Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Here’s the latest. Panama Diamond Exchange to Hold 1st Buyer’s Week in April Panama’s first diamond exchange is slated to be a major business mover in 2015 and beyond, and they’ve got some great plans in the works. Recently,...
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Spain’s Iberia Airlines Taps Panama for Regional Hub
Air travel between Panama and Spain has had a limited, but long history. In fact, they’ve been flying between Panama City and Madrid since 1971, although currently, they’re the only airline that flies non-stop Panama to Spain these days. While that may change, as Copa...
Panama hailed as “Expat Paradise.” Panama Canal set to boost China economy – Weekly News Roundup, Jan. 30th.
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Here’s the latest. As Panama grows, so does its reputation for being an "expat paradise". Panama has been growing as an expat haven for years, and the present time is no exception. In a recent BBC article, they lay out a few...
The Cost of Living in Panama in 2015
One of the most important factors in deciding where you want to live and work is the cost of living. How much you have to spend factors into how much you have to make, what type of lifestyle you can afford to live, and where you’ll need to live. But as an outsider,...
Panama still ranks high for retirees. Danilo Perez brings Jazz to the people – Weekly News Roundup, Jan. 23rd.
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Here’s the latest. Danilo Pérez Builds a Magnet for Musicians in Panama. Panama may not be known for its Jazz, but don’t tell that to Danilo Pérez. While Panama’s nightclub and dance music scene has taken center stage, Pérez...
Copa capitalizes on two new markets. Inflation drops in 2014 – Weekly News Roundup, Jan. 16th.
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Copa is having a banner year so far in 2015, adding new flights to David, and partnering with a major Brazilian airline. Panama is quickly becoming a destination for electronic music festivals, and new stats indicate a drop...
Panama City ranked #1 in World Bank survey. Canal Expansion to boost global trade – Weekly News Roundup, Jan. 9th.
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Panama City ranked #1 in World Bank survey. We look at the effect of the Canal on global trade. And why Volcan may be Panama’s hidden jewel for expats. Here’s the latest. The Expansion Of The Panama Canal Will Have A Huge...
Copa Now Flies to David: Cheap domestic airfare from the country’s biggest carrier
Panama is often associated with it’s capital, Panama City, when talking about transportation, business, and a general hub for tourism in the country. If you’re coming to Panama from North America, no matter where in the country you’re headed to, you almost always need...
Panama Canal workers reach agreement. Panama is “hot” tourist destination for 2015 – Weekly News Roundup, Jan. 2nd.
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Panama is “hot” for travel in 2015. One of Casco’s oldest cathedrals is set for renovation. Walmart is coming. And the Canal workers end strike with an agreement. Here’s the latest. Panama listed as another "Hot Travel...