Veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson to be released on bail – The Guardian

Toronto Star Veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson to be released on bailThe GuardianHe has been told he must remain in the country pending a decision on whether or not to extradite him to Costa Rica. Frankfurt's higher regional court announced on Friday that it had put him under preliminary arrest after deciding that an extradition [...]

Costa Rica Once Again Accuses Nicaraguan Of Occupation Of Isla Calero – Inside Costa Rica

Tico Times Costa Rica Once Again Accuses Nicaraguan Of Occupation Of Isla CaleroInside Costa RicaCosta Rica has once again denounced the presence of Nicaraguan students in the area of Isla Calero with Costa Rica's Foreign Minister, Enrique Castillo, delivering a tough letter to the Nicaraguan ambassador to Costa Rica. The area of Calero, …Costa Rican [...]

Costa Rica confirms Watson extradition demand – Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald Costa Rica confirms Watson extradition demandSydney Morning HeraldThe Costa Rican government has officially confirmed its demand for the extradition from Germany of hardline conservation leader Paul Watson. German authorities queried the status of an arrest warrant for Mr Watson, a Canadian, after he was detained at …Germany Detains Activist 'Whale Wars' CaptainNew [...]

Another resignation hits Costa Rica’s cabinet – Reuters UK

Inside Costa Rica Another resignation hits Costa Rica's cabinetReuters UKBy Isabella Cota | SAN JOSE (Reuters) – Costa Rica's justice minister, Hernando Paris, stepped down on Tuesday citing personal reasons, the fifth cabinet member of President Laura Chinchilla's cabinet to leave post this year. Paris, who also served in …Costa Rica sets sights on ChinaFruitnet.comNew [...]

Costa Rica Architectural Firm Is Building Energy Efficient Homes To Combat … – San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Costa Rica Architectural Firm Is Building Energy Efficient Homes To Combat …San Francisco Chronicle (press release)As electricity rates are rising in Costa Rica, luxury design build firm, Sarco Architects, is building "Green" homes. Their concern for the clients' electricity bill is only matched by their desire to protect the environment. and more »

The Figueres family led Costa Rica’s revolution, and now its green revolution – The Guardian

The Guardian The Figueres family led Costa Rica's revolution, and now its green revolutionThe GuardianSay the name Figueres in Costa Rica and it's bound to get a reaction. José "Don Pepe" Figueres led the 1948 revolution, was president three times, nationalised the banks and gave women and black people the vote. His daughter Christiana is [...]

Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson arrested in Germany – CTV.ca

CTV.ca Sea Shepherd's Paul Watson arrested in GermanyCTV.caAP FRANKFURT — The Canadian founder of an environmental activist group known for its confrontations with whalers and fishermen has been arrested in Germany for extradition to Costa Rica, where he is wanted for allegedly endangering a fishing boat in …Sea Shepherd leader ordered heldHerald SunSea Shepherd founder [...]

Duquesne University and Costa Rica Supreme Court Renew Pact – Inside Costa Rica

Hispanically Speaking News Duquesne University and Costa Rica Supreme Court Renew PactInside Costa RicaRobert Barker, a Duquesne law professor, has been traveling to Costa Rica as an attorney for more than 40 years, constantly being drawn back to the area and its "outgoing and helpful" people. Barker also played a pivotal role which resulted in [...]

Costa Rica’s Central Bank Ensures the Stability Foreign Capital Wants – Inside Costa Rica

Inside Costa Rica Costa Rica's Central Bank Ensures the Stability Foreign Capital WantsInside Costa RicaFor a nation like Costa Rica, the only “buffer” that exists between the economic challenges facing global commerce and the domestic priorities of its local economy is its central bank. The primary mission for all central banks is to maintain price [...]

NAU students hone their Spanish skills in Costa Rica – Prescott Daily Courier

NAU students hone their Spanish skills in Costa RicaPrescott Daily CourierPRESCOTT VALLEY – Studying in Costa Rica enriched the lives of two women who attend Northern Arizona University-Yavapai here, one of whom visited a foreign country for the first time. They stayed with a host family in the capital of San Jose, …

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