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North Sulawesi lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport

Archipelago 1 year ago

North Sulawesi lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport

Officials had warned the threat from the Mount Ruang stratovolcano was far from over after it sparked the evacuation of thousands when it stirred a spectacular mix of lava, ash columns and lightning last week.

Authorities call for vigilance amid heightened volcanic activity

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Authorities call for vigilance amid heightened volcanic activity

The national volcanic center and disaster agency have called for increased vigilance among people living near active volcanoes, especially those designated either orange or yellow alert, as security forces assist in evacuations and delivering aid to people affected by Mount Ruang, which has been on red alert since April 17.

Evacuation order issued for 11,000 people after North Sulawesi volcano eruption

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Evacuation order issued for 11,000 people after North Sulawesi volcano eruption

The Indonesian volcanic hazard authority has raised the alert status of Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi to the red level, with potential hot rocks, hot clouds and tsunamis putting residents living around the volcano in danger.

North Sulawesi volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

Archipelago 1 year ago

North Sulawesi volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

Wednesday's dramatic eruption of the volcano on a remote island in North Sulawesi threw a fiery-red column of lava, incandescent rock and ash as much as three km (two miles) into the sky.

Volcano erupts in North Sulawesi, hundreds evacuated

Archipelago 1 year ago

Volcano erupts in North Sulawesi, hundreds evacuated

Mount Ruang, a stratovolcano in the province, first erupted at 9:45 pm on Tuesday (1345 GMT) and twice again in the early hours of Wednesday, the country's volcanology and geological agencies said.

Anies Baswedan has pre-campaign talk with Surya Paloh in Manado

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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Anies Baswedan has pre-campaign talk with Surya Paloh in Manado

Anies Baswedan visited Surya Paloh at the NasDem Tower in Manado before heading to Kotamobagu for his campaign.

Ganjar wants North Sulawesi to be gateway to international trade

Presidential Race 2 years ago

Ganjar wants North Sulawesi to be gateway to international trade

At a rally in Manado on Thursday, the PDI-P presidential candidate highlighted that the people of North Sulawesi had a role in developing the province's downstreaming sector into becoming an import-export hub.

North Sulawesi bans infamous dog and cat meat trade

Archipelago 2 years ago

North Sulawesi bans infamous dog and cat meat trade

The ban in the Tomohon market in North Sulawesi province is among the first in a country where 1 million dogs and cats are slaughtered every year, although most Indonesians, who are Muslim, don’t eat dog meat.

Jeju Air to open direct Manado-South Korea flight in tourism bid

Companies 3 years ago

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Jeju Air to open direct Manado-South Korea flight in tourism bid

South Korea’s Jeju Air has inked a deal with the North Sulawesi administration to offer direct flights between Manado and South Korea.

Women of Sangihe island lead the battle against mining exploitation

Environment 3 years ago

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Women of Sangihe island lead the battle against mining exploitation

The women of North Sulawesi’s Sangihe Island stand on the frontlines in battles against corporations aiming to exploit their homeland.

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