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.

World news related to Costa Rica – overview

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• February 6th 2006 – June 9th 2006
• June 15th 2006 – February 25th 2008
• September 1st 2008 – July 15th 2009
• July 20th 2009 – November 19th 2009

Costa Rica: news

Experts poised for rare frog hunt

Monday, September 1st 2008, 4:56

Scientists are to hunt for some of the world's rarest frogs in Costa Rica, including the iconic golden toad, last seen 20 years ago.
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First-known footage of rare frog filmed in Costa Rica

Sunday, September 7th 2008, 23:34

An incredibly rare frog is filmed for what is thought to be the first time, writes BBC reporter Rebecca Morelle.
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Strong quake hits Panamanian city

Wednesday, November 19th 2008, 9:03
related countries: Panama
related places: David

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes the city of David, Panama, close to the border with Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica quake death toll rises

Friday, January 9th 2009, 23:40
related places: San Jose

Rescuers search mountainous areas of central Costa Rica after a powerful earthquake that left at least four people dead.
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Costa Rica quake deaths reach 19

Sunday, January 11th 2009, 2:09

Rescuers intensify searches in mountainous areas of central Costa Rica after an earthquake kills at least 19 people.
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Cuba neighbours to restore ties

Thursday, March 19th 2009, 0:09
related countries: Cuba, El Salvador, United States
related places: Havana

Costa Rica and El Salvador, the last two Central American nations not recognising Cuba, say they will re-establish ties with Havana.
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OECD names and shames tax havens

Friday, April 3rd 2009, 14:47
related countries: Malaysia, Philippines, Uruguay

Costa Rica, Malaysia, the Philippines and Uruguay are on the OECD's blacklist of non-cooperative tax havens.
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US reports third swine flu death

Sunday, May 10th 2009, 8:59
related countries: United States

The US reports its third death from swine flu and a man dies in Costa Rica, as three more countries confirm the virus.
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Honduras talks end without accord

Saturday, July 11th 2009, 1:57
related countries: Honduras

Talks in Costa Rica aimed at ending the political crisis in Honduras end without reaching an agreement.
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Hondurans 'have right to revolt'

Wednesday, July 15th 2009, 1:30
related countries: Honduras

The ousted Honduran president says his supporters have "the right to insurrection" in their bid to see him reinstated.
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February 6th 2006 – June 9th 2006June 15th 2006 – February 25th 2008September 1st 2008 – July 15th 2009July 20th 2009 – November 19th 2009