QCOSTARICA — For the fifth consecutive year, the Judicial Branch set the base salary of its offices at ¢462,200. The amount is key at the national level because the law uses it as a reference parameter for the payment of fines, penalties, and ...

QCOSTARICA — A legislative bill making its way through Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly could see the creation of more long weekends with the transfer of holidays, similar to the law approved to compensate for the impact generated by the...

QCOSTARICA — The Kölbi brand, owned by the state telecom, Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), announced this Thursday the withdrawal of advertising from the program “El Chinamo” from Televisora ​​de Costa Rica (Teletica Chan...

QCOSTARICA — South African model Candice Swanepoel joins the list of celebrities visiting Costa Rican beaches this season. Swanepoel, one of the Victoria’s Secret angels, shared with her millions of followers images and videos of Costa Ri...

QCOSTARICA —  The Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica, on Tuesday, strongly rejected the alleged intrusion of cybercriminal groups located in China into Costa Rica’s telecommunications and technology systems,” as stated by the Presidency...

QCOSTARICA — In order for Costa Ricans and residents to be protected against yellow fever and to be able to enjoy their trips outside the country in peace, the Ministry of Health announced that this vaccine will be applied free of charge. This ...

Embarking on a cruise to Costa Rica promises an extraordinary adventure filled with tropical landscapes, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences. However, successful travel requires careful preparation, especially when navigating the unique as...

QCOSTARICA — Vicarious violence, also called “substitution violence” is considered one of the most complex forms of domestic aggression. In practical terms, it consists of attacking children so that the mothers are the ones who suffer. The ...

Fish aren’t usually counted among the most common human fears but plenty of movies and other media types have tried to change that fact. The Jason Statham-starring The Meg (2018) and its 2023 sequel breathed some life into a genre floating upside d...

QCOSTARICA — In an editorial, the new voice of the Grupo Extra, publishers of the Diario Extra newspaper and ExtraTV television, among others, the Ruta 27, commonly known as the San José – Caldera highway, is much more than just a highwa...