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Not only traffic signs… store also sold car plates!

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Antiques Shop in Plaza Víquez that was raided on Tuesday not only offered a variety of traffic signals, but also car plates. The agents of the Section of Traffic and Municipal Police seized 19 license plates; including one of a car reported stolen in 2013, plus a uniform from Administrative Police. In total, the […]

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Prison guard arrested for taking drugs to La Reforma

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A prison guard was arrested on Tuesday at around 11:00 a.m., in the First Post of La Reforma Prison, as he entered the place with cell phones, cocaine and marijuana. David Delgado, Head of the Press Communications Department of the Ministry of Justice, confirmed this information and said that the guard was on vacation and […]

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New hope against Alzheimer’s

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Science Translational Medicine journal published the findings of Merck Company with an experimental drug against Alzheimer that reduces up to 90% of the amount of beta-amyloid protein in the brain without causing significant side effects. The beta-amyloid protein is involved in the origin and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, so an effective drug against it could […]

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Cartago analyzes evidence against prosecutor from Desamparados

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The prosecution of Cartago collects and analyzes the evidence against prominent prosecutor in Desamparados, named Rodríguez León, suspected of reckless driving and aggravated tax resistance. The press office of the public prosecutor explained that the case is under preliminary investigation. The prosecution is waiting for the toxicology results from the Department of Forensic Sciences. Two […]

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Do you recycle and live in San José? Here are 8 collection points

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Municipality of San José (MSJ) has 8 points of recyclables collection organized for this month. The collection campaign will go to various points from Hatillo 7, to San Sebastián and Sagrada Familia. If you are one of those who have decided to join the environmental initiative, take note of the places: Hospital, Barrio Corazón […]

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Costa Rican employers face difficulties to hire

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

35% of Costa Rican employers have trouble finding qualified candidates. This data comes from the 2016 Talent Shortage Survey by Manpower Group, which also notes that the talent shortage is the most severe since 2007. Of the more than 42,000 surveyed employers, 40% are experiencing difficulties in filling roles within organizations. However, Ana Gabriela Chaverrí, […]

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