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According to some legislators, Costa Rican government is ignoring the diplomatic traditions

September 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Legislators Sandra Piszk, from Partido de Liberación Nacional (PLN), Rafael Ortiz, from Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), and Otto Guevara, from Movimiento Libertario (ML) declared that the Government’s decision, headed by President Luis Guillermo Solís, of abandoning the UN General Assembly when Brazilian president Michael Temer was about to deliver his speech, reflects ignorance about the foreign […]

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Juan Santamaría International Airport is operating despite Turrialba’s volcanic activity

September 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Juan Santamaria International Airport maintains its regular operations, despite the major eruption of Turrialba volcano, that has been recorded since the early morning. However, according to authorities, supervision and monitoring are constant due to the possibility that the wind carries the ash to Alajuela. Turrialba’s volcanic activity forced authorities to cease the airport operations several […]

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Solar traffic lights in San José!

September 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Eighty-three traffic lights are operating with solar energy in San José. It was informed by The Directorate General of Traffic Engineering, that also assured that they are avoiding the consumption of electricity to reduce the carbon footprint. The total project will approach 474 traffic lights in San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago. It aims to […]

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Radiographs, ultrasounds and mammographies will be digitalized in Heredia

September 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

X-ray studies, ultrasound, mammography and CT scans that are made in San Vicente de Paul Hospital in Heredia, will now be digitalized. This project aims to protect radiographs and issue more accurate and precise diagnoses, as well as to determine the most appropiate treatment for patients. The project is installed throughout the hospital so that […]

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It is the World Car-free Day! Join the initiative!

September 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The World Car-Free Day is celebrated on September 22nd. It encourages thousands of people to give up their cars for a day. It aims to raise awareness about the use and benefits of alternative means of transport. In Costa Rica, MUCAP company will join this initiative. To this end, all employees were encouraged to leave […]

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Costa Rican girl is nominated to the International Children’s Peace Prize 2016

September 22, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A 12-year-old girl is making Costa Ricans proud, since she is one of the 120 nominees for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2016. It is annually awarded by Kids’ Rights Organization. Sofía Escalante received the news along with her family on Tuesday afternoon. She postulated in February, 2016 to be chosen. Now she is looking […]

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