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Archives for December 6, 2016

Take care of your Christmas bonus! Don’t be a victim of a telephone scam

December 6, 2016 by Staff News Writer

You have your Christmas bonus and although it is a reason to be happy, criminals know it, so they always look for ways to rip you off and leave you with nothing. Therefore, the Costa Rican Banking Association (ABC) urged the public to be cautious and avoid becoming a victim of theft or fraud. As […]

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Bad news! The number of burnt minors would be 400 by the end of the year

December 6, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Neither the constant calls of attention, nor the campaigns to lower the accidents have resulted. According to the projections of the National Children’s Hospital (HNN), the number of burnt minors would be 400 by the end of the year. Carlos Siri, director of the Burn Unit, indicated that in 2013 they had the largest number […]

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Discover the most hidden and beautiful corners of San José

December 6, 2016 by Staff News Writer

One December morning, walking outdoors between buildings declared as historical heritage, a cafeteria, good coffee and tasting… Sounds familiar? Because that is the menu prepared by the collective Chepe Cletas for next Saturday. The activity seeks visitors to see a San José they rarely see. We will visit places like the Central Market, a traditional […]

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Legislator presents project to defend policyholders

December 6, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Legislator Mario Redondo, from the Christian Democratic Alliance, introduced a bill that seeks to defend users of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). According to the legislator, the proposal seeks to give a voice to policyholders because it would place a representative of the health boards and a representative from other policyholders’ associations on […]

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Speed in process urges Costa Ricans to ask for marriage annulment

December 6, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Last September, Pope Francis introduced a series of changes in the canonical process for marriage annulment. Among the things he asked for were speed in the processes and that they were totally free. In Costa Rica, these changes have led to more people applying for annulment. Alejandro Jiménez, Judicial Vicar of the Ecclesiastical Court, explained […]

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Turrialba Volcano has not produced ash for 3 weeks

December 6, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Turrialba Volcano has not emanated ash since November 13th, but it has maintained a constant emission of gas and steam. Eliécer Duarte, expert from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI), said the activity of the colossus has fallen compared to previous months, but that does not mean it is dormant. What has […]

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