Mitradel suspended the Empleos Panamá job portal after detecting an attempted cyberattack and is coordinating with AIG and tech providers to secure the system. The ministry urges users to use official channels and verify sources.
Sotheby’s Maison in Hong Kong is showcasing “Beyond the Abstract,” a sweeping exhibition surveying 3,000 years of abstraction across painting, sculpture and historic objects through March 27.
Australian Cameron McEvoy broke the 50m freestyle world record at the China Open with a 20.88 swim and called the lack of a prize for the feat “ludicrous,” highlighting questions about athlete compensation.
The Feria de Colón 2026 will run April 8–19 in Buena Vista under the theme “Caribe de Corazón,” featuring gastronomy, vendor sales and artistic and cultural presentations.
Ross Harrison warned that public diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran masks hardline positions and predicted a likely military escalation, highlighting persistent risks in bilateral relations.
Shipping Telegraph reports CK Hutchison’s Panama unit (PPC) has expanded claims against the Republic of Panama, saying losses now exceed $2 billion; details and responses remain limited.
Electrolux warned of a potential slow-ignition fault in select Frigidaire stoves sold in Panama; Acodeco ordered sales suspended and advised users to stop using affected units until parts are replaced.
Panama’s National Assembly will begin interviews on March 30 for 35 candidates seeking the office of Defensor del Pueblo (Ombudsman). Deputies will evaluate applicants as they move toward selecting a new rights overseer.
Drivers in Colón are complaining about the poor condition of Avenida Randolph and the Cuatro Altos roundabout, raising concerns about safety, travel delays, and vehicle damage.
Rising energy and shipping risks tied to the Middle East conflict are pushing up global fertilizer costs, with potential consequences for Panama through higher input and food prices and strain on small farms.
EIN Presswire reported that Panama will begin resettlements connected to the Indio River Reservoir next year; the press release text reviewed here did not include further details.
Mayors and juntas comunales in Panama are pressing for the full delivery of IBI decentralization funds after Mayor Mayer Mizrachi said $82M was approved in 2026 despite $168M collected.
Residents of Loma Cová report a rise in crimes and are calling for increased surveillance and more police presence to improve safety in their neighborhood.
Panamanian official Icaza said a US aircraft carrier near Panama poses no threat and will not transit the Panama Canal, urging calm as authorities monitor the situation.
China’s Hukeda-2 (Yuxing-3 06) completed a low Earth orbit refuelling demonstration using a flexible “octopus tentacle” robotic arm, advancing in-orbit servicing capabilities.
After constitutional rulings on a mining project and port concession, Panama faces calls for a law to define and protect strategic assets and critical infrastructure to ensure legal certainty and national security.
A comedian’s unnamed innuendo about a public figure, recorded and shared online, spotlights the growing risk of defamation, platform responsibility and self-censorship in Hong Kong.
An explosion in eastern Tehran shattered windows and destroyed a laptop, but daily life resumed quickly, highlighting how civilians in Iran are adapting amid the wider US–Israel war.
A warehouse fire erupted this afternoon on Calle 11 y media in Río Abajo, Panama City. Multiple units from the Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Panamá responded; details on damage or injuries were not reported.
Iran’s parliament speaker warned a regional neighbour against occupying an Iranian island, while the U.S. speaks of peace even as it commits more troops to the conflict.