Panama City’s municipality will suspend public service at its offices on Thursday, April 2 at noon for Holy Week. Residents needing municipal assistance should plan ahead.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Iran war’s energy price spike is a major inflation risk the central bank must watch closely. The warning carries potential implications for global borrowing costs and import prices, including in Panama.
The Vatican has expressed regret to Israel’s ambassador over the closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which Israel says was justified on security grounds. The decision comes amid the wider war in the Middle East.
NASA has begun the final countdown for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon in 53 years. The launch is a major milestone in the return of human lunar exploration.
The Vatican said it regretted Israel’s decision to block Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from Palm Sunday Mass at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Israeli authorities later reversed the move after international criticism.
The Kiwanis Football League launched its 2026 season with Kickoff Fest, introducing teams, uniforms, and a packed calendar for contact and flag football. The league also announced that Puerto Rico will face the Panama Sharks in September.
Arraiján’s municipality has started demolishing commercial premises near the Cabecera roundabout, prompting residents and merchants to demand compensation. The move is raising concern over the impact on local businesses.
The FBI says a man who rammed a truck into a Michigan synagogue was inspired by Hezbollah and intended to cause maximum harm. The case highlights the global reach of extremist ideology and the vulnerability of religious sites.
Panama has begun a new customs control phase requiring export and re-export declarations when goods leave the country. The change affects Free Zone trade procedures and compliance.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said regional stability requires eliminating Iran’s missile-launch capability, signaling a hard-line stance toward Tehran. The comments highlight a security issue that can ripple into global trade, energy prices, and inflation.
Panama’s Health Ministry has activated a Blue Alert for Holy Week, with 84 hospitals and polyclinics operating 24 hours and emergency vehicles on standby. The measure aims to ensure medical coverage during a busy holiday period.
A Panamanian judge ordered six months of provisional detention for baseball player Juan Aizpurúa after he allegedly hit Yeison Austin in the head with a bat during a fight. The case remains under investigation.
The Panama Canal Authority is nearing a decision on its next administrator, with Ilya Espino de Marotta confirming she is in the shortlist. The selection comes amid unusual secrecy compared with the public 2019 process.
Apollo veterans are celebrating NASA’s planned return to the moon through Artemis II, while lamenting that many of the people who built the original program did not live to see it. The mission revives one of the most iconic chapters in space history.
Residents of La Rosita in Río Abajo are urging authorities to secure and clean up the site of a warehouse fire after a damaged wall raised fears of collapse. They also report unauthorized removals from the property and say some neighbors have been threatened.
Fedebeis has sanctioned parties involved in incidents during the Veraguas vs. Los Santos game in Panama’s Major Baseball tournament. The source does not detail the penalties, but says the federation has already acted.
FSU Panama City students took part in a simulated underwater crime scene investigation, gaining hands-on experience with forensic challenges in submerged environments. The exercise emphasized practical training and the difficulty of collecting evidence underwater.
Panama’s government has ordered public office closures for Holy Week 2026, with some exceptions. Residents are being urged to check ahead for service availability and schedule changes.
The San Juan Pablo II Center will hold its Good Friday food drive, collecting dry and refrigerated goods or bank donations for homeless and elderly people. The campaign links Holy Week fasting with charitable support.
A reprinted travel feature shines a light on Panama City, Portobelo, and the country’s historic and coastal destinations. The piece underscores Panama’s appeal beyond the canal, with culture and scenery in the spotlight.