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Judge allow request for illegality of the strike in the INS

September 12, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The Court of San Ramón allowed the request to declare the illegality of the strike presented by the National Insurance Institute (INS). In a press release, the INS reported that the institution’s was notified on Wednesday and now it has three days to respond to the document. In its petition, the INS alleged that the […]

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Italian hid more than 200 grams of cocaine in his stomach

September 12, 2018 by Staff News Writer

An Italian man identified as Pozzoli was arrested at the Juan Santamaría airport when he was discovered carrying 36 ova of cocaine in his stomach. Pozzoli, 48, had a total of 264.6 grams, which he tried to take out of the country. As reported by the Drug Control Police (PCD), he came to Costa Rica […]

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Six tourists were rescued after water accident in Guanacaste

September 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Six tourists were rescued, after suffering a water accident, by officers of the Coastguard of Flamingo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. The accident was recorded on Sunday morning at Zapotal beach in the Sardina l district. Apparently, six residents of the canton of Abangares, were fishing when a strong wave hit them and threw them towards the […]

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Nearly 30 institutions have requested strike to be declared illegal

September 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Since Monday, a total of 27 institutions have submitted the request for a declaration of illegality of the strike called by the unions. On Tuesday, the National Insurance Institute (INS), the Legislative Assembly and the Joint Social Assistance Institute (IMAS) were presented new petitions. The INS requested the declaration of illegality before the Court of […]

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Legislators suspend Uber legalization projects for 30 days

September 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The legislators from the Economic Affairs Committee suspended the discussions on urban mobility bills that, at the same time, would imply the legalization of Uber, according to one of the liberationist congress members that make up this legislative forum. This suspension would be for 30 days after the request of the Ministry of Public Works […]

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Irazú and Turrialba’s mesmerizing power in a single picture

September 11, 2018 by Staff News Writer

It looks like the backdrop for a movie, but this picture was taken in Costa Rica by photographer Leonel León. It shows the mesmerizing power of the Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes, while the latter erupting. There is not much to say, the landscape is surprising a it blows everyone’s minds. León told CRHoy.com that the […]

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