Authorities urge caution as nearly 10’ waves, rough seas expected Wednesday and Thursday
December 3rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Authorities are urging caution for beachgoers and those sailing in small vessels on Costa Rica’s Caribbean and northern Pacific coasts on Wednesday and Thursday. According…
Corruption trial of former lawmaker, Jorge Angulo, still a long way off
December 3rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The corruption trial of former Liberationist lawmaker, Jorge Angulo, appears to still be a long way from reaching the courtroom. Angulo’s son, Jorge Angulo Jr.,…
Mediterranean diet keeps your genes healthier, longer: researchers
The Mediterranean diet has been hailed as the best weight-loss route for most people, but it’s long-term health benefits have been largely overshadowed. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital collaborated…
Costa Rica makes small step towards national referendum on oil, gas exploration
December 2nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has accepted a preliminary request towards a possible national public referendum that could potentially open the door to the exploration…
Number of housing loans have grown by more than 20% in 12 months
December 2nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) More Costa Ricans are taking out bank loans towards the purchase of homes and lots, according to an assessment by the daily La Nacion based on…
More than 200,000 people expected to cross Costa Rica-Nicaragua border this holiday season
December 2nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) More than 200,000 people are expected to cross the Costa Rica-Nicaragua border this holiday season, according to immigration authorities. Both Costa Rican and Nicaraguan authorities…
UN climate talks kick off in Lima amid grim scientific warnings
The world's nations gathered in the Peruvian capital Lima on Monday in a renewed push for a deal to roll back carbon emissions threatening future generations. The 12-day talks under…
WORLD: ISIS militant claims group has nuclear weapon
ISIS has reportedly developed a nuclear weapon made from radioactive material stolen from an Iraqi University, according to a militant who claims insider knowledge. Hamayun Tariq, a British ISIS fighter…
