The International Holy Week (Semana Santa Internacional) in Casco Antiguo is promoting religious tourism in Panama, with organizers expecting an increase in visitors this year.
The burn unit at Hospital José Domingo De Obaldía in David has been remodeled with support from Teletón de Chiriquí, but doctors say the unit still needs medical supplies and are asking for donations.
Seoul authorities closed central Gwanghwamun Square for BTS’s comeback concert, expecting about 260,000 fans in person and millions more watching live on Netflix as the group releases its first album in over three years.
At the IV Ibero-American Seminar on Reading Promotion, a Panamanian writer outlined how centralism, bureaucracy and weak indicators undermine reading culture and urged intersectoral, community-led policies.
María Elena Sucre has been named dama de honor for La Virgen de los Dolores as organizers prepare for a procession set for next Friday. The appointment highlights local devotion and community preparations.
La Selección Femenina de Panamá tendrá fechas confirmadas para sus próximos partidos de la Clasificatoria Concacaf W y jugará ambos encuentros como local; aún no se han divulgado rivales ni sedes.
Tremenda Nota celebrated 30 years of its annual school-supply drive, delivering materials this year to students at Escuela Emberá Purú in vulnerable communities.
Family, friends and colleagues in Juan Díaz mourned Eusebia de Suárez, an Autoridad de Aseo worker nicknamed “la hormiguita,” who died after being struck by a vehicle described as a “diablo verde.”
OneFootball reports that Panama and Jamaica have finished their Group C schedules, concluding the group-stage phase for both teams and leaving final standings and next steps to be confirmed.
Alexia Moore, 31, was arrested in Camden County, Georgia, and charged with murder after taking abortion medication and giving birth prematurely on Dec. 30; the case comes amid strict state abortion limits since Roe was overturned.
Telemetro reports a man returning home after buying bread was shot in Colón city; no further details on identity, condition, or suspects have been released.
Idaan announced that tap water in Llano de Piedra and Las Tablas is not suitable for human consumption. Residents should await further guidance from authorities and use safe water alternatives.
South Korea’s Cheongung‑II (KM‑SAM Block II) reportedly intercepted 96% of Iranian missiles fired at the UAE, outperforming some US interceptors and boosting Seoul’s appeal as a defence supplier.
An op-ed argues Panama’s full fiscal territoriality, paired with Canal-led logistics and migration-linked investment incentives, forms a competitive ecosystem for long-term capital.
Record crowds at the Women’s Asian Cup have been hailed as a watershed for women’s football, but the tournament also exposed ongoing gender inequality and a resource gap between richer and emerging Asian nations.
No Japanese business executives will attend this week’s China Development Forum in Beijing, an internal list seen by the South China Morning Post shows, highlighting strain in Sino-Japanese relations while about 80 foreign executives still plan to attend.
The Dominican viral phenomenon ‘La Fruta’, which has amassed millions of views and become a reference in Latin humor, has reached Panamanian audiences, highlighting regional digital cultural exchange.
Transport operators in Panamá Oeste announced a fare increase effective next Monday; the ATTT responded that it will not permit any fare hikes without formal authorization.
A La Prensa columnist argues that everyday greetings and small gestures, taught at home, are central to social respect and urges Panamanians to revive these practices.
Three Hong Kong officers fired five shots at a man who charged with a serrated knife and metal rod near Tsuen Wan MTR early Saturday, police said. Authorities described the suspect as possibly mentally ill.
