Gasoline, diesel prices could go up in March; RECOPE blames striking US workers
February 16th, 2015 (InsideCostaRica.com) After eight consecutive price cuts, the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) asked regulators on Friday for increases in gasoline and diesel prices, saying that the move…
Man who kidnapped Dutch couple finally captured after 19 years
February 16th, 2015 (InsideCostaRica.com) A man arrested Saturday after an armed robbery of a convenience story in Santa Fe in Los Chiles in which a man was killed has been…
New form of aggressive HIV discovered in Cuba
February 16th, 2015 (VOA) An aggressive form of HIV has been discovered in Cuba. It develops into full-blown AIDS within just three years. Researchers said the progression happens so fast that…
Tax on “luxury” homes must be paid by January 15th
January 12th, 2015 (InsideCostaRica.com) The annual tax on “luxury” homes, known as the Solidarity Tax, must be paid by Thursday, January 15th to avoid penalties and interest. This year,…
President Solis calls U.S.-Cuba breakthrough “great news”
December 18th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) President Solis welcomed on Wednesday the reestablishment of diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba, predicting a new chapter in relations between the U.S. and…
Environmental regulator grants permits for Moin Container Terminal
December 18th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s environmental regulator known as SETENA confirmed Wednesday afternoon that it has issued the necessary permits to allow the Dutch firm APM Terminals to begin…
U.S. woman, husband arrested (again) for growing hydroponic marijuana
December 18th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A couple released by a judge three months ago after being arrested for operating a hydroponic marijuana growing operation were at it again, according to authorities.…
Bill would reduce legal rent increases to the rate of inflation
December 18th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A bill that is receiving “strong support” in the Legislative Assembly and could become law in as little as six months, according to Rep. Oscar Lopez…
