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Drugs, sex and alcohol: youngsters at risk in Costa Rica’s coastal towns

August 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rican teenagers living in Guanacaste, Limón and Puntarenas are in social risk due to drug abuse, violence, poor eating habits, and an early sexual initiation. The Children’s Hospital (HNN) latest research, released an alarming data that shows a precocious knowledge about sex, violence, drug and bad nutrition. The study sample included 3,074 students from […]

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President satisfied with unemployment rates

August 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) on the Continuous Employment Survey were analyzed today by President Luis Guillermo Solís, who was satisfied because unemployment did not increase. The president said he hopes to reach the goal of generating 250 thousand jobs only with the approval of a fiscal plan. The unemployment […]

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Whale and dolphin watching in starts in Quepos

August 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

With the arrival of August, Quepos is ready for the sighting of whales and dolphins that travel great distances to the national Pacific, striking activity for the tourism industry since it causes the arrival of a large number of visitors. In August, whales start migrating. This is a method of survival for many species and […]

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Alert of fraud on behalf of the Municipality of Nicoya

August 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Nicoya’s Mayor claims there are people who are asking for money on behalf of the municipality. These people knock on home doors and ask for money to “set aside” a field for housing, to work in the municipality or make payment arrangements. However, it could be a fraud. For this reason, on Wednesday the population […]

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ICE union will announce its decision on a general strike on Friday

August 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

ICE union leaders will announce the decision on the indefinite general strike if they receive no satisfactory response from the government on Friday. Fabio Cháves, union leader, confirmed that on Friday morning they will be calling a press conference to publicize the actions to be taken after the “snub” they got from the government on […]

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Chinatown will be “flooded” with chocolate on Saturday

August 12, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Saturday, Chinatown in San José will host a chocolate festival, where the best options of this product will be exhibited. Thirty-two entrepreneurs from around the country are expected to participate and fill the boulevard sweet. The activity will start from 11 a.m., as part of the initiative established by the municipality of San José […]

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