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Video where hunters kill tapir to be investigated

August 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A few days ago, a video that shows the moment when hunters shoot a tapir and then they go after the animal with dogs went viral. The recording is a year old, according to the Nai Conservation Foundation, and would have happened in the south of the Cordillera de Talamanca. According to Carlos Madriz, administrator […]

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5 Steps to choosing Insurance for your vehicle in CR

August 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

If you just bought a car in CR and do not know how to choose an insurance, evaluate the options in the market. The insurers that operate in the country offer different coverage. rherefore, do not go by the first option and don’t be overwhelmed by the prices. The essential thing is to purchase an […]

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College of Psychologists supports MEP sexuality program

August 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Professional College of Psychologists of Costa Rica congratulated the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) for the new programs of Affectivity and Sexuality that will come into effect as of next year in schools in the country. Through a press release they indicated they recognize the advances of the MEP on the subject. They added […]

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Recent eruptions reduced Rincón de la Vieja lake

August 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The eruptions originating in the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano between May and June caused a considerable decrease of the crater lake. Scientists from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI), explained through a report that this behavior is due to partial evaporation due to the heat coming from the hydrothermal magmatic system […]

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Amazon will open 2500 positions in Costa Rica

August 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Amazon company will hire 2500 employees during the rest of the year to work in its service center located in Costa Rica. The company is looking for partners who are fluent in a second language such as English, Portuguese, Italian and French. In addition to customer service, Amazon offers places for administrative positions, human […]

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Last month was the hottest July in 137 years

August 16, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Last July was the hottest in the last 137 years, according to records released on Tuesday by the Goddard Institute for Space Studies at NASA. The calculations indicate that last month registered an increase of 0.83 degrees Celsius compared to the average for the months of July between the years 1951 and 1980. This is […]

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