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Men and people with heart diseases are the most common victims of respiratory infections

January 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

If you have the flu … if you have one or several risk factors … please take care. The list of fatalities with serious acute respiratory infections increased and no one wants to be next victim. Sadly, among the deceased, there are people of productive age, with chronic diseases that cause complications: these people, although […]

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The electronic payment discussion will continue in 2017

January 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The issue of electronic payment was in force throughout 2016. In fact, this proposal led to huge discussion between the government and different stakeholders in the transport sector. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) held forums and workshops to inform citizenship about the existing proposals for the electronic payment system and to open […]

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A report states that child sex tourism is a serious problem in Costa Rica

January 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Child sex tourism is a serious problem because sex tourists come mainly from the United States and Europe. By stating so, a report on trafficking, developed by the Department of US State, rubs salt on the wound. The document, presented in mid-2016, was remembered once again after the sentence against David Frank Strecker, renowned American […]

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Getting the flu vaccine will help you to deal with the disease

January 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The flu can be a serious threat to health. In fact, in Costa Rica, its complications have claimed the lives of 29 people in the last two months. A study from the University of Alabama argues that vaccination is worthwhile when dealing with the flu. According to Kevin Harrod, a researcher, although the flu vaccine […]

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Get an ANPA calendar and help stray dogs and cats!

January 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

You do not have a calendar for 2017 yet?There’s a great option for you! The National Association of Animal Protection (ANPA) released a series of calendars, datebooks and planners that will help funding next year castration program. The products are featuring dogs and cats and they show their lives before and after being rescued. Thanks to the […]

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You didn’t study or lose weight in 2016? Don’t let it happen again!

January 2, 2017 by Staff News Writer

It happens in the best families: the last days of each year we are filled with purposes that fade away in January as quickly as your Christmas bonus. Dieting, studying, saving money to finally go on vacation or changing jobs, are always listed every year. If every year you set the same goal but don’t […]

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

Costa Rica Government Silent on Travel Ban with Just 13 Days Left

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

President confirms gasoline give away for ethanol pilot project

Chinese company sells low cost smart phones in Costa Rica

Search continues for small plane missing in Drake

Farmers will march to the Ministry of Agriculture

IMN warns of dangerous UV radiation this Friday

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