http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:27:55 +0200 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:27:55 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/08/costa-rica-prioritises-indo-pacific-trade-over-eu-mercosur-says-trade-minister http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/08/costa-rica-prioritises-indo-pacific-trade-over-eu-mercosur-says-trade-minister Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:53:21 +0200 Costa Rica sees the Indo-Pacific area as a priority over other regional trade deals, such as EU-Mercosur. An Indo-Pacific trade group, the CPTPP, could become the largest trading bloc in terms of GDP if new members — such as the EU — join. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/31/birdwatchers-flock-to-colombia-and-south-africa-so-why-are-venezuela-and-drc-being-left-be http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/31/birdwatchers-flock-to-colombia-and-south-africa-so-why-are-venezuela-and-drc-being-left-be Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:00:25 +0200 While birdwatching tourism explodes in countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, places like Madagascar and Bolivia are seeing far fewer bird lovers. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/03/ex-leader-of-costa-rica-and-nobel-laureate-oscar-arias-says-us-revoked-his-visa http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/03/ex-leader-of-costa-rica-and-nobel-laureate-oscar-arias-says-us-revoked-his-visa Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:27:18 +0200 The 84-year-old, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987, recently criticised US President Donald Trump, comparing him to a Roman emperor. http://www.euronews.com/2024/02/12/costa-rica-asks-eu-for-help-to-fight-surging-drug-trafficking-and-violence-in-the-country http://www.euronews.com/2024/02/12/costa-rica-asks-eu-for-help-to-fight-surging-drug-trafficking-and-violence-in-the-country Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:39 +0100 Costa Rica and the EU will cooperate to fight narco traffic in the country, where drug-related murders have reached record numbers in the past year. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/09/indigenous-led-tourism-how-to-choose-a-travel-experience-that-benefits-people-and-nature http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/09/indigenous-led-tourism-how-to-choose-a-travel-experience-that-benefits-people-and-nature Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:00:42 +0200 From Australia to Costa Rica, Indigenous-led tourism is on the rise. How can you have a 'mind-expanding' and ethical experience? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/03/27/costa-ricas-exclusive-pink-pineapples-go-global http://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/03/27/costa-ricas-exclusive-pink-pineapples-go-global Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:33:56 +0200 There's not much we don't know about Kim Kardashian... But did you know she's a fan of Costa Rica's newly developed and produced pink pineapples? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/02/14/the-european-union-adds-russia-to-its-blacklist-of-tax-havens http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/02/14/the-european-union-adds-russia-to-its-blacklist-of-tax-havens Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:17:31 +0100 The EU considers Russia has failed to address the harmful elements of its tax legislation. http://www.euronews.com/2023/02/03/this-sloth-orphanage-is-helping-cubs-learn-to-be-wild-again http://www.euronews.com/2023/02/03/this-sloth-orphanage-is-helping-cubs-learn-to-be-wild-again Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:30:25 +0100 There are only 1,500 sloths left in the wild. But this Costa Rican sanctuary is preparing orphaned cubs for life in the rainforest. http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/12/27/watch-costa-ricas-horse-culture-on-proud-display http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/12/27/watch-costa-ricas-horse-culture-on-proud-display Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:59:30 +0100 Cowboy hats and boots, in the purest "wild west" style, flood the streets of downtown San José to proudly display the horse culture in Costa Rica, as male and female jockeys participate in the traditional 'El Tope' parade. http://www.euronews.com/2022/12/02/germanys-world-cup-dreams-dashed-despite-victory-over-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2022/12/02/germanys-world-cup-dreams-dashed-despite-victory-over-costa-rica Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:55:24 +0100 Germany's win was not enough to keep them in the tournament after Japan caused an upset by beating Spain. