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Archives for February 2018

President of PAC: “Democracy won today”

February 4, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Marcia González, president of the Citizen Action Party (PAC) said they are hopeful that they received the support of Costa Ricans during the Election Day. According to González, the results that come from different parts of the country place the PAC in a second round. We have had extraordinary support throughout the day but the […]

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Civil Aviation cancels suspension of Nature Air and it may fly again

February 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The company Nature Air announced that they already have the endorsement of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) to reactivate operations, following a temporary suspension since January 12th. Through a press release, the company confirmed that the measure was lifted on February 1st. However, flights will resume on the 5th. The suspension was implemented […]

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PANI organizes children’s elections for the first time

February 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The National Board of Children (PANI) provides the possibility for children and teenagers to exercise their right to vote on February 2nd. Elections will be held at the 52 local offices and at the Culture Center, located in Barrio Luján from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is the first time that PANI will open […]

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New increase in fuel prices

February 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

As of February 1st, there is an increase in the price of fuel. Super gasoline increased ₡15, plus 91 ₡13, and diesel ₡21. Therefore, super gas will now cost 626 colones, plus 91 605 colones, and diesel 535 colones, according to RECOPE’s website. The increase approved by ARESEP corresponds to the extraordinary study presented. crhoy.com

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Health authorities on alert over measles cases

February 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

International alerts on cases of measles, especially in Europe, warned the Costa Rican health authorities that decided to implement an extra vaccination campaign for four weeks in August. Leandra Abarca, coordinator of the Expanded Immunization Program, explained that this is a highly contagious and serious disease transmitted as an infection of the lower respiratory tract. […]

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Growing number of Ticos outside the labor force

February 1, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The population outside the labor force had a statistically significant increase, which caused a decrease in the employment rate and the participation rate, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), based on the Survey Continuous Employment to the fourth quarter of the year. For this period, the employment rate was estimated at […]

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