QCOSTARICA — Costa Rica’s economy is showing signs of slowing. The Central Bank of Costa Rica (Banco Central) reported that national production has been slowing for four months in a row, according to the Monthly Index of Economic Activity (IMAE) for March 2025. Although national production registered a year-over-year change […]
Monthly Archives: May 2025
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RICO’s Q – If you see this vehicle parked outside your home (or workplace), get out, as there may be a “surprise” raid happening soon. Don’t know about you, but I’ve suspected that the television news channels are in on the action, they seem to be there before things happen, […]
The University of Costa Rica officially launched Robotifest 2025, opening the call for girls, boys, and young people from all over the country to venture into the world of ingenuity and innovation. The UCR School of Industrial Engineering, in charge of Robotifest 2025, will open the call for participation to […]
Coinbase is one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges, offering users a secure platform to buy, sell, and store digital assets. With millions of users worldwide, Coinbase provides a user-friendly interface, robust security measures, and support for a wide range of cryptocurrencies. However, like any financial platform, users may occasionally […]
Every May 15 is celebrated in Costa Rica, the day of the farmer. This date was decreed by law 4096, published in 1968. The day of the farmer is celebrated to honor the work that farmers do on the land and provide food to the Costa Rican population. In Costa […]
Three great nights filled with tropical music, Latin flavor, and a family atmosphere will take place this May with Tropical Festival 2025, a musical event that will visit Guanacaste, Heredia, San Carlos, and San José, bringing together great artists from different genres in dance sessions that no one will want […]
Costa Rica has played a key role as a bridge between Asia and Latin America in a relationship marked by South-South cooperation, mutual respect, and the absence of geopolitical calculations. This was emphasized by Wang Xiaoyao, Chinese Ambassador to Costa Rica, who underscored the country’s strategic importance in strengthening bi-regional […]
The coral reefs off Tortuga Island, in the Costa Rican Pacific, are beginning to show signs of recovery thanks to a project led by the National Learning Institute (INA) and the Puntarenas University of State Distance Education (UNED). This initiative, which began in August 2024, seeks to reverse years of […]
Q24N (DW) Jose Mujica, widely known by his nickname, “Pepe,” was beloved for his modesty and progressive social reforms. At the height of his political career as president of Uruguay, Mujica’s monthly salary was $12,500 (€7,200) — but he only drew one-tenth of it. The rest he gave away. – […]
Q24N (DW) Argentina’s Supreme Court has found dozens of boxes filled with Nazi material among its archives in its basement. The 83 boxes hold documents including postcards, photographs and notebooks, as well as propaganda material, the court said on Sunday. Court employees discovered the material by chance while preparing for […]