Q24N — Panama expects to receive some 2.9 million visitors in 2024 and that these will produce an economic benefit of US$1.8 billion dollars, said this Tuesday the director of the Tourism Promotion Fund (Promtur), Fernando Fondevila, who spoke of the consolidation of the country as a tourist destination. 2024 […]
Daily Archives: April 3, 2024
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Panamanian presidential candidates avoided signing a commitment on Tuesday to guarantee the rights of the LGBTQ community, including the recognition of equal marriage. The eight candidates for the May 5 elections were invited by sexual minority organizations to sign this pact, but none showed up, unlike what they have done […]
In the glamorous world of Hollywood, where the spotlight often shines on the stars themselves, a remarkable story unfolded on a recent episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that shifted the focus to an unlikely hero: a cat from Costa Rica with a will to survive that rivals […]
QCOSTARICA — Popular belief and academia continue to clash over whether Semana Santa (Holy Week) is synonymous with earthquakes. But with data the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori) tries to convince that there is more belief than science behind such perception. The recently passed Holy Week was […]
QCOSTARICA — Legislators on Tuesday approved in the second and final debate the bill that sanctions the practice of “gota-a-gota” loans (loansharking) with up to 15 years in prison. Gota-a-gota loans are informal loans provided outside of the traditional financial system, where the terms and interest rates can be adjusted […]
QCOSTARICA — Authorities announced on Tuesday the closure, for at least 48 hours, of the Poás Volcano National Park due to the increase in gas and ash activity recorded in recent days. The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) reported that the […]
For centuries, the tantalizing question of whether humanity is teetering on the brink of the so-called “end times” has captivated minds, sparked debates, and inspired countless interpretations across various religious and spiritual landscapes. As we navigate through an era marked by unprecedented global events, this age-old inquiry gains renewed relevance, […]