American Expatriate Costa Rica

English-language news and information on Costa Rica

  • Home
  • Original Articles
  • News Reports
  • Book Reviews

Archives for August 3, 2018

Restoration urges the approval of a project that sanctions insults in social networks

August 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

After what happened on Wednesday with the legislator Ivonne Acuña, regarding the insults received in social networks by Rodolfo Gamboa, head of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of the San Juan de Dios Hospital, the National Restoration bench urges the approval of the project that imposes sanctions for this type of situations. The bill was […]

Filed Under: News Reports

Authorities report 51 abandoned dogs in the pilgrimage

August 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The municipality of Cartago has 51 dogs that were abandoned during the pilgrimage of 2018. Rolando Rodríguez, mayor of the province, said that the city council has already started a program for citizens to adopt pets that were forgotten during the pilgrimage. Interested persons can contact the Municipality through social networks. The pets are in […]

Filed Under: News Reports

President on therapeutic abortion: “my priority is the fiscal crisis”

August 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

On Thursday, Carlos Alvarado reiterated that signing the rule to approve therapeutic abortion is not his priority. Although he did not say it that way, when asked about the issue and the criticisms from the groups in favor, as well as the criticisms made by the church, Alvarado spoke about his priority. Today my biggest […]

Filed Under: News Reports

Eruptive activity in Turrialba Volcano increased during the night

August 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The eruptive activity in the Turrialba Volcano, located in Cartago, has been more sustained during the last days, reported the National Seismological Network (RSN). From Wednesday night, the tremors are of greater amplitude and the eruptive column has reached more height. Turrialba has maintained intermittent eruptive activity since July 23rd. It is characterized by passive […]

Filed Under: News Reports

New substitute text of fiscal plan will be delayed one more week

August 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Although it was scheduled for August 2nd, the new text of the fiscal plan will be delayed at least one more week. This was confirmed by the legislators who make up the commission that analyzes the issue, confirming that the deadlines were moved several days due to a delay in the discussion. The delay arises […]

Filed Under: News Reports

Boat with tourists dips in Tortuga Island

August 3, 2018 by Staff News Writer

A boat with at least ten tourists capsized in the area of Tortuga Island, according to Costa Rican coastguard officials. Diego Brenes, Coast Guard officer, confirmed that a boat was sent to assess the situation. According to official information, the boat would have run out of fuel and hit a reef, but its occupants are […]

Filed Under: News Reports

Next Page »

SIGN UP FOR AMERICAN EXPATRIATE IN COSTA RICA

It's free, we respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Connect with Social Media

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
Follow @expatcostarica

Search Articles and News Reports

Articles by Publication Date

August 2018
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Jul   Sep »

News Summary

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

News Summary

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

Copyright © 2010 to 2025 · Link to Legal Notices and Privacy Policy