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/07/01/central-america-is-in-the-midst-of-a-travel-boom-and-solo-adventurers-are-leading-the-way http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/07/01/central-america-is-in-the-midst-of-a-travel-boom-and-solo-adventurers-are-leading-the-way Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:18:57 +0200 Interest in travel to Central America has soared this year, especially with solo travellers who are favouring Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala. http://www.euronews.com/next/2022/05/17/russian-speaking-ransomware-gang-threatens-to-overthrow-costa-rica-government-after-cyber- http://www.euronews.com/next/2022/05/17/russian-speaking-ransomware-gang-threatens-to-overthrow-costa-rica-government-after-cyber- Tue, 17 May 2022 13:01:53 +0200 The Russian-speaking group is now demanding $20 million from Costa Rica after hackers crippled multiple government systems. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/18/what-can-the-world-s-blue-zones-teach-us-about-extending-our-lifespan http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/18/what-can-the-world-s-blue-zones-teach-us-about-extending-our-lifespan Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:11:13 +0200 There are lessons to be learned from the communities and regions where people regularly live to 100. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/08/dhl-cargo-jet-breaks-in-half-on-runway-during-emergency-landing-in-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/08/dhl-cargo-jet-breaks-in-half-on-runway-during-emergency-landing-in-costa-rica Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:28:49 +0200 The Juan Santamaria international airport was closed temporarily following the incident involving the Boeing 757-200 cargo aircraft. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/02/05/long-costa-rica-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-guided-tour-vs-a-self-organised-trip http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/02/05/long-costa-rica-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-guided-tour-vs-a-self-organised-trip Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:00:39 +0100 Not sure if a guided tour is for you? Here’s the pros and cons and more tips on exploring Costa Rica. http://www.euronews.com/2022/02/04/orchidmania-kew-s-festival-shows-the-fragility-of-our-most-highly-prized-flower http://www.euronews.com/2022/02/04/orchidmania-kew-s-festival-shows-the-fragility-of-our-most-highly-prized-flower Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:03:54 +0100 More than 5,000 flagrant flowers will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew this weekend, as the Orchid 2022 festival gets underway. http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/02/04/5-000-blooms-on-display-at-kew-gardens-orchid-festival http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/02/04/5-000-blooms-on-display-at-kew-gardens-orchid-festival Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:28:11 +0100 More than 5,000 orchids will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London from this weekend. This year's orchid festival is inspired by the biodiversity of Costa Rica. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/02/04/over-5-000-costa-rican-orchid-blooms-tropically-transform-london-s-kew-gardens http://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/02/04/over-5-000-costa-rican-orchid-blooms-tropically-transform-london-s-kew-gardens Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:08:46 +0100 Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew has just unveiled its annual orchid festival, turning a sliver of southwest London into a riot of tropical colour and flora. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/23/want-to-be-more-present-this-year-gift-yourself-a-stay-at-origins-lodge-in-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/23/want-to-be-more-present-this-year-gift-yourself-a-stay-at-origins-lodge-in-costa-rica Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:00:29 +0100 A stay at this luxury lodge helps to protect the wildlife and nature that surrounds it. http://www.euronews.com/2022/01/03/human-expansion-pushes-howler-monkeys-toward-deadly-power-lines http://www.euronews.com/2022/01/03/human-expansion-pushes-howler-monkeys-toward-deadly-power-lines Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:49:50 +0100 The NGO Save Monkeys fears it will soon be reporting at least one death a day, and that howler monkeys will die out as a result. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/12/09/is-it-safe-to-book-a-holiday-for-2022-here-s-what-the-experts-think http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/12/09/is-it-safe-to-book-a-holiday-for-2022-here-s-what-the-experts-think Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:13:49 +0100 With a new variant and more travel restrictions in place, we asked the experts whether it's wise to book a holiday for 2022. http://www.euronews.com/2021/11/11/cop26-denmark-and-costa-rica-launch-ambitious-alliance-to-phase-out-oil-and-gas http://www.euronews.com/2021/11/11/cop26-denmark-and-costa-rica-launch-ambitious-alliance-to-phase-out-oil-and-gas Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:22:26 +0100 The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was