Iberia Announces More Direct Flights To Costa Rica
The Feria Internacional de Turismo (Fitur) held in Madrid, Spain, had good news for Costa Rican tourism for this year with the expected rebound of European tourism.

Drunk Bus Driver Has License Suspended
The Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MPET) said yesterday that it will open an investigation on the bus operator, Station Wagon Alajuela, whose driver was stopped by Tránsito (traffic) officials yesterday for drunk driving. The driver was three times over the legal limit.

Brothers Trial Begins, Public Interest Is Minimal
The long awaited day in court began yesterday, as Osvaldo Villalbos Camacho, sat patiently at the defendants table as chief prosecutor, Walter Espinoza and his assistants, read to the court justices the prosecution's version of facts in the case.

It's Back to School Tomorrow. But Will All Teachers Be There, As the MEP Continues Mired in Problems
 School is set to start tomorrow, well almost, as the Ministerio de Educación Pública (MEP) - public education ministry - still continues with problems with the appointment of teachers. What this means, according to MEP minister, Leonardo Garnier, we cannot guarantee a smooth return to classes tomorrow.

What Happens To Confiscated Drug Money?
Last year the Policía Antidrogas confiscated more than ¢2 billion colones (us$3.8 million dollars). So what happens to this and other money authorities confiscate?

Kubera Venture Capital Group Announces Collaboration with Stewart Title Costa Rica
Kubera Venture Capital Group, LLC, a privately held real estate investment and development firm, today announced an alliance with Stewart Title Costa Rica, providing services for buyers of its gated residential community, Jade Azul, in Nosara, Costa Rica.