs� Opens Office for Migrants that Return from Abroad

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"Welcome Home" the program that will offer direction and attention to Colombians that come back from abroad will be inaugurated tomorrow by Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas. The protocol event will be realized at 8:30 AM at AV Caracas # 53-80.

Andy Warhol, Pop Art Artist is at the Bank of the Republic Art Museum

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bogota has the pleasure of offering the public a varied and significant sample of this artist's project for free with the exhibit "Andy Warhol, Mr. America" that is open until September 21.

It will be a Show Never Seen Before

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Mayor of Bogota, Samuel Moreno Rojas announced that the celebration of the bicentennial of Colombia's Independence will be spectacularly celebrate on July 18, 19 and 20. About one hundred hot air balloons will "Fly for Liberty" , crossing the city from south to north.

Three Days of �Extreme Co-Inhabitancy� are Lived in Rock al Parque

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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For Second Week in a Row, Bogot� will Continue to Disarm

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For the second week of the campaign "Love for Bogota" and under the motto "Love is Disarming", the District Department of Government has organized different activities and in the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish the exchange of fire arms for certificates up to 300,000 pesos will continue.

Starting Today, July 1st, �Pico y Placa� License Restriction Rotates

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly one million and a half vehicles that circulate Bogota daily must abide to the rotation of the "Pico y Placa". Until July 7, educational sanctions will be applied; starting on July 8 the sanction will be $248,500 pesos.

Strategic Partner for New District Health Service Company has been Selected

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"Salud Total" was chosen amongst the other pre-selected companies after an evaluation realized by the Bosque University. The protocol act was realized today at the Bogota City Hall at 2 PM with the presence of Mayor Samuel Moreno and Juan Eugenio Varela, temporary Secretary of Health.

2015 Bogota Commerce is Committed to the 2015 Pan-American Games

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Samuel Moreno received the support and commitment of the different Bogota commerce sectors to support Bogota's candidacy as headquarter for the 2015 Pan-American Games.

Bogota City Hall Brings Hilary Duff

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The American actress and singer will be in Bogota the first week of August with the social program "Blessing in a Back Pack"- with which back packs with food for low income students will be handed out at district schools. Mayor Moreno will name her guest of honor and ambassador of youth.

One Week a Month Bogota will have Disarming Sessions

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Samuel Moreno justified the measure by highlighting that during the two weeks that the campaign "Love is Disarming" campaign, there were 12 cases less than in the same days of last year.

Campus Party at Corferias

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The main tool for this creative and technologic event are its 6.6 gigas of Internet which is equal to the Internet capacity of 13,200 houses. The four thematic zones are: Astronomy, CompusBot, Modding, CampusBlog, CampusCrea, Developers, Free Software, Games, Simulation and CampusMac.

New Guidance Center for Vulnerable Population

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Mayor of Bogota, Samuel Moreno inaugurated today the new building of the Local Sub direction that counted with an investment of 2,000 million pesos. This will permit integral attention for vulnerable children, youth, senior adults and women in Bogota.

The Techo Wetland is Used as a Stage for Workshops, Conferences and Open Air Night Events

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Children, parents and grandparents enjoy educational activities about the environmental problems of the wetlands. Techo us catalogued as one of most affected 13 wetlands with problems generated by fragmentation of the ecosystem, industrial dumping and noise pollution.

International Press Highlights Benefits of Transmilenio

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The New York Times published an article that highlights the benefits that the implementation of the Massive Transportation System has brought to the city, especially in what is related to mobility and the environment.

Nearly 5,500 People from Chinguaza Legalized their Homes

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pachon Pe�a family is one of the many benefited by the property title certification shift. After 27 years of waiting, the dream of having a legalized home became a reality.

Mayor Summit in Bogota to Reflect Upon Childhood

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bogota will be the epicenter, this Monday and Tuesday of the "I National Encounter About Children's Participation in the Construction of a City of Rights" where the mayors of Colombian capita cities like Medellin, Cali Bucaramanga, Armenia, Cartagena, Ibagu�, C�cuta, Florencia and Bogot�, will participate, among others.

