The Casco Antiguo will mark Holy Thursday with a procession of the Last Supper, featuring a 2,500-pound sculpture carried by 140 bearers. The display is expected to draw large crowds to Panama City’s historic center during Holy Week.
INADEH completed the second edition of its Dual Professional Training Program in Logistics, supporting workforce development in one of Panama’s most strategic sectors. The initiative ties classroom learning to practical experience.
Panama and the United States are placing regional cooperation against organized crime at the center of their security agenda. The effort reflects growing emphasis on continental coordination to confront transnational threats.
Police in Panama have detained a fourth suspect in the homicide of a Hindu citizen, advancing an investigation into the killing. The arrest adds momentum to a case that remains under active review by authorities.
The Institute of Agricultural Marketing will hold agro-fairs on Wednesday, April 1, starting at 8:00 a.m. The events will offer affordable food products for residents in Panama.
Iran signaled it may be willing to end the war with the US and Israel if it receives guarantees against renewed fighting. The remarks came as Trump sent mixed messages and markets watched for signs of wider escalation.
APEDE urged Panama’s National Assembly to select the next Defensor del Pueblo through a transparent process and choose a candidate with independence and integrity. The call highlights the importance of the ombudsman role in protecting citizens’ rights.
A plane made an emergency landing at Panamá Pacífico International Airport after an electrical failure. Panama’s Air Accident Investigation Office has opened the case to determine the cause.
HBO is preparing a second Harry Potter season before the first one premieres, with the new series set to adapt one book per season. The weekly release plan could keep season one running into 2027.
Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina met in a decisive World Cup qualifier in Zenica, with only one team set to earn a place at FIFA World Cup 2026. The match carried major stakes for Italy’s return bid and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s hopes for a second appearance.
Panama and the United States agreed to deepen regional cooperation against cartels, terrorism and organized crime during a meeting in Panama City. The talks also addressed maritime security, port protection and legal tools to combat illicit finance.
Panama is being recognized among the countries with the best air quality in the world, surpassing Costa Rica in the ranking. The result highlights the country’s environmental strengths even as temperatures continue to rise.
The CSS is promoting Mi Caja Digital as a way to download the digital payslip and consult laboratory information online. The platform is part of Panama’s broader move toward faster, more accessible public services.
Panama City will partially close the Mercado de Mariscos and San Felipe Neri on April 6 for a scheduled cleaning day. The maintenance aims to improve sanitation at two of the capital’s busiest public markets.
Panama Canal traffic is rising as shipping companies reroute vessels amid conflict in the Middle East and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. The shift highlights the canal’s role as a key alternative in global trade.
Panama is again focused on the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing as extradition efforts move ahead against a suspect tied to the attack. The case remains one of the country’s most painful unresolved tragedies.
Two women received 19-year prison sentences after police caught them trying to smuggle drugs, firearms, cellphones and other items into La Joya prison. The case underscores persistent contraband trafficking around one of Panama’s most closely watched penitentiaries.
Panama City municipal offices will close at noon on April 2 for Holy Week, while essential dependences keep operating to serve residents. The schedule affects administrative errands and in-person services before the holiday period begins.
A private Beechcraft King Air made an emergency landing at Panama Pacifico Airport after a landing gear alert, with firefighters responding on the ground. No fatalities were reported.
Fishers near Isla Taboga and Isla Pacheca lost engines, fuel, and equipment in a maritime robbery valued at up to $16,000. The case has fueled new calls for stronger patrols and surveillance at sea.