QCOSTARICA — Scotiabank announced the signing of an agreement to integrate its operations in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama with Davivienda. This strategic alliance will position Scotiabank as a new combined entity that will be the second most important bank in Colombia and with a relevant presence in Central America. […]
Daily Archives: January 8, 2025
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QCOSTARICA — The British government says it is a further step in its goal of digitalising the UK’s border and immigration system. To do so, from January 8, 2025, all people wishing to travel to this country for a short stay – with the exception of Europeans – will need […]
Q24N (EFE) The US dollar fell on Monday morning by around 1% after the Washington Post newspaper said that President-elect Donald Trump had “watered down” his plans to impose universal tariffs, with a special impact on products from China, Mexico and Canada. According to the newspaper, which cites three sources […]
QCOSTARICA — Tickets on the new Avianca San José – Miami route, that will begin operations on March 30, 2025, either through the airline’s app or on its website are now on sale. This new route will be operated on Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity for 180 passengers, will […]
QCOSTARICA — The legendary NBA player, Michael Jordan, who arrived in Costa Rican on Monday, will participate in the next few days in a tournament called “PELAGIC Rockstar Offshore”, according to the CRHoy.com. The event will have more than a million dollars in prizes and is known for being the […]
Q24N (EFE) President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, did not rule out on Tuesday resorting to the use of military force to retake control of the Panama Canal and again accused the Central American country of imposing excessive passage fees on American ships that use this strategic route between […]
In a decision that energized Costa Rica’s soccer faithful the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol (FCRF) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Miguel Herrera as the new head coach of the national team. The fiery Mexican, known for his passionate sideline demeanor and attacking style of play, will be tasked with […]
QCOSTARICA — A historic medical intervention performed for the first time in the country at the Hospital CIMA in San José has transformed the life of a young mother and has put Costa Rica on the map of medical innovation. This is the first cranial reconstruction procedure using a locally […]
QCOSTARICA — Welcome to the “new” dry season in Costa Rica, characterized by sun, heat, and occasional rain. Interestingly, these weather conditions are consistent with those typically seen during the rainy season. Um! According to the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), forecast for this Wednesday, January 8, […]
As of January 8, 2025, all Costa Ricans planning to visit the United Kingdom will need to comply with a crucial new regulation: obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization, known as a UK ETA. Failure to obtain this permit could result in the impossibility of boarding their flight to this European […]