15 Hangars are Ready at the Simon Bolivar Park for Colombia�s Independence Celebration

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At the Park, all the places to facilitate the event with 50 hot air balloons that will commemorate our nation's bicentennial freedom party where the pilots will count with all the equipment necessary to guarantee the best show on July 19^th at 9 AM.

Get to Know the Pilots of the �Freedom Flight�

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

These are the international pilots in charge of flying the hot air balloons that will take off from the Simon Bolivar Park on Sunday, July 19 at 7 AM. Most of them represent countries like Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Brazil, USA and England.

The Captive Flight Illuminated the Simon Bolivar Park

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With a car parade with the balloons and their respective pilots, the Captive Flight Began at the Simon Bolivar. The structures of the balloons were tied to the ground so that they would not fly away.

Bogota Dressed in Color and Joy with the Freedom Flight

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of citizens enjoyed the multi-colored hot air balloons at the Simon Bolivar Park in commemoration of the Independence's Bicentennial. Forty three balloons filled up the skies of the city with imagination and joy.

Bogota was �at the Height� of the Best Cities in the World

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Freedom Flight was a complete success. Beginning at 7 Am hundreds of citizens met at the Simon Bolivar Park to see 37 hot air balloons ascend in free flight and another six in captive flight to live an event without precedents in the history of the capital.

The Mayor Initiated the Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Independence of Colombia

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Samuel Moreno raised the flag at the Plaza Bolivar, initiating the celebration of the country's independence.

Bogota Experienced the Freedom Flight

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thousands of assistants enjoyed of captive flights offered by the 43 hot air balloons that were made available by the Bogota City Hall to begin the celebration of the Bicentennial of the Independence. Children, senior adults and handicapped citizens were given priority in the event.

In 340 Attention Points the Influenza Vaccine will be Applied

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Considering that more than 20,700 children do not have the second dosage of the Influenza vaccine, the District Department of Health programmed a free application shift at hospitals and health centers of the city next Saturday, July 25.

Transmilenio Goes to College

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Through the use of their student IDs, more than 300,000 students will be able to recharge money for their trips on the Transmilenio without having to wait in long lines at the system's stations. The devices will be located at educational institutions.

An Integrated Public Transportation System is Born

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With the issuing today of Decree 309 by Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas, the first step for the organization of public transportation in the capital of country is given. One of the most important aspects will be the organization of the public contests of the city for the offer of this service.

With a Smart Card Passengers will be able to Make use of the SITP

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Once the Public Transportation Integrated System is implemented, users of the same will be able to make transfers between different transportation modalities with a same ticket.

183 Street Has a New Face After a Year of Intense Rehabilitation Projects

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After being in high state of deterioration for decades, today, 183 street shows its new face thanks to projects developed by the Institute of Urban Development that counted with an investment of 14,000 million pesos.

Revision of the Bogota Territory Order Plan is on its Way

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The contributions, observations and inquiries realized during the evaluation and diagnosis stage by the different sectors of the population and District Administration were grouped in four focus axis to continue the revision process: strategy, territory (social construction of territory), Management of the Plan and Norms.

Nearly 3,600 Million Pesos are being Invested in Monserrate

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Bogota and Cundinamarca, Together for Safety

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly 7,000 million pesos will be invested in the city and the state in strategies to improve safety in the Capital Region. Security camera installation, enlargement of coverage of Line 123 and conformation of Immediate Response Police Units are some of the actions.

Hundreds of Families Have New Homes

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly 1,200 people from low resources were benefited with the hand out of 252 social interest houses by the District Administration in Usme. These houses are for one family each, have two floors and possibility to build a third one.

District Administration Inaugurates a New Childcare Center in Ciudad Bolivar

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

These new installations are inaugurated today, Thursday, July 30 by Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas and the Secretary of Social Integration Mercedes del Carmen Rios and will benefit 170 children of the locality. This Childcare Center, Barlovento, required an investment of about 530 million pesos.

Summer Festival Novelties

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thousands of citizens will enjoy sand, sun and breeze at the 13^th version of the Bogota Summer Festival that begins on Augusts 6, when Bogota's 471th B-day is being celebrated.

Today it is Easier for the Handicapped to go to Monserrate

Sat, 01 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The traditional cable car of the Monserrate Mountain now has a special platform that facilitates access for the handicapped.

