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China’s Successes and Struggles in Costa Rica
The Diplomat
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August 1, 2025
In July 2025, the U.S. State Department cancelled the visa of Rodrigo Arias, the head of Costa Rica’s legislature. The visa of his brother, former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, had also been revoked in April. The State Department also...
Letting Nature Reclaim The Land: How Costa Ricans Are
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Beyond national parks and government programs, a growing number of Costa Ricans – small farmers, landowners, and cooperatives – are choosing to let their land grow wild again. Through this they are redefining conservation...
Costa Rica Report Uncovers Serious Flaws in Airport Runway
Tico Times
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July 31, 2025
The resurfacing of the runway at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (AIDOQ), completed this past February, is now under judicial investigation, and at the center of growing controversy over construction quality. The work, carried out by...
Thrilling Movies to Stream on Peacock Now
How-To Geek
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August 3, 2025
Nothing gets my blood pumping like a good thriller, and right now, Peacock is showcasing some good ones. From action and adventure to psychological and horror thrillers, all of these movies have heart-pounding moments that’ll either get your...
Costa Rica’s job boom vs USA hiring plateau: What it means for young professionals
The Times of India
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With the job market changing around the world, Costa Rica has emerged as a quiet frontrunner.The latest Q3 2025 Global Employment Outlook Survey by ManpowerGroup places the Central American nation at the top of the charts for job growth in key...
From New Jersey Ponds to Costa Rica’s Mud Turtles: A Wildlife Story
Tico Times
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July 30, 2025
In a weird way, stinky turtles have led to my current life as a guy in Costa Rica working in wildlife monitoring. Up until the age of ten I lived in southern New Jersey. The area I grew up in wasn’t exactly a hotspot for species diversity, but it...
Streann Media Announces Milestone FIFA Club World Cup Coverage Across Every Screen In Costa Rica
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Streann Media Transforms Football Viewing Experience in Costa Rica Miami, Florida , July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Streann Media , a leading provider of next-generation video technology, announced a milestone in...
'What am I falling in love with?' Human-AI relationships are no longer just science fiction
CNBC
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August 1, 2025
Nikolai Daskalov lives alone in a small house in rural Virginia. His preferred spot is a brown suede recliner in the middle of his living room facing a vintage wooden armoire and a TV that's rarely turned on. The front of the white home is covered...
Human Brains Aged Rapidly During The Pandemic, Researchers Say
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months, even in those who were not infected with the virus, according to findings published in Nature Communications. This was the main result of a new scientific study...
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade jumped 35% in H1 on economic diversification
The National News
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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade in the first half of this year jumped 34.7 per cent annually to Dh195.4 ($53.2 billion) as the emirate’s economy continues to expand amid diversification efforts and government drives. Exports during the period...
Costa Rica’s Intel Exodus and the Fight to Save Its Silicon Dreams
LatinAmerican Post
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July 28, 2025
When Intel announced it would ship its Costa Rica plant overseas, the news struck like a voltage surge—jolting a country that had banked its future on microchips, free zones, and the quiet pride of being Latin America’s unlikely tech star. A Siren...
Retired By 25, Living In Costa Rica—This Coder's Path Involved Crypto, Clients And Controversy
Benzinga
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At 25, most people are just starting their careers. But one coder claims he's retired, living in Costa Rica, running a “small hacking and dev company” and managing crypto projects that pull in seven figures a month. His story, shared in the r/AMA...
August Coffee Recommendations For The Month Of August
Sprudge - Oregon
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August 3, 2025
We get asked by friends and family where to buy coffee a lot. It’s a tough question! It’s easy to lose track of just how many incredible, fresh, vibrant coffees are out there. Every week, we ask our advertising roasting partners for coffee...
Step inside a coastal Costa Rican retreat that floats amid the palm trees
Wallpaper*
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July 29, 2025
In the laid-back coastal town of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica retreat Casa Solai is a secluded home ensconced in jungle canopy. The retreat, designed by Studio Saxe, is expertly oriented to capture panoramic views of the Pacific. On the property, two...
Nelipak starts construction on new healthcare packaging plant in Costa Rica
Packaging Gateway
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July 28, 2025
Healthcare packaging solutions provider Nelipak has initiated construction of a new facility in Costa Rica’s Green Valley, Grecia, Alajuela. The 60,000ft² industrial facility is being developed in partnership with Costa Rican real-estate developer...
Animal health: A strategic priority in an interconnected world
Jamaica Observer
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August 3, 2025
The United States, Mexico, and Mercosur, particularly Argentina and Brazil, are key players in meeting global demand for animal protein. The global livestock and meat market is expected to grow from $1.37 trillion in 2024 to $1.60 trillion in...
Intel announces departure from Costa Rica
Q Costa Rica
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July 28, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Intel announced last week the closure of its microprocessor assembly and testing plant in Costa Rica to relocate operations to Asia in pursuit of “greater efficiency” and competitiveness. “After a thorough review of our business,...
Will Rodrigo Chaves resign as President of Costa Rica?
Q Costa Rica
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July 28, 2025
Q COSTA RICA — One day before the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) – Supreme Electoral Tribunal, deadline of July 31 for resigning and running for a legislative seat expires, several ministers in the Rodrigo Chaves government will announce...
Why Prisma Dental Is Costa Rica’s Top Clinic According to ChatGPT’s AI Analysis
Tico Times
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July 28, 2025
When it comes to choosing the best dental clinic in Costa Rica, international patients are faced with an abundance of options. But with the help of artificial intelligence, making that decision has become easier, more objective, and better...
Costa Rica Faces Economic Blow as Intel, Pfizer, and Qorvo Announce Restructuring
Tico Times
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July 26, 2025
Intel announced that it will shut down its chip assembly and test plant in Costa Rica, part of a broader global restructuring aimed at improving operational efficiency. “Following a comprehensive review of our business, we are announcing changes...