The play “Cosquillitas”, thanks to which Marian Li received the Ricardo Fernández Guardia National Theater Award in the Acting category 2023, will represent Costa Rica at the Mujeres que Cuentan International Festival in Mar del Plata, Argentina in March 2025 and at the Casa Tanicho International Monologue Festival in Mérida, […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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Honduran General Romeo Vásquez, who is due to stand trial Friday for the death of a protester following the 2009 coup, was transferred to a hospital this Thursday due to health issues, a nephew reported. “General Romeo Vásquez just suffered hyperglycemia” (increased blood sugar levels in a person with diabetes), […]
Costa Rica isn’t just another place on the map. Sure, it may be famous for its lush rainforests and pristine beaches, but what really makes it stand out are the unique things that set it apart from every other destination. Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about Tiquicia that […]
The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has raised an alert because of the significant risk of forest fires in various areas of the country as a result of the cold front impacting Costa Rica this week. The SINAC National Fire Management Program indicated that the weather conditions are quite […]
Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is gearing up for a major upgrade that promises to transform the travel experience for passengers. Beginning in July 2025, the airport will implement electronic immigration gates (eGates), making immigration processes faster and more efficient. This initiative, spearheaded by Aeris Holdings S.A., the […]
The Bank of Nova Scotia, commonly known as Scotiabank, has taken a bold step to streamline its global operations. The Canadian banking giant has signed an agreement to sell its operations in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama. This move is aimed at optimizing efficiencies and reallocating resources to more stable, […]
The lush hills of Pacific Palisades, once a symbol of California luxury and glamour, have been reduced to ash and rubble in the wake of the devastating California wildfires. This catastrophic event has left celebrities and residents grappling with the loss of their homes, memories, and sense of security. From […]
A new light aircraft accident was reported in Costa Rica. On Wednesday afternoon, the aircraft carrying two tourists had an incident while landing at the Punta Banco aerodrome in Pavones de Golfito, Puntarenas. Both the pilot and the two tourists were unharmed. According to several reports, the Daher Kodiak light […]
Let me tell you something about growing up in a small Texas town in the ‘80s and ‘90s—it wasn’t fancy, but it sure was full of charm. Listening to the newly rereleased “Sunday in the South” by Shenandoah, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan takes me back to those days like […]
QCOSTARICA — Despite being suspended from her duties as executive president of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) and being investigated by the Attorney General’s Office, Marta Eugenia Esquivel is once again in President Rodrigo Chaves’ inner circle.. • Photos: Catalina MairenaProfile image of Daniel SuarezDaniel Suarezdaniel.suarez@grupoextra.com On Wednesday, […]