Costa Rica’s healthcare offers peace of mind for many expats
For many prospective expats, the quality of medical care in the country they plan to move to is a very important factor. Of course, most hope to never find out…
Anne Maxine Patton found guilty of husband’s murder in retrial
Email this page May 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Anne Maxine Patton, the U.S. woman who was accused of killing her wealthy husband, John Felix Bender while he slept in their…
Specialists warn against excessive fungicide use in fight against coffee rust
Email this page May 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Over the past couple of years, coffee production in Central America has been hit by a deadly wave of coffee leaf rust (“roya”…
Gasoline, diesel prices increase tomorrow; third increase this month
Email this page May 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The latest round of gasoline and diesel price hikes will go into effect at midnight tonight, the third such increase during the month…
Costa Rica saw 292 cases of Tuberculosis last year, 43 fewer than 2012
Email this page May 28th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) According to the latest official statistics, 292 people were diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) in Costa Rica last year, 43 cases fewer than in…
Narco-trafficking ring hid cocaine amongst tropical flowers shipped to Europe
Email this page May 28th, 2014 (ISH) Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) has dismantled an alleged narco-trafficking ring that’s accused of hiding cocaine among tropical flowers in international shipments,…
UN welcomes Costa Rica public health decision to offer equal coverage for gay couples
Email this page May 23rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The United Nations welcomed today a decision by Costa Rica’s public health and pension system, CCSS, to grant gay couples coverage on the…
Cuban man returned to SJO airport after trip to hospital
Email this page May 23rd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) Yorvanky Perez de Piña, a Cuban man who has been living in the Juan Santamaria International Airport since his arrival on April 24th,…
