We’ve been enjoying a harvest of one of our favorite novelty squashes of the tropics. Known as musk cucumber in English, its common name here is Cohombro (Sicana odorifera). This is one of the most unusual plants in the tropics. Its large, 12- to 14-inch long, maroon-colored, sausage-shaped fruit is […]
Daily Archives: November 28, 2023
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During the first half of 2023, more than 770 million attempted cyber attacks against Costa Rica were reported. The Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications (Micitt) reports an increase of 66% compared to the previous year.This is equal to 2,900 attempted attacks per minute against companies, public institutions, citizens, […]
The Christmas season has already arrived in many Costa Rican homes, while others prepare to illuminate each space in their homes in anticipation of this celebration.However, it is important that you take precautions to prevent an outbreak or fire from occurring due to Christmas decorations. According to the Benemérito Fire […]
“Pura Vida” from Costa Rica will be present in the new show by the company Cirque du Soleil.The show titled “ECHO” will tour the United States in Atlanta and Miami, with a broad narrative that reflects the Costa Rican philosophy of life, connected to nature and sustainability. This unique collaboration […]
Q24N (VOA) Nicaragua’s increasingly isolated and repressive government thought it had scored a rare public relations victory last week when Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition. Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios reacts after being crowned Miss Universe at the 72nd Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in San Salvador, El […]
Panama’s Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America’s biggest copper mine was “unconstitutional.” The country has faced nationwide protests and roadblocks since Congress approved a law in October allowing First Quantum Minerals to operate a copper mine for 20 years, […]
Valeria Salech knew her son’s laughter the day she gave him cannabis oil for the first time. The product of endless bureaucracy, he had not been able to obtain allopathic medication to treat refractory epilepsy, a disease that Emiliano suffered from since birth and that led him to suffer up […]
Q24N (VOA) Cuban and Haitian migrants are increasingly taking chartered flights to Nicaragua from where they seek to travel overland to the United States, prompting Washington to impose sanctions this week on the operators of the aircraft. Migrants take a break from doing chores at the Agape migrant shelter in […]
As we approach the peak of the tourist season, Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has released detailed guidelines to ensure that both national and international visitors can enjoy and protect the country’s natural wonders responsibly. The emphasis on responsible tourism in these protected areas is crucial for […]
Intel Costa Rica shares guide with public and private universities to promote careers free of harassment and discrimination The program consists of 5 steps and tools to raise awareness and make visible the gender perspective, strengthen the insertion and retention of women in STEM areas, promoting gender equity. The document […]