Residents of Dominical in the canton of Osa denounce with great concern the growing deforestation activity in the area by development companies that are dedicated to the real estate and tourism market, affecting not only the great existing biodiversity but also putting at risk access and affecting water scarcity. Since […]
Daily Archives: April 22, 2024
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The melting of ice in Greenland and Antarctica modifies the speed of the Earth’s rotation faster than expected and that will alter the calculation of universal time on which computer networks adjust, says a study published recently. Since 1967, Universal Coordinated Time (UCT) has been established with ultra-sensitive atomic clocks […]
If you are a lover of Japanese culture or if you are looking to learn more about it, you have an appointment next weekend.The Embassy of Japan in Costa Rica and the Western Headquarters of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) organize the Japan Festival in San Ramón 2024.The event […]
After winning the presidency of Guatemala with the promise of a head-on fight against corruption, Bernardo Arévalo completes 100 days in power this Tuesday without exhibiting significant achievements. “Our number one priority is to shut off the flow of public resources to the corrupt,” Arévalo proclaimed in February, but so […]
Costa Rica ranks 92nd in Chainalysis’ Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index 2023. The report highlights widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies, with many companies accepting them as valid payment methods. “It is not surprising that Costa Rica has 6 Bitcoin ATMs for a population of only 5 million, as this is a country […]
In the intricate dance of American politics, former President Donald Trump finds himself at the center of a whirlwind of legal battles that have sparked intense debate across the nation. As the 2024 Presidential Election approaches, the unfolding court cases against Trump are not only testing the boundaries of the […]
What do you get when you combine the broad wings and big body of a raptor with a little curved beak on a small dove-like head? You get the gray-headed kite. The gray-headed kite (Leptodon cayanensis) is known as the gavilán cabecigris in Spanish. It’s one of the 205 members […]
In Costa Rica, a pressing economic dilemma is unfolding as several companies announce closures and layoffs due to the government’s persistent low dollar exchange rate policy. This policy, intended to maintain economic stability, has instead sparked a wave of detrimental effects on the local business landscape, particularly impacting exporters like […]
Costa Rica’s Museo de Arte Costarricense in La Sabana proudly presents a unique cultural experience, “Puguán Puguán: Sound Narratives,” starting this Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at the museum’s illustrious Golden Hall. This project, a joint effort by the Alliance Française and the Costa Rican Art Museum (MAC), aims […]
As the world gears up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, Costa Rica stands out with a model of environmental stewardship that exemplifies what can be achieved when communities, businesses, and government unite. The day serves as a poignant reminder of our duty to care for Mother Earth, amidst […]