Carlos Alcaraz has admitted to being starstruck when he first faced Rafael Nadal, saying that facing the 22-time Grand Slam champion was “kind of a nightmare”. Speaking in Berlin on Thursday ahead of the Laver Cup, the 21-year-old Alcaraz reflected on his on-court battles with fellow Spaniard Nadal. “It was […]
Daily Archives: September 20, 2024
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Costa Rica is home to thousands of unique animal species, many of which captivate scientists from around the world. Among these fascinating creatures is the anole lizard, a small, semi-aquatic reptile that inhabits the country’s lush rainforests. Recently, Lindsey Swierk, an assistant research professor of biological sciences at Binghamton University […]
The government’s monetary policy has significantly impacted various sectors of the country. In this context, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) announced that the Mexican company Promotora y Desarrolladora Mexicana de Infraestructura S.A. DE C.V. (PRODEMEX), responsible for building the Cartago hospital, has withdrawn its bid. PRODEMEX cited the […]
The Minister of Security, Mario Zamora, confirmed the arrest of a Tajikistan citizen at Costa Rica’s northern border for alleged ties to the terrorist group ISIS. The arrest occurred on August 27 in the border town of Los Chiles, located in the province of Alajuela. “He was arrested in the […]
QCOSTARICA — With the right Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and the necessary technical knowledge, anyone could muddy the 2026 presidential campaign with “deepfakes.” These are images, videos, audios and other multimedia content generated through these new technological tools, which have enormous potential for productivity and education, but also to generate […]
Q24N (TheGuardian) For more than 20 years, Lidieth Gomez’s days have been punctuated by the hum of crop-spraying planes. At dawn and dusk, the skies over Matina, capital of Limón province on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, are filled with aircraft spraying a viscous rain of agrochemicals on to banana plantations. […]
QCOSTARICA — Starting October 1, just like in other countries or in movies, getting married in Costa Rica is less complicated, individuals will have the option to get married directly at the Civil Registry. The changes are a result of the implementation of the new Family Procedural Code (Código Procesal […]