Not having someone to leave their children with is one the many problems working,Costa Rican mothers face, especially poor single mothers who live in slums. This was the reason behind the creation of Centro Integral Manos Amigas Llevando Esperanza, in Paseo Colón, an organization that helps take care and feed 24 children from 0 to […]
Archives for May 2016
Costa Rican invention among the 45 most outstanding
From the 1,007 projects that participated, the Organization of American States recognized Emanuel Solano’s among the 45 most outstanding. The Costa Rican competed with students from 74 countries at the International Science and Engineering Fair Intel. The “detection and control system of gas leaks for domestic-use cylinders (Progas)” caught the eye of the judges, who […]
“What does a kiss mean to you?” campaign
What does a kiss mean to you? Is it a small sign of affection or is it something bigger? The campaign behind the question aims to lead people to reflect on the possible answers. This campaign will take place in the Diversity Week 2016 from the Federation of Students of the University of Costa Rica […]
Soaring medical rates also hit the CCSS
The rate increase announced by Colegio de Médicos de Costa Rica, would have an impact not only on users of private medical services, but also on the amounts paid by Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social to purchase external medical services. “This entity will also be affected because, many times, it has to buy external medical […]
Chilean classical musicians will play at Teatro Nacional
This Tuesday May 17, Chilean musicians will light up Teatro Nacional by offering a concert at noon. Within the program “Ventana al mundo” (Window to the world) that counts with the support of the Chilean embassy, the artists will play a concert of violin and piano. Yvanka Milosevic Lira and Alexandros Stavros Jusakos will bring […]
Agencies promote building bus terminals in San José
Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transporte (MOPT), the Consejo de Transporte Público (CTP) and the Municipality of San José, have subscribed to an agreement for improving access to public transportation. This is the first step to develop public-private alliances leading to “Sociedades Públicas de Economías Mixtas”, a scheme in which the MOPT looks to foster construction […]