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By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times
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By Matt Levin  | The Tico Times
Iran War protests 1

Saturday’s worldwide demonstrations against a possible war with Iran included a small protest in Costa Rica.

Business

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Land Disputes 1

Legal help available to settle Costa Rica’s sticky land disputes.

By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times
Movistar iPhone 1

Costa Rica's iPhone fever took off last week as the three primary cellphone operators in the country launched the iPhone 4S and a variety of plans.

By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times

The new year brought road improvements to San José. More work is expected on Avenida Segunda, Avenida 10 and other routes in the upcoming months.

Around Costa Rica

By Ashley Harrell  | aharrell@ticotimes.net
Nosara Bullfight 1

Brent Cropper underwent two major surgeries after being gored by a bull in Nosara last Saturday night.

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Azafrán 1

Will you drink Starbucks in Costa Rica? Some readers “Love, love, love” the coffee chain, others find it “disgusting.”

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times

Wal-Mart already owns 199 stores in the country.

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By Karla Arias Alvarado  | The Tico Times
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Franklin Chang's company Ad Astra Rocket will give anyone in Costa Rica the opportunity to invest for a minimum of ₡50,000 ($100).

By Ellen Weathers  | The Tico Times
Five Gallon Sound Podcast

Canadian expat Corey Coates’ Five Gallon Podcast, produced out of his home in Piedades, features independent music and often zany commentary, as well as a blog, chat room and aftershow.

By Ajita Chowhan  | achowhan@ticotimes.net
Dog grooming

EYES ON ESCAZU: From pet supply stores to groomers and vets, the upscale western suburb has it all for pet owners.

Region

By AFP

Manuel Noriega was extradited to Panama to face murder charges, among others.

By AFP

After being blocked by protesters for four days on a land route through Panama's border crossing, 178 people were finally allowed to cross into Costa Rica Sunday, the Costa Rican Foreign Minister announced in a press release.

By Natasha Pizzey-Siegert  | Special to The Tico Times
Guatelama genocide trial 2

A judge’s decision last week to try ex-dictator Efraín Ríos Montt for genocide has brought hope to many indigenous Mayan victims that justice may finally be served.

Sports

By Matt Levin  | The Tico Times
Super Bowl fan 1

Costa Rican fans of the NFL show an obsession with the sport that ought to be familiar to any U.S. football fanatic.

Health

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times

By Dominique Farrell  | The Tico Times
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The U.S. State Department calls Costa Rica as a country of origin, transit and destination for victims of sexual exploitation and labor.

By Rod Hughes  | Fijatevos.com

35-year-old woman had a ruptured and leaking implant.

Weekend

By Matt Levin  | The Tico Times
Elton John 1

At age 64, the knighted musical legend thrilled thousands of fans Friday night in San José.

By Tico Times
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Filming for M. Night Shyamalan’s “After Earth,” starring Will Smith and his son, begins Tuesday.

By Tico Times
Linda Moskalyk

Calendar from the Feb. 3-9 edition: Elton John in concert, International Extreme Sport Festival, American Football Federation of Costa Rica season opener, Argentine dance show, art exhibits, concerts and much more.

Tico Times reader poll

Starbucks is coming to Costa Rica. Will you be a customer?

Weekend

Restaurants

Escazú Restaurants 3

EYES ON ESCAZU: Just a few of the countless eateries offering international cuisines in the weste...

Arts & Leisure

animal sculptures1

U.S. artist Kenneth Milestone creates animal sculptures out of plastic waste.

Travel

La Puerta del Sol 2

With comfortable, well-appointed rooms and an Italian chef owner, La Puerta del Sol makes an exce...

Fishing Fishing Forum

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Tamela Hedström and crew of Channel 9’s “Así vivimos los ticos” watched a sailfish dance off the...