Costa Rica
latest news & developments2022 World Cup: What’s the deal in group E?
Costa Rica will want to channel their 2014 spirit to send Spain or Germany home early
Why is turning the tide on SA unemployment so tough?
South Africa’s jobless rate is one of the highest in the world — and bringing it down significantly could take years
Global leaders must implement their climate commitments
As the just transition gathers momentum and renewable energy becomes more affordable, countries around the world taking climate action. South Africa must follow suit
Lower income countries score high in health-aligned climate change policy
The Global Climate and Health Alliance says South Africa’s low score means there is room for improvement
After India: The countries on the brink of another Covid oxygen crisis
The need for medical oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients in low- and middle-income countries has more than doubled in the past two months, and many of these countries faced oxygen…
Why some anti-corruption campaigns make people more likely to pay a bribe
The reason may be that the messages reinforce popular perceptions that corruption is pervasive and insurmountable. In doing so, they encourage apathy and acceptance rather than…
Canada bans capture and breeding of dolphins, whales
The bill, first proposed in 2015 and now awaiting symbolic royal approval
Costa Rica shows us how
The country’s successful reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is an example that needs to be followed
Dutch keeper Krul a shootout hero
The Netherlands survived a penalty shootout against Costa Rica to set up a World Cup semifinal against Argentina.
Latin America leads the way
Central and South American teams are challenging the powerhouses of Europe.
Rooney says sorry for England World Cup flop
Wayne Rooney on Saturday apologised to England fans for the country’s disastrous exit from the World Cup after two defeats.
Costa Rica stun Italy to send England packing
Costa Rica reached the second round of the World Cup as Bryan Ruiz’s header saw them to a 1-0 win over Italy which also knocked out England.
US and Costa Rica through to soccer World Cup
The United States and Costa Rica have qualified for the World Cup by getting the results they needed in the Concacaf regional qualifier.
Prozac for the conscience
Costa Rica, long a magnet for backpackers and surfers, now offers eco-tourists a luxury option in the shape of a stylish new design hotel.
Tourists evacuated after fatal Costa Rica quake
Rescue helicopters ferried stranded tourists on Friday from a picturesque volcanic area in Costa Rica where a strong earthquake killed around 14 people.