Costa Rica is worried about Daniel Ortega’s intentions in Nicaragua to declare the Harbor Head lagoon a wild refuge, since the decision could cause a new diplomatic conflict with the neighboring nation because that lagoon is located in Costa Rican territory. President Carlos Alvarado admitted he’s concerned and assured that he instructed the specialized teams […]
These are the areas where ash fall has been reported
Guadalupe, Moravia, Tibás, La Silvia and surroundings of Turrialba are some of the areas where ash fall has been reported following the constant eruptions of Turrialba Volcano. This Wednesday, the ash plume reached 500 meters above the crater. According to the Vulcanological Observatory of the National University (OVSICORI), the activity is maintained, and, as the […]
10 thousand people will be affected by water service suspension on Thursday
The drinking water service will be suspended on December 13th to clean the Water Treatment Plant in Los Sitios. As a result, 10 thousand people will be affected, according to the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA). Service interruption may occur between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The affected places will be in […]
Plane crash investigation is coming to an end without suspects
Almost a year after the tragic plane crash in Nandayure de Guanacaste, the Public Ministry confirmed that the criminal investigation is about to be concluded. However, there are still no people being formally accused. The plane crash occurred on December 31st, 2017, when a small plane from Nature Air collapsed in the vicinity of the […]
If you love astronomy, don’t miss out on this meteor shower
Are you passionate about astronomy? On December 13th, 2018, the Cientec Foundation will tour with the company Calypso Cruises, to see the Geminids, which are active from December 4th to 17th. The phenomenon reaches its peak at 6:30 am in Costa Rica. The Geminids will be the last meteor shower of 2018 and will have […]
Government plans to lower poverty by 2%
The Government of Carlos Alvarado set an ambitious goal to reduce poverty by at least 2% over the next three years. Costa Rica has accumulated more than 20 years of poverty levels stagnating at around 20%. On Tuesday, the Executive Branch presented the National Plan for Development and Public Investments 2019-2022 (Pndip). For the first […]