The Swiss airline Edelweisss announced that it will add a third weekly flight in September. Currently, the Airbus A340-300 operates the route on Tuesdays and Fridays, and from September onwards it will also fly on Sundays. The company reported that it transported approximately 80% European and 20% Costa Rican passengers in its first nine months […]
Archives for January 2018
Exporters worried about congestion in Moín
The Chamber of Exporters of Costa Rica (CADEXCO) and the Chamber of Ship-owners and Vapor Agents (NAVE) have been waiting five months for the commissioning of two gantry cranes in Moín. According to the representatives of both Chambers, the cranes that were valued at $16 million are not yet in operation, although they had to […]
Former manager of the BAC: “the bankers were deceived” by Yanber
The previous administration of the Yanber Corporation tricked the bankers and an external audit firm with false financial information. On Monday, Gerardo Corrales, former general manager of BAC San José, said this under oath before the special commission of the Legislative Assembly that investigates credits by the state bank. According to him, after hearing Yanber’s […]
These three cantons will apply the prohibition on February 4th
At the moment, only three municipalities have already decided to prohibit liquor sales on February 4th, during the national elections. The cantons that will apply Ley Seca are Dota, Cartago and Alvarado. The National Union of Local Governments (UNGL) conducted a survey on January 26th to identify which municipalities will take the measure. The organization […]
President of Nicaragua removes the ambassador in Costa Rica
Daniel Ortega, president of Nicaragua, fired his ambassador in Costa Rica, Harold Rivas. He also removed Rivas’ wife, Jeanette Pérez, who served as Nicaragua’s consul in Costa Rica. The reasons behind this decision are still unknown, according to Nicaraguan media. The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity, presided over by Commander José Daniel Ortega Saavedra, […]
Exports of goods grew 7% in 2017
Exports of goods amounted to $10,665 million during 2017, 7% more than in 2016, according to the Minister of Foreign Trade (COMEX), Alexander Mora. The main export sectors are medical and precision equipment, equivalent to 27% of the total, and agriculture, with 26%. These sectors grew at a rate of 11% and 5%, respectively. Exports […]