Lawmakers push to declare Alberto Cañas a National Hero
Email this page June 17th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Lawmakers have submitted a proposal to declare Alberto Cañas, the politician, journalist, writer and playwright who helped found both the National Liberation Party…
Price of gasoline will increase first week of July
Email this page June 17th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The cost of a liter of regular gasoline will soon increase ¢12 from ¢762 to ¢774, while super gasoline will increase by ¢10…
Brazil, Mexico look to secure group lead at World Cup
Mexico and host Brazil face off Tuesday at the World Cup with each side looking to earn a win and a likely place in the knockout stage of the soccer…
Tourist Police rescue ill baby dolphin from Osa beach
Email this page June 17th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Tourist Police responded to a young dolphin that had swum ashore at Playa Hermosa de Osa yesterday afternoon. The officers initially attempted…
More than six weeks later, Lake Arenal communities still without phone service
Email this page June 17th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Residents in several communities on the north side of Lake Arenal continue without landline telephone service since Friday, May 2nd, and more than…
In a first, gay Australian woman receives residency for relationship with Costa Rican
Email this page June 16th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) In the first decision of its kind in Costa Rica, immigration authorities have granted residency to an Australian woman based upon her long-term…
One-third of municipalities have ceased issuing building permits due to lack of water
Email this page June 16th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Twenty-seven cantons in Costa Rica, or 33% of the total, have indefinitely stopped issuing building permits as a result of a lack of…
Accused murderers of La Fortuna hotelier and sons to stand trial
Email this page June 16th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Two men accused of the murders of a well-known La Fortuna hotelier and his two sons will stand trial beginning June 23rd. …
