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Costa Rica News - Weekly Summary

Our thanks to La Nación - Costa Rica's largest Spanish circulation newspaper for their permission to include their weekly summary of important Costa Rica news items here for you in English...

You will find the important Costa Rica news items as featured in La Nación during the previous six weeks.

More Tigers Living in Zoos Than in the Wild
Scott Oliver - May 2008
It's rare that an article brings tears to my eyes but the most recent issue of Current Biology magazine did just that in reading that there are 5-7 times . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Economy - 'U.S. Crisis Will Affect Growth, Exports, Tourism' Interview with Francisco de Paula
SAN JOSÉ, Mar 24 (Inter Press Service) - The possibility of a recession in the United States is already causing repercussions in Costa . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Blue Flag Beaches - Tamarindo scores lowest and loses rating due to high fecal pollution. 26th March 2008
Costa Rica Blue Flag Beaches - Tamarindo scores lowest and loses rating due to high fecal pollution. 26th March 2008 A total of 59 beaches from both the Pacific and the Caribbean will fly the Ecological Blue Flag this year, after passing a difficult exam. Eight beaches lose their Blue Flag. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica, Chile and Uruguay Are The Safest Countries in Latin America
The safest and most dangerous countries in Latin America for business executives and multinationals. Costa Rica, Chile and Uruguay are the safest countries in Latin America, while Haiti rema . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica's New Telephone Numbers - 20th March 2008
Effective 20th March 2008 all telephone numbers in Costa Rica have changed. Please add 2 to all land-line telephones and 8 to all cellular telephone numbers. Every telephone number in the cou . . . Keep reading
How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa - Only $9.95 including shipping
Scott Oliver
How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa - Only $9.95 including shipping When searching for Costa Rica real estate, will you know if you are listening to someone with zero qualifications or training in real estate? Who will be trying hard to earn a sales commission selling you a property that could be overpriced? . . . Keep reading
Scientists Confirm the Existence of a Large Previously Unknown Volcano in San Carlos, Costa Rica.
Scientists Confirm the Existence of a Large Previously Unknown Volcano in San Carlos, Costa Rica. The crater is similar to Irazú volcano and eight times bigger than Turrialba. Discovered by a NASA in 2005 it was known as Cerro El Porvenir and it has been dormant for more than a century. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Recognizes Palestinian State
Israeli diplomat postpones meeting after Costa Rica recognizes Palestinian state MARIANELA JIMENEZ, Associated Press Writer SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - Israel has postponed a planned meeting wit . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Legal Guide - On sale for only US$34.95
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Legal Guide - On sale for only US$34.95 The Legal Guide to Costa Rica provides the answers to most of the questions you will have about real estate, living and doing business in Costa Rica allowing you to make sensible and informed decisions. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Construction Fair. 27th February - 2nd March 2008
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Construction Fair. 27th February - 2nd March 2008 The seventh ExpoConstrucción will feature more than 200 national and international leading companies of the sector displaying cutting-edge innovative products and services at the Hotel Ramada in Plaza Herradura. . . . Keep reading
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