New GEM 2025/2026 Global Report highlights a widening “Survival Gap” and “AI Readiness Gap” across 53 participating ...

Police in the Dominican Republic have arrested a 64-year-old woman who went viral on social media after singing the national anthem to the high-tempo local rhythm ...

Using Numbeo estimates, this list highlights eight countries—from Albania to Ecuador—where $2,000/month can cover rent, groceries, transit, and small pleasures if you pick a second-tier city.

The election of Laura Fernández extends Costa Rica’s populist experiment. Its democracy will weather it, for now, two experts ...

26 million) reflecting those of retirement age. According to the Social Security Administration, nearly 760,000 Americans ...

Peninsula Papagayo today announced plans for a second oceanfront collection of Andaz Residences, following the debut of its initial phase in 2023. The new neighborhood near Andaz Peninsula Papagayo ...

March is a tricky month for heat-seekers. Most of Europe is still a touch too chilly for a proper beach break, with the ...

Costa Rica welcomed 294,087 air tourists in January 2026, a 10.3% increase from January 2025. The ICT reports strong growth from the United States, Canada and Mexico ...

Hotels in Guanacaste and Central Pacific Costa Rica face lower occupancy in February 2026 than in 2024-25, driven by unusual ...

Costa Ricans have elected conservative populist Laura Fernández as their next president, according to preliminary results, making her the latest right-leaning leader to win office in Latin America.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Conservative populist Laura Fernández won Costa Rica's presidency, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics started by her ...