launched today at COP26 by ministers from the two lead countries. http://www.euronews.com/2021/08/01/meet-the-man-using-dogs-and-drones-to-save-wildlife-in-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2021/08/01/meet-the-man-using-dogs-and-drones-to-save-wildlife-in-costa-rica Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:02:58 +0200 Earthrace conservationist Pete Bethune uses dogs, drones and technology to save Costa Rica’s biodiversity and jungles. http://www.euronews.com/2021/01/25/stop-the-selfie-photos-with-monkeys-may-be-driving-illegal-pet-trade http://www.euronews.com/2021/01/25/stop-the-selfie-photos-with-monkeys-may-be-driving-illegal-pet-trade Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:56:08 +0100 The IUCN has issued guidance asking celebrity scientists to stop posing for photos with primates. http://www.euronews.com/2020/11/18/how-did-costa-rica-become-the-greenest-happiest-country-in-the-world http://www.euronews.com/2020/11/18/how-did-costa-rica-become-the-greenest-happiest-country-in-the-world Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:03:43 +0100 The country made some bold decisions about how to spend its money. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2020/10/10/once-home-to-one-of-latin-america-s-most-notorious-prisons-san-lucas-is-now-a-tourist-para http://www.euronews.com/travel/2020/10/10/once-home-to-one-of-latin-america-s-most-notorious-prisons-san-lucas-is-now-a-tourist-para Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:14:27 +0200 adsa http://www.euronews.com/video/2019/10/02/looking-for-low-cost-and-highly-nutritious-food-try-insects http://www.euronews.com/video/2019/10/02/looking-for-low-cost-and-highly-nutritious-food-try-insects Wed, 02 Oct 2019 12:46:47 +0200 The head of the University of Costa Rica's Insects Museum decided three years ago to replace animal protein in his diet with crickets, ants, cockroaches, beetles and other insects - and wants to encourage others to do the same. http://www.euronews.com/video/2019/07/19/costa-rican-man-faces-down-hungry-crocodiles-to-make-ends-meet http://www.euronews.com/video/2019/07/19/costa-rican-man-faces-down-hungry-crocodiles-to-make-ends-meet Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:21:30 +0200 A 27-year-old man feeds wild crocodiles on the banks of River Tarcoles, Puntarenas province in Costa Rica for tourists willing to pay money for the spectacle. http://www.euronews.com/2018/12/05/travel-experiences-as-christmas-gifts http://www.euronews.com/2018/12/05/travel-experiences-as-christmas-gifts Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:31:11 +0100 Travel packages and award-winning hotels with a commitment to sustainability and local communities make the perfect gift this Christmas. http://www.euronews.com/video/2018/09/03/watch-costa-ricans-protest-against-nicaraguan-migrants-fleeing-violence http://www.euronews.com/video/2018/09/03/watch-costa-ricans-protest-against-nicaraguan-migrants-fleeing-violence Mon, 03 Sep 2018 18:45:00 +0200 Hundreds of Costa Ricans marched on San Jose on Sunday (September 02) to protest against the arrival of migrants from neighbouring Nicaragua, who are fleeing instability and violence during widespread protests against President Daniel Ortega. http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/18/watch-how-these-turtles-are-protected-in-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2018/07/18/watch-how-these-turtles-are-protected-in-costa-rica Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:27:00 +0200 A controversial new management plan is helping to improve the survival of the sea turtles in a small town in Costa Rica. http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/27/world-cup-live-switzerland-v-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/27/world-cup-live-switzerland-v-costa-rica Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:35:00 +0200 Switzerland finished second in their group, trailing behind Brazil. http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/22/world-cup-live-brazil-takes-on-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/22/world-cup-live-brazil-takes-on-costa-rica Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:53:00 +0200 In the last few minutes of the match, Brazil secured a win over Costa Rica, knocking the team out. http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/17/world-cup-2018-live-serbia-take-on-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/17/world-cup-2018-live-serbia-take-on-costa-rica Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:40:00 +0200 Serbia beat Costa Rica after wonder free-kick. http://www.euronews.com/2018/04/02/carlos-alvarado-to-be-costa-rica-s-next-president http://www.euronews.com/2018/04/02/carlos-alvarado-to-be-costa-rica-s-next-president Mon, 02 Apr 2018 06:54:00 +0200 Support for gay marriage helped the centre-left candidate triumph over his more conservative rival http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/05/costa-rica-presidential-election-set-to-be-decided-by-run-off