Since April 19th, Cuevadeluz produces its own energy in La Carpio, thanks to a solar project that was officially inaugurated this weekend. The Artistic Training System for Social Inclusion (SIFAIS) is a non-profit organization that encourages -through Cuevadeluz- the personal realization of children, youth and adults in an artistic and educational way. This project was […]
Archives for May 6, 2018
Ministry of Health shows important decrease in dengue cases
During 2018, the Ministry of Health registered 555 cases of people with dengue. This means 799 fewer cases than the same date last year. Other diseases also transmitted by vectors, such as zika and chikungunya also show a decrease compared to last year. To date, there are 163 cases of zika, whereas in 2017 there […]
Nine cantons have environmentally friendly lights
Nine cantons have public lighting that is friendly to the environment. The placement of 11,037 lamps with LED street lighting technology allows the residents of Mora, Acosta, Aserrí, Desamparados, Cartago, El Guarco, Dota, Tarrazú and León Cortés to enjoy better lighting in roads, neighborhoods and parks. These bulbs favor the protection of the environment and […]
Four Costa Rican Superheroes will protect the environment
On Saturday, the Super Heroes of the Costa Rica Foundation (FSHCR) were presented at the Zooave. These four characters were inspired by Costa Rican animals, such as the green frog, scarlet macaw, sloth bear, and turtle, aiming to encourage children to care for the environment. According to Luis Fernández, president of FSHCR, the superheroes toys […]
Young people met to find solutions to Climate Change
More than 250 young people from different sectors and provinces of Costa Rica participated in the YouthSpeak Forum at the Bar Association this Sunday. The objective of the event was to motivate attendees to produce innovative and feasible ideas to contribute to the direction of the country regarding Climate Change. The 2018 YouthSpeak Forum (YSF) […]
Ticos will need a permit to visit Europe
Costa Ricans who want to travel to a European country will have to apply for a permit online, starting in 2020. The European Commission, the Parliament and the Council of the European Union communicated the creation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (Etias), an entry permit that will be processed online. The idea […]