The Bogota Half Marathon

Sun, 02 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The most important track event of the South America was won by the Kenyan Isaac Macharia. His time was 1 hour and 2 minutes and 49 seconds and he was crowned winner of this race in its 21 kilometer category for the fourth time. Lydia Cheromei won the women's category with a time of 1 hour, 12 minutes and 29 seconds.

�Love is Disarming� Campaign Arrives at Soccer Stadiums

Mon, 03 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Starting today, Monday, August 3 at 5 PM and until next August 10 at the same hour, Bogota will have a weapon carrying restriction, with or without permits. This measure makes part of the monthly week of "Love is Disarming" announced by Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas and the Secretary of Government, Clara Lopez Obregon.

Remembering and Rediscovering Bogota

Mon, 03 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In commemoration of the city's 471 B-day, starting today and until next Saturday, August 8, the Bogota Webpage will publish articles related to situations, places and people that have helped build city history.

Free Education for All District Students Beginning in 2010

Tue, 04 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More than one million students of district schools will receive free education starting next year when this benefit is extended until 12th grade, which anticipates in two years this coverage and goal, which is contemplated in the Development Plan.

Bogota Receives the Artisan Plaza

Wed, 05 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Starting today and as one of the gifts that the capital is receiving in its B-day, the Artisan Plaza begins to make part of the goods managed by the District through the Department of Social Economy. This guarantees the promotion and training of Colombian artisans.

Grand Human Chain for the Life and Safety of Bogota Pedestrians

Wed, 05 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Within the campaign "For Our City" and in honor of the celebration of Bogota's 471 years, public servers of City Hall gave the citizenship a gift for life and safety with a "Human Chain" at several points of the city.

Bogota is Filled with Presents

Thu, 06 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Five extra-length buses for the Transmilenio system, more than 3,700 subsidies for social interest housing, acknowledgment by locals that love their city, parties in seven localities and the opening concert of the Summer Festival are some of the gifts that the city will receive in its 471 B-day.

The Scream of Independence, 190 Years Ago Today

Fri, 07 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On August 7, 1819, at the Boyaca Bridge there was a military encounter between the Patriots of Independence and the Realists, with which the Liberating Campaign ended in 1819, after 77 days of combats at Casanare, the Andes and the Old province of Tunja.

Tissue and Cell Bank is a Reality

Sat, 08 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After an initial investment of 2,000 million pesos, the Department of District Health inaugurated this service for the citizens with modern installations and the latest technology to receive, manipulate, store and distribute human tissue like corneas, skin and blood vessels, necessary for transplants or implants.

Seat Belts in School Transportation

Mon, 10 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Starting today, the Bogota Metropolitan Police and the Mobility Department will realize control operatives to verify the installation of seat belts in each seat of school transportation vehicles. For two weeks, sanctions due to this violation will be pedagogic.

With Free Education, there are no Excuses to not go to School

Wed, 12 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With the consolidation of free public education in Bogot� from pre-school to high school in 2010, the Bogota City Hall (SED) seeks to assure the access of all children to the official education system, especially for those that have difficulties due to their social condition.

Hilary Duff in Bogota

Wed, 12 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In order to learn about the social programs of the city and also bring her social project, the US singer will be in the capital city from August 14 to 17. She will launch her program "Blessing in a Backpack" with which she will give backpacks with food and school supplies to underprivileged students.

Bogota Receives International Prize for Chile Mortality Rate Reduction

Wed, 12 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The jury of the America Prices for Excellence in 2009 Public Services, issued Bogota the Americas 2009 Prize in the Leadership Prize in Public Health Child Mortality Reduction Prize. The Prize recognizes City Hall's labor headed by Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas in the "Positive Bogota to Live Better" Development Plan.

Healing the Bogota River

Thu, 13 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas made a call to the authorities of municipalities adjacent to the capital of the Republic so that everyone realizes fiscal efforts to permit the development of the decontamination plan for the Bogota River.

Bogota Opens its Doors to Salsa Music

Sun, 16 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With a great tribute to the Colombian musician Joe Arroyo, the 12^th Salsa Park Festival begins this weekend. La 33, la Mambo Big Band, La Real Charanga and La Sucursal S.A. (Barcelona) among other groups make part of the program.