http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/05/costa-rica-presidential-election-set-to-be-decided-by-run-off Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:51:00 +0100 Evangelical singer Fabricio Alvarado Munoz will face-off against unrelated ex-government minister Carlos Alvarado Quesada http://www.euronews.com/travel/2017/11/20/half-a-day-in-papagayo-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/travel/2017/11/20/half-a-day-in-papagayo-costa-rica Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:57:03 +0100 Half a day in Papagayo, Costa Rica http://www.euronews.com/2017/11/18/indias-manushi-chhillar-crowned-miss-world-2017 http://www.euronews.com/2017/11/18/indias-manushi-chhillar-crowned-miss-world-2017 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 16:50:00 +0100 India's Manushi Chhillar becomes the 67th Miss World, the sixth Indian contestant to take the title. http://www.euronews.com/2017/10/06/tropical-storm-nate-strikes-havoc-in-central-america http://www.euronews.com/2017/10/06/tropical-storm-nate-strikes-havoc-in-central-america Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:57:22 +0200 Torrential rain lashed Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras as the storm headed north towards Mexico and the US. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2017/09/11/half-a-day-in-la-fortuna-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/travel/2017/09/11/half-a-day-in-la-fortuna-costa-rica Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:56:42 +0200 Costa rica travel http://www.euronews.com/2016/11/25/costa-rica-hit-by-first-hurricane-since-records-began http://www.euronews.com/2016/11/25/costa-rica-hit-by-first-hurricane-since-records-began Fri, 25 Nov 2016 23:55:23 +0100 Otto was the first hurricane ever known to have hit Costa Rica and it caused a national emergency to be declared. http://www.euronews.com/2016/11/23/hurricane-otto-bears-down-on-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2016/11/23/hurricane-otto-bears-down-on-costa-rica Wed, 23 Nov 2016 04:25:04 +0100 A late-season storm in the Caribbean has been upgraded to a hurricane as authorities in Panama reported at least four people had been killed and several were… http://www.euronews.com/2016/09/23/watch-time-lapse-video-of-turrialba-volcano-eruption http://www.euronews.com/2016/09/23/watch-time-lapse-video-of-turrialba-volcano-eruption Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:45:26 +0200 During an eruption that lasted hours, Costa Rica’s Turrialba volcano blanketed vast areas in ash, threatening the health of elderly citizens and suspending flights at San Jose’s international… http://www.euronews.com/2016/07/06/costa-rica-bottleneck-traps-hundreds-of-african-migrants http://www.euronews.com/2016/07/06/costa-rica-bottleneck-traps-hundreds-of-african-migrants Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:56:28 +0200 Europe is not the only region facing a refugee crisis. http://www.euronews.com/2015/12/26/cuban-migrants-still-stranded-in-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2015/12/26/cuban-migrants-still-stranded-in-costa-rica Sat, 26 Dec 2015 03:19:30 +0100 Four thousand Cuban migrants did their best to celebrate Christmas despite being stranded in Costa Rica for months. On Christmas Eve, they cooked http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/08/sea-shepherd-activists-convicted-of-disrupting-whale-hunt http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/08/sea-shepherd-activists-convicted-of-disrupting-whale-hunt Sat, 08 Aug 2015 16:12:51 +0200 A Faroe Islands court has convicted five members of the Sea Shepherd conservation group of disrupting a regional whale hunt. They were arrested in http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/03/costa-rica-pilgrims-walk-on-their-knees-to-shrine http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/03/costa-rica-pilgrims-walk-on-their-knees-to-shrine Mon, 03 Aug 2015 01:08:06 +0200 Crowds of devout Catholics in Costa Rica have been making the annual pilgrimage to pay homage to the Virgin of Los Angeles in Cartago near the http://www.euronews.com/2015/07/01/heavy-rains-cause-widespread-flooding-in-costa-rica http://www.euronews.com/2015/07/01/heavy-rains-cause-widespread-flooding-in-costa-rica Wed, 01 Jul 2015 04:29:05 +0200 Severe flooding due to heavy rain has caused widespread damage to roads and homes in Costa Rica. Landslides have collapsed bridges interrupted http://www.euronews.com/2015/03/14/costa-rica-volcanic-eruption-grounds-flights http://www.euronews.com/2015/03/14/costa-rica-volcanic-eruption-grounds-flights Sat, 14 Mar 2015 09:38:06 +0100 Costa Rica’s Turrialba volcano has been spewing ash into the sky after its most powerful eruption in almost two decades. Residents living in the http://www.euronews.com/2014/07/06/argentina-and-netherlands-book-semi-final-showdown http://www.euronews.com/2014/07/06/argentina-and-netherlands-book-semi-final-showdown Sun, 06 Jul 2014 06:42:18 +0200 Argentina and Netherlands book semi-final showdown