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Cyclists will escort President to Ceremony for the Transfer of Powers

May 8, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Within the activities for the transfer of powers of the Republic, a group of cyclists will escort the new president, Carlos Alvarado, between La Sabana and Plaza de la Democracia. The ceremony will be held on May 8th. At 8:00 a.m. Alvarado will begin his journey as a President. With this initiative, the groups and […]

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These are the roads that will be closed in San José

May 8, 2018 by Staff News Writer

The ceremony for transfer of powers will be held today in Plaza de la Democracia in San José and therefore several streets and avenues in the perimeter of the place will be closed. The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) reported that road closures will be in force for both vehicles and pedestrians. On […]

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Cuevadeluz produces its own energy

May 6, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Since April 19th, Cuevadeluz produces its own energy in La Carpio, thanks to a solar project that was officially inaugurated this weekend. The Artistic Training System for Social Inclusion (SIFAIS) is a non-profit organization that encourages -through Cuevadeluz- the personal realization of children, youth and adults in an artistic and educational way. This project was […]

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Ministry of Health shows important decrease in dengue cases

May 6, 2018 by Staff News Writer

During 2018, the Ministry of Health registered 555 cases of people with dengue. This means 799 fewer cases than the same date last year. Other diseases also transmitted by vectors, such as zika and chikungunya also show a decrease compared to last year. To date, there are 163 cases of zika, whereas in 2017 there […]

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Nine cantons have environmentally friendly lights

May 6, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Nine cantons have public lighting that is friendly to the environment. The placement of 11,037 lamps with LED street lighting technology allows the residents of Mora, Acosta, Aserrí, Desamparados, Cartago, El Guarco, Dota, Tarrazú and León Cortés to enjoy better lighting in roads, neighborhoods and parks. These bulbs favor the protection of the environment and […]

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Four Costa Rican Superheroes will protect the environment

May 6, 2018 by Staff News Writer

On Saturday, the Super Heroes of the Costa Rica Foundation (FSHCR) were presented at the Zooave. These four characters were inspired by Costa Rican animals, such as the green frog, scarlet macaw, sloth bear, and turtle, aiming to encourage children to care for the environment. According to Luis Fernández, president of FSHCR, the superheroes toys […]

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