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The Prague Ballet, an international blues festival, and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of the best events going on August 15-21.

Right of Reply: No geothermal projects underway in Costa Rica’s nat’l parks

The article contains totally inaccurate statements that contradict the truth, transparency and seriousness that is required to cover the issue of geothermal energy production currently underway in the outskirts of the Rincón de la Vieja volcanic mountain range.

A national festival, a grand old opera and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of the best events going on July 25 – 31.

Tourism sector blasts decree charging sales tax to national park entrance fees

Tourism business owners on Wednesday voiced total opposition to a new Environment Ministry (MINAE) decree extending the collection of a 15 percent sales tax to several activities that were previously exempt.

Forest fire burns part of Las Baulas National Marine Park

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in the Las Baulas National Marine Park Monday night. Approximately half of a hectare of the park’s area was burned, according to park rangers.

National Police kick off tourist security campaign

Some 2,000 police officers will mobilize to tourist hotspots during the high season, including beaches and national parks.

Hunters ignore Costa Rican ban, kill mother deer, fawn near Carara National Park

Park officials and volunteers found a wounded deer that died during surgery. Her baby was also killed.

Costa Rica’s early release of 240 inmates convicted of aggravated robbery sparks controversy

One prisoner released last week – a measure a judge ordered to ease overcrowding – has already been rearrested and accused of committing a murder in Puntarenas.

Jairo Mora honored at 50th anniversary of Costa Rica’s National Park System

Environment vice minister signs executive decree authorizing park rangers to carry firearms in protected areas and giving rangers higher pay for performing police duties, following murder of turtle conservationist on May 31.

Middle-class rage sparks protest movements in Turkey, Brazil, Bulgaria and beyond

Around the globe, this is the summer of middle-class discontent, particularly in the developing world.

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