President Cortizo Cohen gives recognition to the USAR-Panama group that participated in an international mission in Turkey


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The President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, gave an award to 22 members of the Joint Task Force of the Search and Rescue Group (USAR – Panama) who participated in the search, rescue and rescue operations of survivors after the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that devastated part of southeastern Turkey, on February 6. President Cortizo […]

April 28, 2023

Saudi Arabia explores investment opportunities in Panama


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Panama received on Thursday a high-level delegation of companies from Saudi Arabia to present the advantages of investments in the country.  The meeting was intended to convince visiting Saudi companies that Panama is the right place to establish its presence in Latin America and present potential investment opportunities in the country, the Presidency reported in […]

April 28, 2023

The Vatican receives tree endemic to Panama


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As part of the commemoration of 100 years of diplomatic relations between the Vatican and the Republic of Panama, a planting of a native Panamanian tree will be organized in the Gardens of the Holy See, Vatican. This activity will take place through a commemorative event and is organized by the Embassy of Panama to the Holy See, in conjunction with […]

April 28, 2023

Panama plans international hydrogen organisation


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The country hopes to officially launch its plans for the body — that is to be called “Hydrogen International Trade Organisation” — at this year’s Cop 28 climate talks in December. It has so far spoken informally with “more than 16 countries” regarding the plans and “everybody is on board”, Lindo said. Panama hopes to […]

April 21, 2023

Hundreds ‘devils’ dance around Panama’s Old Town


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Around 300 “devils” toured the colonial Casco Antiguo of Panama’s capital dancing to the rhythm of rattles and drums on Sunday. Dressed in colorful costumes and terrifying masks, the devils danced through the main streets of Panama City’s Casco Viejo, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1997, while they “scared” those present, within […]

April 21, 2023

MUPA Festival, alternative music event


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verything is ready for the eighth edition of the MUPA Festival, where the names of the bands that will be participating this 2023 were announced. This festival is an alternative music event that represents a musical-artistic showcase in the search to generate messages of social awareness, promote emerging artists and provide an interactive space for family coexistence. Its […]

April 21, 2023