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Archives for July 18, 2016

Nicoya’s cantaloupes arrive in Europe

July 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A small and new company from Guanacaste has proven that where there is a will, there is a way. Its potential for businesses created the conditions to export 95% of its cantaloupe production to Europe. “Pura Vida Melons” is located in Dulce Nombre, Nicoya, Guanacaste. The company sent about 234 containers with 460 tons of […]

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The Constitutional Court banned Costa Rican national symbols in liquor ads

July 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

After studying an action of unconstitutionality against Decree 37739-S, “Rules on regulation and control of commercial advertising related to the marketing of alcoholic beverages”, the Constitutional Court banned the use of Costa Rican national music and symbols in liquor advertisements. The judges thought that the use of resources associated with Costa Rican identity becomes “a […]

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Expo Bienestar Animal to be held this month

July 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If you are interested in learning about your pet, do not miss the opportunity of participating in the fair Expo Bienestar Animal, to be held next weekend (July 22nd to 24th) and the following one (July, 29th to 31st). The event aims to provide knowledge and adoption spaces, as well as areas to sale products […]

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INCAE creates the Latin American Center for Entrepreneur

July 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

INCAE Business School, located in Costa Rica, has created the Latin American Center for Entrepreneur in order to find resources for an investment fund and to promote strengthening activities for entrepreneurs. Urs Jäger, professor of this institution, said that Costa Rica has a great potential, since 61.3% of the population thinks of entrepreneurship as a […]

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Costa Ricans disapprove Nicaragua’s tank purchase

July 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

73% of Costa Ricans think Nicaragua’s acquisition of 50 military tanks is unfavorable, but only 37% of them believe the country should file a complaint on the matter. This was revealed by a survey conducted by the company Cid Gallup in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras, where they asked citizens’ opinion on the purchase from […]

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Poor roads are the price to pay for new sewers

July 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Walking the streets of Cartago has been complicated in recent weeks due to a series of works done in the province. Complaints of drivers are constant and traffic congestion in the heart of the canton causes great discomfort. However, municipal authorities explain that this is the price to pay for their most important project: the […]

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