According to information from Cuba Presidency in X the Cuban leader began his visit in the neighbourhood known as Sabanilla There he walked along Independencia Street and got acquainted with the transformations that include the renovation of houses the incorporation of young people to study and work The local newspaper Giron reported that in his conversation with the villagers I know it is difficult when the situation is extremely complex but these people have been hard-working and self-sacrificing and what you have achieved here is an example for so many other neighbourhoods in Cuba,’ he said He also visited the Octavio de la Concepción y la Pedraja polyclinic where he spoke with workers and the director of the institution and was interested in the renovation of the center which today provides services to more than 18,500 inhabitants of the territories of Bemejas This institution offers emergency consultations Of particular importance to the centre is the X-ray service which has benefited 1,262 patients to date Diaz-Canel also visited the Félix Ricardo Lopez Medina primary school and the local House of Culture institutions that underwent structural and aesthetic improvements as part of an action plan to celebrate the 170th anniversary of Juan Gualberto Gomez’s birth He assessed the use of a budget of more than two million pesos allocated to the works which include a process of pothole patching still pending completion The president visited the region of Yumuri for the fifth time this year 2024 Previously he visited the municipalities of Colon | Text SMS to 8100 with content PLReceive 4 mesages x 25 cup © 2016-2021 Prensa Latina Latin American News Agency Radio – Publications  – Videos – News by the minute.All Rigts Reserved Web Site developed by IT Division  Prensa Latina COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER Since opening in December 2007, the family-owned bakery has attracted a committed clientele who are now part of the Artemesia family.“ I wanted a place where when people come in, they feel like they’re in a homey place, relaxed, not rushed, not in a line,” says baker and Artemesia founder Joaquín Solís, known to all as Quincho. His vision has become a reality thanks to the bakery’s dedication to giving personalized attention to every customer. Clients are known by name, and their favorite breads are always remembered. This sincere, genuine treatment is interconnected with the slow, dedicated process the bakers undertake to make their breads truly artisanal. First, the flour must be aged anywhere from days to weeks, depending on the bread. Second, instant yeast cannot be used. Third, preservatives are never used. Finally, the dough needs to rise twice before baking. What emerges from this detailed process? Herb baguettes, whole wheat bread, onion loaves, La Toscana made with olive oil, Campiña made with butter and a pinch of oregano, cheddar and onion bread with or without picante, and the Sally Lunn, a sweet bread. The recipes for these staple Artemesia breads originated with Quincho’s late father-in-law. Other specialty breads include rye, focaccia and Parmesan baguette, available only on weekends or by advance request. Complementing Artemesia’s savory breads and specialty cheeses – cream cheese with basil and garlic and aged cheese – is a delectable variety of sweet baked goods made with the time-honored recipes of Viviana Cartín, Quincho’s partner, or Viviana’s mother, María Luisa Fernández. Quincho and Viviana spent many years in the United States, and the influence of those years can be seen in the selection of sweets offered by the bakery. Viviana knew her cinnamon rolls would be a big hit, through perhaps not to the extent of the 70 a day gobbled up by Artemesia’s customers. The sign outside lets people know the rollos are fresh and hot inside, and it is a sad event when the sign goes down or a customer enters to find the rolls all gone. Many are willing to wait or return for the next batch. Other key members of the Artemesia family are bakers Danny Murillo and Jairo Sibaja, who learned the baking process from Quincho and are there with him Monday through Saturday. Jairo says it is “more than a job,” and that Quincho has helped him to be able to study. Danny, who worked in a commercial bakery in his native Nicaragua, has also been welcomed with open arms into the family. Frida Cartín, Viviana’s sister, is the face of Artemesia for many. She says she enjoys getting to know the customers. “The customers want to know different flavors, they want to try new things,” she says. “And the customers return. One learns from them, and to watch the business grow is beautiful.” she drove past her local dentist's office in Alberta and flew to the beach paradise of Costa Rica - to save money.Trithardt is one of a growing number of North Americans who turn south for medical care lured by lower prices contributing close to 0.8 percent of Costa Rica's gross domestic product."I chose to come here because I find in Alberta the prices are about 80 percent higher than in Costa Rica," says Trithardt who makes $30,000 (18,710 pounds) a year.Her treatment will cost $4,000 the total amount is lower than the $10,000 she said she was expecting to pay for the dental care alone in Canada.In the bargain Trithardt got to take a few days to visit Costa Rica's national parks.Around 40,000 medical tourists visited Costa Rica last year compared to 36,000 in 2010 and 30,000 in 2009 according to the country's tourism institute almost 15,000 of them travelled for dental care the council for international promotion of medicine in Costa Rica.Manzi estimates that medical tourism brought in $196 million to Costa Rica's health industry in 2011 with patients spending an additional $84 million in hotels That makes for a total of $280 million spent on medical tourism in 2011 compared to $252 million in 2010.Costa Rica competes for medical tourists with the likes of India and its proximity to the United States gives it an advantage over Asian and South American destinations.And while some doctors in the United States discourage travelling abroad for cheaper treatment - saying the quality may not be vetted and that follow-up care is lacking - technology and care standards in the private sector are perceived by the medical community and patients alike to be high.The dental tourism niche is booming in Costa Rica a country of 4.5 million people best known for its white sand beaches and lush rainforests Now accounting for 36 percent of all medical tourism that figure is seen rising to 50 percent over the next two years said Promed's Manzi.Trithardt's doctor says tourists represent 70 percent of his business.SOUGHT BY THE UNINSUREDVirtually all medical tourists are uninsured and pay their own way a travel agency that works exclusively with patients.As a result healthcare reform passed in the United States that will require Americans to get basic insurance by 2014 could reduce demand However that reform does not cover dental care."We had a gentleman who was interested in coming in for a knee procedure about six months ago and then he