Through his Twitter account (X), British journalist Karl Penhaul reported being stranded since last Sunday at the Juan Santamaría International Airport, as immigration authorities denied his entry to Costa Rica. Penhaul challenged Mario Zamora, Minister of Security, and Jorge Rodriguez, Minister of Communication, to come to the airport and talk […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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In the serene landscapes of the Netherlands, a story unfolds that challenges the very essence of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. At its core is Zoraya ter Beek, a 28-year-old Dutch woman facing a conundrum that intertwines her deepest sorrows with the nation’s most controversial laws. The Decision […]
QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s immigration service, the Dirección de Migración y Extranjería (DGME), has started a three-month plan to update 6,000 pending applications from foreigners, who requesting permanent residency as investors, rentiers, and entrepreneurs. “The increase in foreign direct investment in Costa Rica is accompanied by a greater number of […]
QCOSTARICA — “They had me sleeping on the floor like a dog for 2 nights. They flatly refused to provide a sheet/blanket or pillow. And I had to seek consular assistance to give me water and food,” wrote Karl Penhaul, a video correspondent for CNN, on “X” after being denied […]
Spanish police on Wednesday briefly arrested disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales in connection with an alleged graft scandal at the RFEF football federation when he was president. The 46-year-old was detained at Madrid’s Barajas airport shortly after flying in from the Dominican Republic but released shortly afterwards, a Guardia Civil […]
In a world that moves at the speed of the latest social media trend, the quaint town of Escazú in Costa Rica holds within its quiet streets and rolling hills a story that seems to have slipped through the cracks of collective memory. This is the tale of Margarita Bertheau, […]
In the realm of skincare, few ingredients have garnered as much acclaim as hyaluronic acid. Revered for its profound hydration capabilities and versatility, this powerhouse component is not just a trend but a cornerstone in beauty regimens worldwide. With its unique ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight […]
U.S. actor Matt Damon narrated on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert the story of how he rescued and adopted a cat in Costa Rica about 10 years ago. Damon shared the heartwarming story and talked about how he became attached to the animal while immersed in the Costa Rican […]
The community of Playa Sámara – and surrounding places – will be the perfect setting for an athletics test that will pass through asphalt surfaces, ballast, rivers and the coast during an event that will take place on April 27.That day, starting at 5:00 a.m., the group will leave in […]
Less than 15 days ago, the recovered CrünShürin farm – Brörán-Térraba Indigenous Territory – turned 6 years old, during that time 6 boys and girls were born who have spent the worst Easter of their short lives. These boys and girls today know that this is their territory, that it […]