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Private sector to pay ¢ 544 billion in bonuses

December 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Costa Rican private sector will pay about ¢ 544 billion in Christmas bonuses to more than 1 million 200 thousand workers. The calculation was made by the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) based on data from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). It includes workers […]

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Visit the Tropical Market!

December 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Tropical Market aims to empower San José as a cultural and inclusive space to promote national products. The Tropical Market will take place in Combai Mercado Urbano, in Escazú, from December 9th to December 11th, from 11 am to 8 pm. One of the characteristics of this activity is that producers and consumers aim […]

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Gunpowder shipment seized in Golfito

December 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Officers from the Border Police and the Ministry of Public Security seized a shipment gunpowder in Guaycará of Golfito on Wednesday night. The cargo was transported by a Nicaraguan citizen in a vehicle, which was intercepted by police officers in the checkpoint KM-35. This was confirmed by Allan Obando, director of the Border Police who […]

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Beware! Someone could be using your pics to pretend to be you!

December 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Mónica Gamboa has been living a nightmare for the last 9 months: she realized that someone had created a fake Facebook account with her photos. At that moment, she reported it and the profile was closed. However, a month ago, a man in the street called her “Alejandra Valenciano”. She didn’t understand and he told […]

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The Health and Pleasure Festival began on December 1st

December 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

December 1st is a day to talk and educate, as the world day of response to HIV and AIDS is commemorated. Because of that, a number of organizations working on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) will be conducting a series of activities, including free examinations and cultural events to support people that are […]

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Yellow alert in Turrialba, Jiménez, Alvarado and Oreamuno

December 2, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a yellow alert in Turrialba, Jiménez, Alvarado and Oreamuno of Cartago after the magnitude 5.3 earthquake that occurred on November 30th. Several residents of San Martín de Irazú, Capellades, San Rafael, Pacayas and Juan Viñas reported damage to their homes, as well as small landslides and cracks in the […]

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