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El picudo del pejibaye pest is threatening peach palm

October 31, 2016 by Staff News Writer

peach-palm domestic producers are alert to the threat of a plague known as picudo del pejibaye (peach palm weevil). Areas such as Tucurrique, Pérez Zeledón and the Caribbean are among the most affected ones. According to the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE), the plague entered through a product from Panama to be used in cattle food. […]

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Experts say Turrialba’s eruptions are becoming stronger

October 31, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Turrialba volcano has increased its activity since early Saturday morning. According to experts, in the last hours the emissions have been more energetic, with eruptions that reached a thousand meters high. In the last hours of Sunday afternoon, ashfall was recorded in Coronado, San Gerardo de Irazú, Moravia, Goicoechea, Tibás, Santo Domingo and San Isidro […]

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Costa Rica highlights its commitment to the rights of young people

October 31, 2016 by Staff News Writer

During her speech at the XXV Ibero-American Summit, Ana Helena Chancón, Vice President of Costa Rica, highlighted her country’s commitment to the recognition of the rights of young people. An active defense of the rights is creating awareness on the matter, so that people know they have said rights and demand their observance,” said Chacón. […]

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In three years the country will have nine geothermal power plants

October 31, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The award for the Pailas II Geothermal Project located in Liberia is ready. The company Initec Energy SA will be responsible for developing the design and commissioning of the equipment. While the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is responsible for the construction and installation of the turbine in the powerhouse, with the supervision of Mitsubishi […]

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50mm GastroPub & Café: a place to spoil your dog

October 31, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Between Yalile and her three dogs, there is only love, which was the key when she decided to start her own business. She thinks that we all have “the entrepreneurial vein” but when doing a career, we are not prepared to emerge but to be employed. To Yalile, being without a job was the key […]

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Get scared with Costa Rican legends!

October 31, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On the eve of Halloween, there is no better way of getting scared than with Costa Rican legends, the ones grandparents tell in the light of candles. The book “Chronicles of the occult: ghosts and legends of Costa Rica” sets out 35 strange events, including a few encounters with “Cadejos” and the bitter lament of […]

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U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

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Farmers will march to the Ministry of Agriculture

IMN warns of dangerous UV radiation this Friday

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