The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (Ovsicori) confirmed Monday that its early warning system for tremors is generating the warnings with about 10 seconds delay.“We are aware of significant delays in the alerts received by our EEW application,” the institution said in a brief statement. Given the geological characteristics and the […]
Daily Archives: May 30, 2024
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On this date, forty years ago, Linda Frazier, a reporter for the Tico Times was killed doing her job.For those unfamiliar with has become to be known as the “La Penca bombing” we have republished this Tico Times article from 2006. On May 30, 1984, The Tico Times lived its […]
With more power than ever, a crushed opposition, and at the height of popularity, Nayib Bukele will begin his second term as president of El Salvador on Saturday, after waging a relentless “war” against gangs. This 42-year-old millennial publicist, re-elected in the February 4 elections with a crushing 85% of […]
Ad Astra Rocket Company, a company owned by former Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, has been selected for Phase II of the NASA contract to advance the development of the VASIMR® engine.This is a high-power plasma propulsion system that would allow humans to eventually reach Mars. New contract The […]
After more than five years without offering an opera, the National Theater will reopen its doors to four days of staging with 100% Costa Rican talent.This is the 2024 opera season, which will open in July with The Magic Flute. This is an opera in two acts with music by […]
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated this Tuesday that his brother and former army chief, Humberto Ortega, who according to exiled opposition members is under house arrest, committed an act of “treason against the homeland” by decorating a U.S. military officer in 1992. Referring to Humberto Ortega as “the army chief […]
In a dazzling fusion of fashion and furry friends, the Museum of the Dog in New York City recently rolled out the red carpet for its second annual Pet Gala, transforming canine companions into glamorous celebrities for a night. The event, masterminded by fashion designer Anthony Rubio, featured over two […]
Costa Rica, renowned for its lush landscapes and vibrant biodiversity, is also carving out a niche as a premier destination for international medical tourism. Boasting a compact size that belies its enormous potential, this Central American nation offers a range of top-tier medical services, from cutting-edge cardiology and general surgery […]
Costa Rican surfer Brisa Hennessy showcased her exceptional talent by finishing second in the Tahiti Pro, the sixth stop of the 2024 World Tour. Hennessy was defeated in the final by local surfer Vahine Fierro of France. Fierro, though not a regular competitor on the World Tour, participated as a […]
From June 3 to 6, the serene shores of Chira Island in Costa Rica will become the focal point for a groundbreaking event: the First World Meeting of Women of the Seas. This enchanting Pacific island, nestled within the Gulf of Nicoya and renowned for its pristine beauty and the […]