Although traffic jams are highly affecting Costa Ricans, they prefer to buy cars instead of using public transports. To circulate in public areas has become a nightmare due to the increasing presence of vehicles. People are thinking of their comfort but they are not evaluating what could benefit communities the most. Data from the Ministry […]
Archives for August 2016
Municipality seeks to transfer artisans in harmony
After 2 years of having inaugurated the Artisans’ Market in San José, the structure continues awaiting for vendors from Calle 13 Bis, to move there. Now, the Municipality of San José (MSJ) is seeking an agreement that allows for a “harmonious transfer” of the artisans. Johnny Araya, Mayor of San José, said that the idea […]
Credit card debts rise to 908,149 million colones
According to data provided by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC), through the Directorate of Economic and Market Research, in April, Costa Ricans credit card debts rose to 908,149 million colones (3.02% of GDP). The study was conducted using credit cards whose due date was April 30th, which determined that the balance had an increase […]
TEC awarded for work with refugees
At least 8 initiatives from Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) earned the institution a recognition by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The institution will be rewarded for their work with refugees arriving in Costa Rica, that is, those who left their countries and migrated to another due to military, political or discriminatory […]
Book and Employment Fair at the UCR
The University of Costa Rica (UCR) will open its doors to the Book Fair which will run until Friday August 26th. This activity will start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 6 p.m., in the square on 24 de April, located in front of the Faculty of Social Sciences in the campus Rodrigo Facio, in […]
Uruca has a new early intervention center
there is a A new early intervention center, from Patronato Nacional de la Infancia (PANI), in La Uruca. This center will support 249 children of the area. Its objectives are to identify school age children who are at risk and analyze early interventions to improve their self-esteem. Ana Teresa León, PANI CEO, also explained that […]