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Why Crypto Firms Turn to Panama and Costa Rica — New Crypto License Solutions
With the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation setting a new benchmark for digital asset oversight, crypto businesses are navigating an increasingly complex compliance landscape. While MiCA offers long-term clarity and a unified...

Canada Women vs Costa Rica Women Prediction and Betting Tips | June 27th 2025
Canada Women and Costa Rica Women will square off in an international friendly on Friday (June 27th). The game will be played at BMO Field. The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 3-1 friendly win over Haiti. All four goals were scored...

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Costa Rica to reinforce the importance of international cooperation in preventing violent criminal illegal aliens from entering the United States. During her...

Fantastic Lab Costa Rica Launches at the Costa Rica Media Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Pablo Guisa, founder and CEO of Grupo Morbido and executive director of Cannes’ Fantastic Pavilion, has teamed up with the Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM) to launch Fantastic Lab Costa Rica. “This is a practical and training laboratory where six...

International demand for pineapple juice grows
Demand for pineapple juice and the growth of markets such as Israel and Dubai are boosting Costa Rican exports, despite production limitations due to weather conditions. According to Álvaro Figueroa, president of the Tropicales del Valle company,...

Costa Rica’s $35M Mega-Prison Bid Targets Overcrowding Crisis
Costa Rica is taking a bold step to fix its overcrowded prisons with a new high-security facility. The Ministry of Justice and Peace has announced a $35 million bid for construction companies to build the Centro de Alta Contención del Crimen...

Costa Rica’s Taiwan Ties Stir “One China” Policy Tensions
Costa Rica is caught in a diplomatic tug-of-war with China after sending officials to Taiwan for training. The government confirmed that five members of the Directorate of Intelligence and National Security (DIS) spent 23 days in Taipei in May...

RMBL research an ‘emergent property’ of family ties
For 55 years, David Inouye has studied hummingbirds at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL). In that time he has banded up to 300 each year to track their life cycles (including one world-record, 12-year-old hummingbird that called Gothic...

How moving from the US to Costa Rica’s ‘blue zone’ transformed this family’s life forever
CNN By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — When Kema Ward-Hopper and her then-fiance Nicholas Hopper, both from the US, decided to get married in Costa Rica, they had no idea that they’d end up relocating there a few years later. But a series of...

Data and tech overhaul paved way for Prensa Iberica expansion
Prensa Ibérica, the Spanish regional news group, has revealed how it managed to grow revenue in a tough market. The publisher was facing a decline in traditional advertising income and challenges transitioning to a more digitally focused...

Costa Rica Doubles Number of Deceased Donors and Sets Historic Transplant Record in 2025
In five months, Costa Rica surpassed all records for organ and tissue donation, with twice as many deceased donors as in the same period last year and more than 70 transplants performed. According to the Ministry of Health, the growth is due to...

The Creativity Of The Expat Community In Costa Rica: A Hub Of Innovation And Artistry
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica, known for its lush rainforests, pristine beache , and“Pura Vida” lifestyle, has long been a magnet for expatriates seeking a slower pace of life, natural beauty, and a welcoming culture. But beyond the...

Gamers Cosplay Wrestling Games And Geek Culture Will Take Over The Costa Rica Convention Center In September
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Gamers, cosplay, wrestling, and all things geek culture will take over the Convention Center in Heredia on September 6 and 7. ConnecturDay 2025, the quintessential digital entertainment event in Costa Rica and the region,...
Costa Rica’s President Calls for Global Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining at UN Conference
Costa Rica is once again leading the charge in marine conservation, urging the international community to pause deep sea mining until comprehensive scientific research can assess its impacts. Speaking at the United Nations Ocean Conference in...

Costa Rica Debates Sustainable Redevelopment of Crucitas Region
The Frente Amplio party has introduced a bold new bill in Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly aimed at transforming Crucitas, an area historically associated with illegal mining, state abandonment, and environmental degradation, into a model of...
Costa Rica’s Foreign Investment at Risk: New Study Raises Urgent Alarm
Costa Rica has long enjoyed a stellar reputation as a top destination for foreign direct investment, offering economic stability, advantageous tax-free zones, and a vibrant business climate. However, a recent University of Costa Rica (UCR) study...
Costa Rica Showcases Marine Leadership at United Nations Ocean Conference in France
Costa Rica has taken center stage at the third United Nations Ocean Conference, jointly hosted with France in the beautiful coastal city of Nice from June 9 to 13, 2025. Themed “Accelerating Action and Mobilizing All Actors to Conserve and...

Costa Rica vs Dominican Republic Prediction and Betting Tips | June 18th 2025
Costa Rica will take on the Dominican Republic in the group stage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday. Los Ticos have qualified for the knockout phase of the competition every time since 2000 and need a win to seal their knockout round berth in...

Costa Rica’s Investment Appeal Fades Amid Social and Environmental Challenges
Costa Rica’s reputation as a prime destination for foreign investment is under threat, according to a new study from the University of Costa Rica (UCR). While the country still boasts a stable economy and tax-free zones, worsening social and...

U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Mandates Public Social Media for Student Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica announced a new rule for anyone applying for F, M, or J nonimmigrant visas, which cover academic students, vocational students, and exchange program participants like professors, researchers, and au pairs. Starting...