The concept of ageism was coined in 1969 by Dr. Robert Butler, an American gerontologist and the first director of the National Institute on Aging in the United States. Identifying a word for ageism in every language would be a way to begin generating awareness and change in every country. […]
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In his first Canada Day speech as prime minister, Mark Carney emphasized Canadian unity in a “changing” world. “158 years ago, a few provinces gambled on the idea that they would be stronger together than they could ever be separately. They were right, and so they became a new federation […]
Puzzle lovers have a date this weekend, as the First International Championship will be held in Costa Rica. Jacob Ramírez, of the Costa Rican Puzzle Makers Association, said participants are expected from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile. “This is an activity that will be held in the country for the […]
Many aspects of modern life are marked by constant judgments and evaluations: annual reviews, performance indicators, goal assessments, competency audits, and more. But should we apply the same approach to an international relocation? Living abroad is a rich and complex experience, which raises an important question: how—and why—should we evaluate […]
With more than 10% of the national workforce linked to the agricultural sector and a growing need for productive modernization, Agrotransformation 2025 is consolidating its position as the main meeting and exchange of ideas for the Costa Rican agricultural sector. This event, sponsored by the DESCUBRE program and led by […]
The Costa Rican Congress today approved a motion to implement a bill known as the 4×3 bill, which would allow for the implementation of 12-hour workweeks for four days a week in certain jobs. The initiative, approved through the “fast-track” procedure (accelerated mechanism) and approved by 42 votes in favor […]
Guanacaste Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) announce the launch of Canadian airline Porter Airlines starting December 4, with direct flights from Toronto (YYZ) and Ottawa (YOW). According to the airline’s schedule, the Toronto (YYZ) – Guanacaste (LIR) route will be […]
The 110 entrepreneurs who will participate this weekend at Expo Pyme CR 2025 are already finalizing the final details to welcome approximately 7,000 people to the Old Customs House. This is the fourth edition of this initiative, which will host SMEs from all sectors with its varied offerings from 8:00 […]
The National Insurance Institute’s (INS) Jade and Pre-Columbian Culture Museum invites the little ones to free workshops held during the mid-year holiday. Important Information: Registration begins today, June 25th, at 9:30 am by calling 2287-6000, extensions 2051-32061 and 32073. The workshops are free, but a reservation is required. From July […]
On the evening of Tuesday, June 17, the Spanish Cultural Center in Costa Rica successfully inaugurated the Virtual Museum of Spanish Emigration in Costa Rica at the National Theater. With a packed house, we were attended by our director, Ricardo Ramón Jarne, the Ambassador of Spain to Costa Rica, Eva […]