In an effort to promote health, various research highlights the nutritional value of legumes and grains, cataloging them as those foods that promote longevity in human beings, according to Dan Buettner, author and founder of the Blue Zones organization. Buettner is the one who has determined the so-called “blue zones”, […]
Daily Archives: January 29, 2024
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Costa Rica has recently enacted a progressive legal change, allowing people over 18 years of age to modify the order of their last names. This groundbreaking reform eliminates the long-standing obligation to prioritize the father’s last name, offering individuals the autonomy to choose their preferred sequence. In contrast to practices […]
A few days ago, we wrote that 2024 will be warmer due to two factors: climate change or the climate crisis and the El Niño phenomenon. But it turns out that this year has its surprises, one of them is that it will have 366 days, that is, it will […]
Dozens of wild animals such as squirrels, sloths, monkeys, hammerheads, foxes and birds have electrical accidents every year due to their interaction with cables and transformers near their habitats. For this reason, a new regulation seeks to further define the responsibilities of the companies that install infrastructure. This is Decree […]
January 2024 is almost upon us, and we, the team of The Costa Rica News-TCRN, feel doubly happy: first, because we are at the beginning of a new year that, we are sure, will be fascinating and, second, because we are celebrating 15 years as a digital news media. In […]
Elsa resisted leaving Cuba, until opportunities closed for her and she decided to join the Cuban exodus in 2023, which in two years reached record levels. An unprecedented bleed, since the beginning of the Revolution in 1959, motivated by the serious economic crisis on the island. In the midst of […]
No matter why or for how long, shipping a container full of your possessions to Costa Rica can make the relocation easier. Proper preparation means packing efficiently while providing adequate insurance coverage. Ocean freight containers come in various sizes, with 20- and 40-foot models capable of holding the contents of […]
The Shocking Rise: A Jolt to the Wallet In Costa Rica, the electric bill has become the new nightmare for both households and businesses, but not the kind that you can switch off. In 2023, electricity costs for homes rocketed by 14.3%, while businesses faced an even steeper climb at […]
A Volcanic Escalation: Poas Turns Up the Heat Costa Rica’s Poas Volcano, a popular hotspot for both locals and tourists, recently decided to throw its hat into the ring – quite literally. The National Emergency Commission (CNE) in Costa Rica is mandating safety helmets as part of its elevated security […]
The Chase Begins: Fugitive on the Run In the intriguing tale of fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong, the plot thickens with a twist of cosmetic deception. After the tragic demise of professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson, Armstrong became the prime suspect. Her quick escape post the issuance of a warrant set […]