Archives for February 17, 2014

Government works will take to the streets on Tuesday, February 25th to protest a small salary increase for 2014 and the failure to pass tax reform in Costa Rica. The protest is being organized by a union that represents public school teachers. Source crhoy.com

Authorities in hospitals across the country, especially in areas located far from the capital, are hard pressed for the arrival of new medical specialists. The wait is due to the fact that only 41 of 124 doctors have signed three year contracts with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) through which they will work […]

Police arrested 30 people, beleived to be members of the gang, Barra liguista La 12 after riots broke out at the National Statuim on Sunday, during the first match between la Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and the Cartaginés. Police remained outside the stadium as the situation inside deteriorated while under the control of private security. Although […]

Normal operations have resumed at the drivers licensing offices in La Uruca after a fire consumed 20 meters of office space on Thursday. A short circuit was the cause of the accident, and the Fire Department had recommended the disconnection of the computer system. Tests that were missed on Friday were rescheduled over the weekend, […]

Enamorate de tu ciudad or Love your city, returned to San Jose this Saturday with the opening of its 2014 edition. The initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) takes shape in four parks (La Merced, Spain, Morazán and Peace Garden) and at the Cenac (National Culture Center). Events include hula hooping, comedians, […]

Registrations are being accepted for the 2014 Miss Costa Rica contest, which is part of the Miss Universe franchise. The contest is open to female Costa Rican citizens, with a minimum height of 1.68 meters, aged 18 to 27 as of December of this year, unmarried and childless, enrolled in college or as a graduate […]