Smart cities put together lifestyle and sustainability. Cártago’s local government aims to that. It is intended that, by 2021, Cártago becomes the first city of its kind in Costa Rica. Mayor Rolando Rodríguez explained that it will be a gradual process. A smart city is defined as a model city with an intelligent environment, with […]
CINDE: Costa Rica needs more English and more technology
Human talent is Costa Rica’s competitive advantage in attracting foreign investment; however, more English and technology is still needed. Luis Gamboa, president of the Coalición de Iniciativas para el Desarrollo (CINDE), supports this idea and believes there are high-quality, professional and technical graduates in the country, who are capable of carrying out processes of high […]
It would take about 70 years to eliminate gender-wage gap
U.N. Women’s 2015-2016 annual report highlights the gender-wage gap and explains that it would take about 70 years to eliminate it around the world. Alice Shackelford, U.N. resident coordinator in Costa Rica, explained that in order to reduce that gap in a 50-year period, specific measures must be applied in state and private enterprises. The […]
Costa Rica is concerned despite Russian explanation
On July 11th, Russian authorities explained that selling their war tanks to Nicaragua is not an attempt to destabilize the region. However, criticism is, according to Russian authorities, a way to influence the upcoming elections. Despite Russia’s “explanation”, Costa Rica is concerned about president Daniel Ortega’s policies. Costa Rican authorities have said that they respect […]
National Yoga Festival
The eighth National Yoga Festival will be celebrated on July, 30th and July, 31st. The activities will begin at 9 am and will last until 9 pm at the Lebanese House in Paseo Colón. Attendees will enjoy a variety of yoga classes, a fair of products for yoga practice, artistic performances and concerts. The festival […]
Little girl helped Duke
Duke is recovering from a brutal attack: a person slashed its snout with a machete. However, the dog received a moving visit. A 7-year-old girl named Lucía, arrived to the vet center where Duke is being looked after. She was crying and donated all her savings to help the puppy. We have received hundreds of […]