For the second time in a week, legislators could not meet in session for lack of quorum. Thursday’s session could not be completed because there were only 37 lawmakers present, while the minimum required is 38. The president of the Legislative Assembly, Antonio Álvarez, pointed out that eight legislators have permits and 4 have disabilities. […]
Archives for November 11, 2016
Biodegradable dishes made of coconut fiber and stems!
On November 10th, the National Science and Technology Fair began with the participation of 280 students from the 27 regional, educational offices throughout the country. About 150 projects are being presented. The activity is held at the Sports Facilities of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), in Sabanilla. Jorge Montenegro, Priscila Vargas and Jennifer Vicentes […]
Turrialba’s eruptions are constant
It would seem that Turrialba Volcano does not sleep, since it is constantly emanating ash. Far from reducing the rhythm of emissions, it keeps forming columns that reach almost a thousand meters above the crater. Javier Pacheco, an expert from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI), said that there have been no […]
Visits to Simón Bolívar fell by 50% in recent months
According to Yolanda Matamoros, director of the Simón Bolívar Foundation (FUNDAZOO), the number of visits to Simón Bolívar Zoo dropped almost 50% in the last four months. Matamoros blamed the national press for scaring people, after showing citizen complaints regarding the health of Kivú the lion. All these things that come out in the press, […]
President will not interfere with legislator’s trip to Nicaragua
President Luis Guillermo Solís will not interfere whether the trip of a group of Costa Rican legislators to Nicaragua is convenient or not. Solís said that the Foreign Ministry already expressed an opinion regarding the issue and that he, from the executive branch, cannot interfere in the decisions made in the Legislative Assembly. The executive […]
Bull that charged a man in Moravia will know its fate next Monday
A bull that battered a man and ran into a house in Moravia, remains in the area in the care of a neighbor. Dr. Rodrigo Fajardo, from the National Animal Health System (SENASA), confirmed that the bull is in good condition and at the moment is under temporary custody. On November 14th, the legal department […]