On average, a man dies every day from prostate cancer in the country. According to data from the National Tumor Registry, more than 1,800 cases are diagnosed each year and the high mortality rate is due to late detection of the tumor. In the month of the fight against prostate cancer, specialists call on men […]
Archives for November 6, 2019
Executive will insist on persuading the OECD to exclude public banks from deposit funds
The Executive Branch insists on defending its approach to exclude public banks from a bill to protect savers through a guarantee fund that covers their deposits in case of risk. Despite the warnings of the technical commissions of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), legislators, the president of the Central Bank (BCCR) and […]
Presidency backs 1.5% tax on Netflix and cable companies
The Presidential House will support the bill that stipulates that platforms that broadcast series and movies (such as Netflix) and cable companies pay a 1.5% tax to finance Costa Rican film productions. On Tuesday, the Minister of the Presidency, Víctor Morales Mora, supported this tribute that was endorsed last Thursday by the Science and Technology […]
Alvarado confirms trip to Spain in December for COP25
The President of the Republic, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, will travel next month to Madrid, Spain, to participate in the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP25). This Tuesday the Minister of Communication, Nancy Marín, confirmed the President’s attendance at the meeting to be held between December 2nd and 13th. At the moment the days in […]
Association seeks donations to bring Christmas to children at social risk
If you want to help a boy or girl be happier this Christmas, the Sonrisas de Esperanzas Association looks for collaborators and donations for this year’s parties. This non-profit organization organizes Christmas parties every year for children from poor communities or those at social risk. This year’s will be on December 14th and 15th in […]