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Gas leak in Ciudad Neily Hospital

November 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Patients and hospital workers in Ciudad Neily Hospital had quite a scare yesterday afternoon. At around 2:30 p.m., the fire department received an emergency call due to a gas leak and smoke at the medical center, causing the evacuation of some areas. Two fire units from Golfito took care of the emergency. Fortunately, there were […]

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Do you want to time-travel? You can now!

November 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

“Dinoworld” is a new exhibition that will take you to prehistoric times and that can be enjoyed from Friday in Alajuela. There are 22 animated dinosaurs with movements and sounds that can reach up to 4 meters high. They are placed in a jungle-like environment. The stage on which they are placed has vegetation, lighting, […]

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Man suspected of prostituting women was arrested

November 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A Colombian man, naturalized Costa Rican, was arrested on Thursday afternoon on suspicion of operating a pension for prostituting women. The man, 55, had used a building near the Supreme Court of San José for several women to provide sexual services. In return, the subject apparently had a profit. As confirmed by the press office […]

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Do you like classic cars? There will be an exhibition in Escazú

November 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

At least 170 classic cars will be exhibited next weekend in Escazú as part of the Expo Auto Antiguo 2016. The most traditional brands like Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz and BMW will participate in the event, as well as already disappeared brands like Packard, Hudson and Austin Healey. The models of the […]

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Firefighters rescue kitten trapped in razor wire

November 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Wednesday morning the Fire Department received an emergency call about a cat stuck in the razor wire of a property, located on the north side of the Courts. To release the small feline, volunteers moved a unit and a ladder to perform the operation, to try and free its tail from the razor wire. […]

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Looking for job? There are 60 positions for the next 3 months

November 17, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The holiday season is a time of hope, and what many hope is to find a job. Luckily, there are good news, since sixty vacancies will be available over the next three months, as the company Experian Costa Rica needs staff to service call centers, in the area of customer service. Fabiola Muñoz, communication officer, […]

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