Costa Rica's Construction Sector Rebounds
Costa Rica's construction sector grew 13.53% in the half of 2012, with San José leading in first place with the greatest increase in construction projects.



Banco Nacional Fined For Alleged Monopolistic Behaviour

The Comisión para Promover la Competencia (Corpocom) of the Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Comercio (Meic) - Commission to Promote Competition - fined Costa Rica's state bank, the Banco Nacional (BNCR) for refusing to turn over documents requested realted to "alleged monopolistic behavior."



Stolen, Vandalized or Obstructed Traffic Signs A Major Contributor To Traffic Fatalities In Costa Rica
Without a question many of the traffic accidents are due to bad driving and the lack of respect for others on the road. But, signs covered by tree branches, graffiti and theft are also a major contributor to the problem, which has resulted in thousands of accidents and 309 fatalities for far this year.



Costa Rica: Elimination of Passport Requirement Mulled
Panama and Costa Rica have a long history of cordial relations and both Panama's President Ricardo Martinelli and Costa Rica's Lara Chinchilla would dearly love to eliminate the passport requirement between their nations.



TRAVEL
Your Own Treehouse in Costa Rica

If you ever had a tree house as a kid, or saw The Return of the Jedi, or both, chances are, you’ve dreamed of a tree house village. Erica and Mateo Hogan did, and in 2005 — with the help of some friends who shared that dream — they created Finca Bellavista, a tree house community nestled high in the canopy of the Costa Rican rainforest connected via ziplines.


The OneCall Ground Transportation Experience!

TECHNOLOGY
iPhone 5 versus Samsung Galaxy S3: Wait or buy now?
"The Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) is a great phone, but should I wait for the iPhone 5 instead?"



HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
Worlds Heaviest Woman, Loses Weight by Having Sex
The world's heaviest living woman is burning 500 calories by having sex with her ex-husband.