In response to a call to develop Compassionate Cities in their respective communities, representatives of the cantons of Oreamuno, Turrialba, San Rafael de Heredia and Curridabat and the district of Tucurrique expressed their willingness to be part of the Costa Rica compassionate country project. During a virtual session held this […]
Daily Archives: April 11, 2024
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AERIS, as interested manager of the Juan Santamaría International Airport (AIJS), launched an initiative to call to avoid the extraction of shells from the country’s beaches, because this situation puts marine ecosystems at risk. For this reason, together with strategic allies, leads the “Welcome to Costa Rica” campaign, protect nature, […]
Kaspersky’s most recent report “The State of Stalkerware 2023” reveals that 52% of Latin Americans were victims of harassment or suspected that they had been harassed through some digital tool such as spy applications for mobile phones or laptops, smart home devices and tracking devices. Stalkerware stands out as the […]
An Indigenous woman has reported her country, Honduras, to the UN Human Rights Committee for denying her an abortion after she was raped, rights groups said Wednesday. It is the first time the Central American country has been brought before the UN for its absolute abortion ban which has meant […]
Recent reports from the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area (ACAT-SINAC) showed an increase in Jabiru sightings during the months of February and March, particularly in the cantons of Bagaces, Cañas, and Abangares. While this could be exciting news, SINAC officials have noted concerning signs among these majestic birds. Upon field visits, […]
In a move that marries convenience with modernity, Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) is setting the stage for a significant digital evolution. By late 2025, Costa Ricans will no longer be confined to the traditional physical ID card. Instead, they’ll have the option to carry a digital version of […]
O.J. Simpson, the American football star whose 1995 acquittal in the so-called “trial of the century” for the murder of his ex-wife and a male friend gripped the world, has died at the age of 76. Once a beloved national figure, his fame turned to infamy after the savage killing […]
In a culinary twist that’s turning heads and tantalizing taste buds across Costa Rica, BBQ Chicken, a Korean restaurant, is setting new standards for flavor and dining experience. Known for its crispy, irresistible chicken that has cameoed in Netflix’s Korean dramas like “Crash Landing on You,” this eatery is becoming […]
Avianca Airlines has launched a significant airfare sale to various popular destinations in Central and South America, including Costa Rica. If you’re planning your summer or fall vacation, this is an excellent opportunity to secure discounted airfare to Costa Rica and other destinations like Colombia, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Some flights […]
April 11th rolls around with the same fervor as the drums that echo through the streets, marking a day of heated debate over Juan Santamaría. Declared a national hero for his daring act of setting the Mesón de Guerra ablaze in 1856 during the Battle of Rivas (Nicaragua), Santamaría’s story […]