Government abruptly takes gay union bill off the table
February 15th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) With an abrupt announcement on Wednesday, the executive branch called off the “cohabitation societies” bill, which was intended to offer legal protections for gay couples. The…
Congress to auction off its collection of more than 1,000 bottles of liquor
February 15th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s Congress has a stockpile of booze – more than 1,140 bottles – that has been stored in its cellars for years. Legislators, due to…
Hotels reported occupancy of 54% last year, lower than 2011
February 15th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The total occupancy of hotels last year was lower than the figure in 2011. According to the survey conducted annually by the Costa Rican Chamber…
What are the medical options for retirees in Costa Rica?
In a previous article I talked about why retirees choose Costa Rica. One of the main reasons people relocate here is the country’s health care system. Many of the guests…
Suspect to stand trial for the second time for murder of schoolgirl
February 14th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A man identified by the last name of Murillo will go to trial a second time as the main suspect in the murder of a 14…
Nicoya City Council censures seismologist, says “speculation” hurt tourism business
February 13th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The City Council of Nicoya approved a motion by Domingo Arias Bonilla, a tourism operator, to issue a censure vote against researcher and seismologist, Jorge Marino…
Municipalities discuss planting of GMOs in the country
February 13th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Municipalities that both support and are against the planting of genetically modified crops will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue and possible solutions. The meeting…
Mexico to finance bi-national border bridge between Costa Rica and Panama
February 13th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Mexico will finance the construction of a bi-national border bridge between Costa Rica and Panama over the Sixaola River, through the Mesoamerican and Caribbean Trust, a…
