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Costa Rica To Once Again Host Main Regional Life Sciences Forum
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The Coalition of Development Initiatives (Cinde) announced this Tuesday the return of the Life Sciences Forum to Costa Rica. This is an industry gathering (covering areas such as medical devices ) where knowledge and...
Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Alarmed Over Rising Violence and U.S. Criticism
Tico Times
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August 18, 2025
Tourism leaders in Costa Rica are warning that rising crime and international criticism could damage the country’s reputation as one of Latin America’s safest travel destinations, deepening an already growing crisis for the industry. The National...
Regaining Control Of Security: The Tourism Industry's Recommendation After Trump Mentioned Costa Rica
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) reacts after US President Donald Trump mentioned Costa Rica in a speech discussing insecurit . US President Donald Trump was comparing the violence rates in Washington with other...
Treasury Sanctions Notorious Costa Rican Narcotraffickers
DGR News
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The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four Costa Rican nationals, as well as two Costa Rica-based entities, for their involvement in narcotics trafficking and money laundering. A key global cocaine...
Nostalgia Tourism Is Gaining Ground Among Tourists In Costa Rica
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) According to a study by the Global Wellness Institute, a connection with the past is one of the main motivations for wellness travel. It has been observed that travelers seek destinations that allow them to relive happy...
U.S. tariff hike puts Costa Rican pineapple industry on high alert
Fresh Fruit Portal
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August 18, 2025
Writing and reporting by Macarena Bravo The recent U.S. tariff increase on Costa Rican pineapples and other exports has put the country's fruit industry on alert. Abel Cháves, president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters...
Fellow Ghanaians: How long will we keep overlooking illegal mining?
MyJoyOnline
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August 18, 2025
Fellow Ghanaians, It's over a week now since our nation was struck by a tragedy that froze us in grief. We lost eight of our own five senior public servants and three gallant members of the Ghana Armed Forces in a helicopter crash that has left...
Ocean swells impacting produce shipments from Costa Rica are starting to ease
Fresh Plaza
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August 18, 2025
Unusually strong ocean swells—the worst in decades—have been affecting ocean shipments of produce out of Costa Rica's Port of Caldera, though more recently they have started to clear, mostly coming to a stop. "With the exception of the days...
NIO Inc. charts new course with expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, Costa Rica
Gasgoo
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August 18, 2025
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On August 18, NIO Inc. announced plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan and Costa Rica between 2025 and 2026, marking the next phase of its international expansion. The move will bring the company's premium electric vehicle (EV)...
Air Canada Strike Extends Flight Cancellations to Costa Rica
Tico Times
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August 18, 2025
Air Canada has backtracked on plans to restart flights after its flight attendants chose to continue striking, leaving travelers — including those heading to Costa Rica — facing more cancellations and uncertainty. The airline had announced Sunday...
Costa Rica’s Sustainable Flight: Butterfly Pupae As A Driver Of Change
Costa Rica News
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August 16, 2025
Costa Rica, known for its lush biodiversity and commitment to sustainability, has found a new treasure to share with the world: butterfly pupae. From the El Mariposario El Bosque Nuevo farm to international markets, these small chrysalises are...
Where to Go in Costa Rica: A Guide to the 5 Best Tours
Travel Daily Media
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August 17, 2025
Exploring Costa Rica through guided tours is a great way to experience the country’s natural beauty and rich culture. A guided tour lets you explore the best things the country has to offer, including its beaches, volcanoes, and rainforests, with...
Air Canada Resumes Flights to Costa Rica After Strike Ends
Tico Times
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August 17, 2025
Air Canada is back in the air today after a quick intervention by the Canadian government halted a strike by its flight attendants. While the airline plans to restart operations this evening, travelers headed to Costa Rica could still face delays...
Costa Rica Court Blocks Visitor Hike at Corcovado Park
Tico Times
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August 16, 2025
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber has struck down a resolution that increased visitor quotas at Corcovado National Park, ruling that the measure lacked scientific justification and violated environmental safeguards. In its August 8 ruling, the...
Guns N Roses Returns to Costa Rica for Latin American Tour Kickoff
Tico Times
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August 16, 2025
Guns N Roses heads back to Costa Rica for a concert at Estadio Nacional on October 1. The show starts their fall Latin American tour after dates in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East earlier this year. Fans get a chance to see the band live for the...
11 Foods with Vitamin B12 to Boost Energy and Brain Health
Costa Rica News
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August 17, 2025
You can’t have a well-balanced diet without incorporating vitamin B12 into your meals. This water-soluble vitamin, explains Samantha Dieras, RN, DCN, director of outpatient nutrition services at Mount Sinai Hospital, plays a vital role in nerve...
Engineers wanted: Mexico looks to join the global semiconductor race
El País
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August 17, 2025
In Guadalajara, the Mexican Silicon Valley — where 80% of the country’s semiconductor industry is concentrated — the most sought-after raw material isn’t silicon: it’s human talent. Mexico is betting on its proximity to the United States and its...
Tradition, Passion And Pride: Costa Ricans Conquer Turkey With Their Folklore At A Prestigious Cultural Festival
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The group“Inspiraciones Costarricenses” is proudly representing Costa Rica at the 26th edition of the Büyükçekmece International Festival of Arts and Culture, a prominent international folklore competition held in...
IHOP and Applebee’s opens in Costa Rica on Monday
Q Costa Rica
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August 15, 2025
Q COSTARICA — On Monday, August 18, IHOP and Applebee’s, in the first dual-brand format in the country, will open their doors in Plaza Tempo, San Rafael de Escazú. With this dual-brand format, Costa Rica becomes the 23rd country to welcome this...
USNS Comfort Returns Home After CP25 Mission
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
AUGUST 18, 2025 – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) returned to Naval Station Norfolk (NSN), Aug. 17, 2025, marking the successful completion of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25). Comfort returned to NSN after a 79-day deployment,...