News: Costa Rica

We have started to collect the most important news related to Costa Rica in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• May 8th 2014 – June 1st 2013
• May 27th 2013 – February 29th 2012
• December 2nd 2011 – October 20th 2010
• October 17th 2010 – May 8th 2010
• March 29th 2010 – July 11th 2009
• May 10th 2009 – October 18th 2007
• October 8th 2007 – May 9th 2006
• March 4th 2006 – February 6th 2006

Costa Rica: news

Costa Rica supports US trade deal

Monday, October 8th 2007, 5:02
related countries: United States

The president of Costa Rica says the country has given its backing to a free trade deal with the United States.
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Taiwan alarm at Costa Rica move

Thursday, June 7th 2007, 12:18
related countries: China, Taiwan

Taiwan seeks to shore up relations with its remaining allies after Costa Rica switches allegiance to China.
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Taiwan loses Costa Rica's support

Thursday, June 7th 2007, 3:40
related countries: China, Taiwan

Taiwan loses another diplomatic ally, as Costa Rica forges ties with China instead for economic reasons.
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Costa Rica embassy drama ends

Saturday, May 12th 2007, 1:27
related countries: Russia
related places: San Jose

A hostage drama at Russia's embassy in Costa Rica ends peacefully when an armed man surrenders to police.
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Tourist kills Costa Rican mugger

Friday, February 23rd 2007, 17:12
related countries: United States

US senior citizens attack armed muggers who board their tour bus in Costa Rica, killing one and sending the others fleeing.
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Drugs 'sub' seized off Costa Rica

Monday, November 20th 2006, 13:17

A makeshift submarine carrying three tonnes of cocaine is found off Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
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Ecuador 3-0 Costa Rica

Thursday, June 15th 2006, 14:56

Ecuador make the knock-out stages for the first time with a fine win over Costa Rica which also puts Germany through.
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Germany 4-2 Costa Rica

Friday, June 9th 2006, 18:10

A Klose brace and great strikes from Lahm and Frings help Germany win their World Cup opener.
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Costa Rica's battle for popularity

Saturday, May 20th 2006, 11:51
related countries: United States
related places: North

Nick Rankin says Costa Rica is the crossroads between North and South American values.
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Ice hockey: Oilers' epic win

Thursday, May 11th 2006, 7:17
related places: San Jose

Edmonton score a 3-2 triple overtime win over San Jose to cut the Sharks' lead in their NHL play-offs second round series.
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Arias sworn as Costa Rica leader

Tuesday, May 9th 2006, 9:35

Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias is sworn in as the new president of Costa Rica, vowing to steady the country.
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