Government Planning Tax on Financial Services
In its efforts to boost revenue, the administration of Oscar Arias is planning to formally introduce a plan to tax financial services, which some say may mean, in the short term, see a reduction of Costa Rican using banks and preferring to pay cash.

Casa Presidencial Definitely Moving Commission Annoucned
Following a number of proposals to move "Casa Presidencial" from its current location in Zapote to centre of San José, a commission formed to study the proposals decided that it will not be necessary to relocate the Centro Nacional de Cultura (CENAC) to make way for the Presidencia de la República, but rather to construct a new building.

Woman Lives With 70 Dogs
Isabel Arrieta Valderrama, wakes up each morning with her one passion, her love for dogs that is breaking records. Isabel lives with 70, yes, 70 dogs that fill her modest small home from all sizes, colours and breed. Isabel says that she has had as many as 120 of the four legged friends, taking in any stray that shows up at her doorstep.

Costa Rica And Panama Renew FTA Talks
A team of Panamanian experts were in Costa Rica Monday, where the 4th Round of Negotiation between both nations looking for the signing of a Bilateral Protocol of the Free Trade Treaty will take place.

Costa Rica to host 14th Central American Women's Volleyball Cup
Costa Rica will host the 14th edition of the Central American women's Volleyball Cup from today to Saturday, in the National Gymnasium, in San José, the Costa Rica Volleyball Federation said on Monday.