Bogota will have Intelligent and Regulated Exterior Publicity

Tue, 18 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Giant screens, mobile billboards and luminous posters are some of the elements proposed by Mayor Moreno to be located on city corners if they are approved by City Council.

Reopening of Public Parking Spaces will Begin in Usaquen

Wed, 19 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Bogota Locals will Find Out where the Metro will Run

Thu, 20 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Next August 30, Mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas will publish the results of the studies developed by the Spanish firm SENER that will define the future of the first line of the Bogota Metro. According to Moreno, the study will reveal what type of metro Bogota will have and its cost.

Integral Hospital Attention at the South of the City

Fri, 21 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The District Administration inaugurated the new Vista Hermosa new building at Ciudad Bolivar that counts with six floors, 7,100 square meters, an investment of 15,000 million pesos and tend to 850,000 people annually.

Bogota, Towards a Bilingual City

Tue, 25 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Starting next year, Bogota will count with eight schools that will have Medium Education Specialized in Languages that will permit students to enter high school with better communication skills in a second language.

Bogota Drivers Follow New Seat Belt Norm

Tue, 25 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

During the first control operatives for the use of seat belts by minors, with the participation of 650 transit police, 100 drivers were sanctioned with tickets of 248,500 pesos and a total of 1,423 vehicles were checked.

Food Product Salespeople Continue to get Organized

Wed, 26 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The District Administration inaugurated the El Recreo Commercial Plaza (69 south street with 97- corner) where 160 informal salespeople will promote the sales of meat, vegetables, fruit and miscellaneous at very good prices. This project makes part of the public space recuperation processes by the District Administration.

First Metro Line Defined

Sun, 30 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 23.9 kilometer route (14.9 underground and nine over) will go from the Americas Transmilenio Station to the southwest of the city until AV 11 with 100th street in the north. This was presented by President Alvaro Uribe and Mayor Samuel Moreno.

Visit Bogota Museums for Free Thanks to the �Come in this is your Home� Program

Sun, 30 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This Sunday there will be a shift of this programs with 36 participating museums and cultural institutions, that offer special prices and free admission to the citizenship the last Sunday of every month.

In Bogota, Hotel Construction Booms

Mon, 31 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The economic expansion and the solid business climate has generated important investment opportunities to continue the expansion of its hotel capacity in the city. To respond to the market and be more competitive, 17 new hotels are being built in Bogota.

Once Again, Bogota Stands Out Internationally

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Preventive Measures against the H1N1/09 Virus in Transmilenio Advance

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The District Department of Health continues to develop preventive actions through the handing out of antibacterial soap and information about how to take care at home and when to seek medical help. The service is offered at peak hours from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM.

School Registrations through the Internet

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Several Public Processes in the Transportation Sector will begin this Year

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor Samuel Moreno announced that before the end of 2009 the Phase III processes for Transmilenio. The leader pointed out that what will be studied will be the service offer of public transportation in Bogota.

The UEFA Champions League 2009-2010 will be Transmitted through Capital Channel

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This local Bogota channel will be transmitting this European club championship from June 2009 to May 2010 for all soccer fans.

The New York Metropolitan Opera 2009-2010 Season Live

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Until September 6 the sale of season tickets for direct and differed operas at the following Bogota movie theatres: Andino / Unicentro / Gran Estaci�n will be open.

Tourist Information Points in Bogota

Mon, 31 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

These very helpful spaces seek to offer information to residents and visitors. They are located in strategic points throughout the city, tended to by bilingual representatives of the tourist sector.

A Mi Refugio Hostel and Cultural House

Mon, 31 Agu 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This quaint hostel is located in the historical, cultural and peaceful Teusaquillo neighbourhood. It has everything a backpacker needs in its stay, comfort, information and cultural activities.

IDB Loan, New Support for the Integrated Public Transportation System

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The International Development Bank approved a loan for $10 million dollars that will solidify the technical and institutional assistance to support Bogota in the consolidation of the integrated transportation system that includes the Metro, suburb train and Transmilenio stations.