American Expatriate Costa Rica

English-language news and information on Costa Rica

  • Home
  • Original Articles
  • News Reports
  • Book Reviews

Archives for August 15, 2017

Video shows Perseids on Costa Rican sky

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A video shows the majesty of the Perseids stars in the national sky. Gustavo AstĂșa recorded the video that shows the meteor shower in Costa Rica. It’s a 30-minute time lapse, every 5 seconds a photo was taken. The location is kilometer 71 of Cerro de la Muerte,” said AstĂșa. The Persianas are observed from […]

Filed Under: News Reports

OECD approves Costa Rica’s science and technology policies

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Committee on Policies in Science and Technology of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) adopted a formal positive opinion in favor of Costa Rica’s accession to that entity. This favorable formal opinion comes after the publication of the Study of Innovation Policies, released in April 2017, which provides inputs to strengthen the […]

Filed Under: News Reports

Initiative will support 130 entrepreneurs in the health sector

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Next Saturday, a private initiative will seek to support at least 130 entrepreneurs from the health and wellness sector who need a boost to take their business to the next level. This is the first Costa Rica Azul Emprende Workshop promoted by the Costa Rica Azul organization, whose objective is to help emerging companies and […]

Filed Under: News Reports

Economic activity grows at a rate of 4.2%

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Monthly Economic Activity Index (IMAE) showed an inter-annual variation of 4.2% in June, according to data published by the Central Bank on its website. According to the cycle trend, of the 15 activities that make up the indicator, nine accelerated, including two that reversed the fall reflected last year and six that showed a […]

Filed Under: News Reports

Plan to regulate distributed generation of renewable energies

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Legislator Julio Rojas, from the National Liberation Party (PLN), proposed to create laws to authorize the distributed generation of energy with renewable sources. The initiative aims to establish the regulatory framework to install and use the infrastructure necessary for distributed generation derived from any renewable source, as well as the sale of its surplus to […]

Filed Under: News Reports

How would a tax on Netflix and other platforms work?

August 15, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Digital television services will have to pay taxes if a new bill is approved. It is part of the Project for Strengthening Public Finances presented by the Government. Given the possibility that companies such as Netflix should pay more (and this is transferred to the user), many complained. But the movement is part of a […]

Filed Under: News Reports

« Previous Page
Next Page »

SIGN UP FOR AMERICAN EXPATRIATE IN COSTA RICA

It's free, we respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Connect with Social Media

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
Follow @expatcostarica

Search Articles and News Reports

Articles by Publication Date

August 2017
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  
« Jul   Sep »

News Summary

U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

Costa Rica Government Silent on Travel Ban with Just 13 Days Left

News Summary

Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

President confirms gasoline give away for ethanol pilot project

Chinese company sells low cost smart phones in Costa Rica

Search continues for small plane missing in Drake

Farmers will march to the Ministry of Agriculture

IMN warns of dangerous UV radiation this Friday

Copyright © 2010 to 2025 · Link to Legal Notices and Privacy Policy