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The Office of the First Lady and Bingos Nacionales launched Mega Bingo Mundial TV 2026, offering three World Cup trips, a house and a vehicle; cards cost 5 balboas.
Video surveillance will be a key component of security planning for the March 19 cabalgata in David, Chiriquí, supporting crowd monitoring, traffic control and incident response.
The Alcaldía de San Miguelito has opened registrations at Casa Cultural de Los Andes #2 for a free English course for residents aged 15–17, the municipality announced on March 18, 2026.
Harbin’s emergence as China’s ice-festival capital traces back to its founding as the Chinese Eastern Railway’s construction and administrative hub, leaving lasting Russian architectural influence.
Moth Foundation is fitting out a new space in Sai Ying Pun that combines DJ training and an LGBTQ-safe community hub, with construction and music already audible on the street.
Mega Bingo Mundial TV 2026 has launched in Panama, offering prizes such as trips and a house while positioning itself as a platform for a shared cause. Organizers emphasize participation and entertainment, with further details pending.
Lauren Bessette, the older sister of Carolyn Bessette, died alongside Carolyn and John F. Kennedy Jr. in a July 1999 plane crash; renewed attention follows an FX dramatization.
Ramadan is ending and Muslims worldwide are preparing to observe Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the conclusion of the holy month. Communities in Panama and Latin America will join global observances.
MAFIZ held its awards ceremony at the 29th Málaga Film Festival, with Panama represented by Deputy Minister Arianne Benedetti and filmmakers including Mariel García Spooner and Risseth Yangüez.
Panama’s Ministry of Health reports that at least 21 girls and adolescents aged 10–19 become pregnant each day, highlighting gaps in sexual education, services and social support.
Rolando Rodríguez, associate deputy director of La Prensa, was honored at the Congreso CELAC-UE de Editores de Medios on March 18 for his investigative journalism and received a painting by Cristóbal Gabarrón.
Macao will host the 2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest from 20-29 March, gathering nearly 40 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy and ten other UNESCO Creative Cities.
The second Wing Lei Bar & Friends brought top bartenders from six global cities to Wynn Palace in Macau on March 13–14, with guest shifts hosted by head bartender Mark Lloyd and a panel discussion on the event’s second day.
EIN Presswire has named Panama City among the 15 best international places to visit in April 2026, highlighting the Panama Canal Railway and the restaurant Maito.
Runway hair and make-up at fall/winter 2026 shows in London, Milan and Paris ranged from Prada’s smudged ‘tired girl’ eyes to Chanel chrome glitter and Gucci’s Y2K nods, signaling diverse beauty trends.
A newly reported tomb in Panama reportedly contains significant gold, prompting interest in what the find could reveal about past power structures; details and analysis are still pending.
A travel feature lists 11 reasons Panama is Central America’s ‘best-kept travel secret,’ highlighting the country’s mix of adventure and relaxation and boosting its appeal to a broad range of visitors.
Newsroom Panama published a short “Your Morning Smile” post showing three images and inviting readers to send their own ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.
Panama’s Ministry of Culture is offering a full scholarship for a three‑month film course at the Asian Academy of Film & Television in India, opening opportunities for Panamanian filmmakers to gain international training.
Around 1,000 tunics for Casco Antiguo’s Semana Santa processions are being prepared weeks in advance with volunteer support, honoring the distinct identities of each cofradía.