The International Workshop for Exchange of Experiences in Mangrove Conservation and Restoration will be held in the country in the framework of the Project Restoration, Conservation and Sustainable Management of the Mangroves of Costa Rica and Benin Against Climate Change. This will be the fourth workshop to be held in Costa Rica this year, since […]
Archives for December 6, 2018
President: Moody’s rating is unfair and wrong
Carlos Alvarado said the downgrade of Costa Rica’s rating and the negative outlook given by the risk rating firm Moody’s was “unfair and wrong.” According to the company, the decision is justified in the continuous and projected worsening of the fiscal deficit, in spite of the efforts of fiscal consolidation and the growth in indebtedness. […]
CANATUR asks businessmen to increase security to protect tourists
After the murder of a Venezuelan tourist, which has affected the image of the country, the National Chamber of Tourism called on the private sector to increase security measures in their businesses to protect the tourists who visit the country. The entity sent this message at the beginning of the high season, when the arrival […]
OIJ needs help to find Carla Stefaniak’s suitcase
The judicial authorities asked citizens for help to find a black suitcase with a white floral pattern that belonged to Carla Stefaniak, the Venezuelan tourist who was found dead on Monday, at the Villa Le-Mas hotel in San Antonio de Escazú. On Wednesday, a person found some of the foreigner’s clothing in a property next […]
More than two thousand blood donors are needed this season
The Christmas season is not only a joyful period, it’s also the time when blood is scarce in hospitals in the country. In order to meet the needs of patients, including those who were in traffic accidents, it is necessary to increase the reserves of this vital liquid. The National Blood Bank needs 2,142 donors. […]
Costa Rica will have new trains in 2020
The government purchased new trains from China, and they will allow Costa Ricans to travel much more comfortably than before. The eight new trains were purchased from the CRRC Quingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. factory through direct negotiation. Each train has the latest in technology and two “Diesel Mutiple Unit”, which will be manufactured according to […]