The constant and recent eruptions of Turrialba volcano have passed the bill to nearby villages, where everything turns gray, sad, dark and covered in ashes. This is shown in photographs taken by Eliecer Duarte, volcanologist from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). These pictures were taken 700 meters east of the volcano, […]
Archives for October 2016
The basic passive rate keeps dropping
According to the Central Bank of Costa Rica, on October 6th, the basic passive rate (TBP) will drop to 4.65%. It is its lowest level in the last 8 years. This week decline is the result of reductions in the rates that have been correctly paid. It was carried out by public banks and mutual […]
16 thousand Atenas’ residents are without water service since last Saturday
A total of 16,167 people in Atenas, Alajuela have been without water service for three days, after the fall of a tree affected one of the main pipelines that supplies the area. According to a statement of Aqueducts and Sewer Institute (AyA), the problem is not yet solved and it is unknown when the service […]
Pay attention to the warning signs of breast cancer
When it comes to our health, paying attention to changes is of great importance. The body always shows warning signs and listening to them could make the difference in the early diagnosis of a disease. Secretions and bleeding from the nipple, skin with an orange peel appearance, shrinkage or collapse of the nipple, tightening, holes, […]
State of emergency in Limón
The Legislature passed a motion so the Executive declares, through a decree, a state of emergency in Limón due to the crime wave that has been affecting the province. Although president of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís stated that he would not declare a state of emergency when the Special Commission of Limón asked for […]
Preventive actions in Limón: there are 400 police officers in the area
Minister Gustavo Mata ordered preventive actions in Limón. In addition, there are 200 more security forces officers in the area in order to greatly weaken criminal organizations and restore peace in the canton. There are 400 police on land and sea to maintain constant operations and cooperate with investigations from the Judicial Investigation Organization. Commander Juan […]