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Archives for January 3, 2017

María Pepa Show is closed due to noise pollution

January 3, 2017 by Staff News Writer

María Pepa show, known as the “horrific show”, is closed in the fairground of Zapote as punishment for noise pollution. According to Guillermo Flores, director of the Central-South Region of the Ministry of Health, the noise pollution plan, presented by those responsible for the attraction, does not convince authorities and require further changes. The show […]

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Country stands out in the world after 252 days using renewable energy

January 3, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rica was described as a “paradise of renewable energy” by various international media, who highlighted the 252 days when the country was supplied only with renewable energy. On Monday, the RT chain said that the Costa Rican Electricity Institute managed to produce 74% of electricity in hydroelectric plants, 13% in geothermal plants and 10% […]

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Get your license, plate and vehicle back now

January 3, 2017 by Staff News Writer

If your license, plate or vehicle were confiscated after December 23rd, pay attention. The offices of the Road Safety Council (COSEVI) are open since January 2nd, so you can start the process for the return of the confiscated items. The Department of Customer Service in La Uruca will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 […]

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Police operations to deal with insurance agency assailants

January 3, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The security forces are conducting operations in the sector Tibás to find the men who robbed an insurance agency that distributes products from the National Insurance Institute (INS). Although the preliminary report stated that it was the branch of the National Insurance Institute (INS), the incident occurred in an agency that provides services to this […]

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The Sunset Festival 2017 will be held in Tamarindo!

January 3, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Starting on January 5th, the community of Tamarindo will be filled with music, art and gastronomy with the first edition of the Sunset Festival 2017. It will take place at Langosta Beach Club from 4:00 pm to 1 am On January 6th, the party will start at noon in the pool at the Tamarindo Vista […]

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Tired of being a “desk slave”, a Costa Rican man decided to travel the world

January 3, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Neftalí Loria was tired of the routine. He could not be a “desk slave” anymore and 15 months ago he decided to start the greatest adventure of his life: to travel around the world with a camera and capture the best landscapes on the planet. Loría worked designing and programming websites. However, he decided to […]

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