The bill to lower the price of air tickets to Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic is generating controversy in the Legislative Assembly.The Government opposes the initiative and therefore, the ruling faction presented 63 motions, of which, after two plenary sessions and one hour and 45 minutes of discussion, […]
Daily Archives: August 30, 2024
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The Costa Rican Center for Science and Culture reported that, at the request of the public, it decided to extend the exhibition “VAN GOGH, IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE” until Sunday, September 1st. The presentation was scheduled to end in mid-August, however, since its opening on July 12, thousands of visitors have […]
Agile methodology has been found to be very useful for successfully delivering projects in project management, which is always changing. The Scrum Master makes sure that the team works well, is productive, and follows the Scrum rules. To all those asking, What is Scrum Methodology ?,it is necessary to know […]
The Costa Rican soccer league, Liga Promerica (Promerica League) is set to become the first in Central America to implement Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology. VAR is designed to assist the main referee in avoiding serious and obvious mistakes during the match. The VAR team monitors the game remotely on […]
New Rules, Less Frustration For many foreigners living in Costa Rica, getting a driver’s license has been nothing short of a bureaucratic nightmare. The wait to receive a DIMEX (residency card) and then homologate (validate) a foreign driver’s license used to take at least three months. But now, thanks to […]
A new report titled “Balance and Trends in the Housing Sector 2023,” presented by the Costa Rican Association of Engineers and Architects (CFIA) in partnership with the University of Costa Rica (UCR), reveals a stark disparity between current housing prices and the needs of Costa Rican households. The report indicates […]
XTERRA Returns with a Bang in Costa Rica XTERRA Costa Rica made a triumphant return to the off-road triathlon circuit this year, marking its 18th stop on the 2024 XTERRA Americas Tour. Held over the weekend of August 24-25, the event introduced a fresh team, a challenging new course, and […]
Costa Rica Shines on the Global Stage Costa Rica is making waves in the world of cinema once again with the upcoming release of “Memorias de un cuerpo que arde,” a film directed by the talented Antonella Sudasassi Furniss. Set to hit theaters on Thursday, August 29, this powerful film […]
Cracking Down on “Emerging Capitals” Costa Rica is taking a bold step in its fight against corruption and organized crime with a new bill that aims to tackle illicit enrichment, commonly referred to as “emerging capitals.” This legislation, introduced by President Carlos Alvarado’s administration, has just passed its first debate […]
Costa Rica Faces New Challenges with Global Taxation Costa Rica, a country known for its lush landscapes and attractive tax incentives, is now facing a new hurdle: the global minimum tax. This 15% tax obligation, targeting multinational companies with revenues of at least 750 million euros, threatens to shake up […]