QCOSTARICA — The Sistema Nacional de Pago Electrónico en el Transporte Público (SINPE-TP) – National Electronic Payment System for Public Transportation – will benefit some 135,000 inhabitants of four more cantons of the Greater Metropolitan Area: Desamparados, San José, La Unión and Curridabat. This means that users of bus route […]
Monthly Archives: September 2024
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Q24N – by Mark Green* – Each and every day, Venezuelans fleeing poverty and oppression gather in small groups to begin a long, arduous trek northward toward freedom and a better life. It’s a dangerous and demanding journey, but their desperation keeps them going. Along the way, they’ll be joined […]
QCOSTARICA — Export figures for the end of the year are expected to show an increase of close to 7%, however, expected is a deceleration in the sector’s growth attributed to the decrease in the dollar exchange rate and interest rates, both domestically and globally. This decrease in the growth […]
World Hepatitis Day was created to highlight the importance of prevention and awareness of this disease that affects millions of people in the world. But how do you take care of your liver health? According to the Health Surveillance Directorate of the Ministry of Health, Costa Rica has seen an […]
Salty sea water offers benefits for the skin thanks to its natural properties, being used in treatments such as spas. However, there are also myths and contraindications to take into account about bathing in the sea. Sea water, with its characteristic salinity, has long been recognized for its beneficial effects […]
The job market is changing faster than ever and many of today’s jobs will soon disappear. According to a recent study by the World Economic Forum, there are two main factors that are changing things: the emergence of new technologies, automation and the movement towards the green economy and sustainability. […]
Costa Rican athlete Sherman Guity returned to the country after winning two gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. With two new gold medals, bringing his total Olympic podium appearances to four, Guity has cemented his place at the top of the athletics world by dominating the 100 and […]
Nicaragua revoked the nationality and confiscated the assets of a new group of former political detainees, a total of 135 people who, through U.S. mediation, were sent to Guatemala last week, a practice used previously and rejected by the UN. The measure was announced on Tuesday by the judiciary, accused […]
Guatemala and Costa Rica played out a drab goalless draw in Guatemala City on Monday night. In front of a fervent home crowd, the contest sadly did not mirror the spectators, and was marred by a substandard pitch. In team news, interim coach Claudio Vivas made four changes from last […]
Costa Rica has earned a reputation as a tropical paradise, known for its stunning biodiversity, breathtaking beaches, and thrilling adventures. But there’s something else that sets Costa Rica apart—its famous motto, Pura Vida. This phrase goes beyond a simple slogan; it’s a way of life. Translated to “pure life,” Pura […]