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Archives for October 25, 2018

After 46 years living abroad, man returns to find out he’s married and owns property

October 25, 2018 by Staff News Writer

After living abroad since 1971, a man got a big surprise when he returned to Costa Rica and found out he was married and owned cars and properties. In this case, judicial agents of the Fraud Section arrested a suspect of identity theft and ideological falsehood. The arrest was made on Thursday morning in Guácima, […]

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CNS agreed to increase 3% for minimum wages of the private sector

October 25, 2018 by Staff News Writer

On Wednesday afternoon, the National Salary Council (CNS) unanimously approved the increase of 2.96% for minimum wages of the private sector in 2019. This means that for every ¢100,000 workers must receive ¢2,960 more. For example, in the case of an office worker, the minimum wage for 2018 is set at ¢339,572.06 and would go […]

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Fabricio Alvarado says his new party doesn’t have a religious background

October 25, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The former candidate for the National Restoration Party, Fabricio Alvarado, denied his new political group, New Republic, contains a religious background. This was pointed out by the politician, who was invited along with legislator Jonathan Prendas to the TV show Enfoques, broadcasted this Wednesday. However, Alvarado said that he will still defend the same positions […]

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Education unions announce strike will go on

October 25, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Through its social networks, the National Association of Educators (ANDE), the Trade Union of Workers of Costa Rican Education (SEC) and the National Association of Teachers of Secondary Education (APSE) announced that their strike will go on. ANDE said they will remain firm in their position to fight against bill 20,580 and agreed not to […]

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Marchamo collection begins on November 1st

October 25, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Circulation permit must be paid next week The end of the year is “around the corner” and proof of this is that Marchamo 2019 payment collection will be enabled next week. According to the calendar of the National Insurance Institute (INS), the circulation permit begins will be charged from November 1st. As usual, the INS […]

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15 people have died in fires so far this year

October 25, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Fifteen people have died in fires during 2018. In addition, there have been 932 emergencies due to fire in structures, 63 more incidents compared to those that occurred on the same period in 2017. According to the report of the Fire Department, fires in residences, warehouses, and shops occupy the first three places. Likewise, during […]

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