decided not to come He said he'd rather wait and see if Obamacare would cover it" said Cooke.A few insurance companies in the U.S Satori and Blue Cross Blue Shield are already expanding their supplier network to include overseas clinics and facilities to help cut costs."What we're hoping is that these insurance companies offer an incentive to those who choose the international option," Manzi said.Costa Rican health officials are grappling with booming demand as it is."We are learning how to handle this demand so that we don't get to a point where we are facing waiting periods which would turn patients away from Costa Rica," said Health Minister Daisy Corrales.To help ensure that demand can be met Promed works as a guide for investors looking to build new clinics and hospitals that can welcome tourist-patients.Reporting by Isabella Cota; Editing by Simon Gardner and Cynthia Osterman Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved The dry season has come to most parts of Costa Rica and with it the once-a-year burst of color from trees like the Tabebuia ochracea known locally as corteza amarilla and related to the golden trumpet tree keep an eye out — or up — for a flashy surprise perhaps all that is needed to make any of the coffee shop’s locations gorgeous is the sight of an espresso machine and a breakfast sandwich Any one of these 20 exquisite Starbucks locations is likely to satisfy both coffee and design enthusiasts The visitor center at Hacienda Alsacia in Sabanilla may have the best views of any Starbucks location in the world Visitors may have a full seed-to-cup experience at the store which looks out over a 600-acre coffee estate and opens out to the panoramic vistas of the Poás volcano The brand’s third roastery worldwide and its first in Europe was located in Milan. Although the exterior is unquestionably beautiful, the interior is also noteworthy: The interiors are defined by a traditional handcrafted Palladian-style marble mosaic floor This lovely store in Grand Turk appears to be a building form of the company’s well-known pink drink was chosen to represent the island’s characteristic light façades This trendy Starbucks may be seen inside the company’s Dewata Coffee Sanctuary in Bali You can accomplish two goals by going to this Starbucks in London You may buy a cup of coffee and be inside the Battersea Power Station The interiors of this Starbucks are purposefully provocative this site serves as the company’s 1,000th Middle East and North Africa branch this store seems like the ideal fusion of a log cabin and a rustic A-frame design from the national parks service the Smoky Mountain views just add to the beauty of the coffee shop It makes natural that a Starbucks in Savannah honors this moniker given that it is situated in a region known as Forest City The city’s cobblestoned streets are lined with hundreds of live oaks and Spanish moss-draped trees which is why this gorgeous piece of art is hanging just over the coffee shop Malta didn’t get its first Starbucks until 2019 the brand made sure to wow with the interior design which features floor-to-ceiling wood marquetry & wood and marble finishes was motivated by Valleta’s historical role as a commercial center The first store in Latin America to use recycled shipping containers was this one in Lima the facility offers a walk-up pedestrian window The Empire State Building is home to Starbucks’ newest Reserve location The sleek interiors are bathed in rich jewel tones and intricate gilding as a nod to the building’s art deco past Although cafes are sometimes associated with urban settings Chengdu’s Tianfu Riverfront Starbucks defies all expectations This establishment consists of two independent buildings overlooking the Jinjiang River that have folding windows and sliding doors for ventilation handcrafted and locally inspired decor was included in the room The ability to develop human connections and link people with the environment is the ultimate goal of this architectural concept A historic private property from the 1930s was restored and turned into a store by the Starbucks design team in collaboration with regional artists and designers There is a tranquil back terrace at this site as well perfect for anyone who enjoys relaxing while enjoying their coffee The Starbucks Roastery in Shanghai brought a “theatrical experience” to the major Chinese city in 2017 with enough panache to merit a spot on the Las Vegas strip Mumbai’s Starbucks has an exhibit of gothic arches The branch’s interior has a sizable terrazzo bar that was handcrafted by regional artisans and draws design cues from the city’s architectural past visitors will see a spectacular hanging sculpture by architect and artist Ankon Mitra that looks like a cloud Garden plants and elaborate murals guide you to a shop that is definitely swoon-worthy at this lovely location in Mexico City It will almost be forgotten that you are in the Starbucks lobby and not at a posh event at a Spanish-style estate The 300 sq m Starbucks Wave branch at the Seoul Wave Art Center unquestionably one of the most beautiful Starbucks locations to visit won over many customers with its innovative concept: a slick and contemporary café inside a cultural exhibition venue that floats on the Han River This coffee shop is well-liked by Seoul’s young crowd as a place to hang out casually and as a place to observe the views through glass windows The entire structure will light up at night resembling a cruise ship and reflecting the lit vistas of the river Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chayaten can stand alone as a tourist destination It is housed inside a century-old Japanese townhouse or machiya The noren curtains by the entrance and the tiled roof which give the store a distinctively Japanese appearance There are three tatami rooms inside where patrons can remove their shoes sit on pillows made of Tango region silk fabric and consume their coffee in the traditional Japanese way This Starbucks location can be found close to the Kiyomizu Temple This undiscovered treasure captures the tranquil ambiance that Kyoto much like the tea shops that line Ninenzaka Street Even the most inventive Starbucks locations can fit in with their surroundings as evidenced by this three-story coffee shop on Yangshuo West Street This Starbucks location’s colorful front is reminiscent of the hip-and-gable roofs and decorated with bright red lanterns of a Chinese garden pavilion which is a town with a history dating back more than 1,400 years is more importantly acknowledged by this café The Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo steals the show more than any other location in Japan when it comes to design and pastry preparation process is artistically shown on each of the four floors Customers may watch the entire process of producing coffee here from roasting the beans to bringing out the flavors in premium brews we can easily envision ourselves humming while holding a comforting cup “Restrictions must not be imposed on expressions” Express your emotions freely on Shortpedia Voices and make partners.