According to authorities from the Ministry of Health, there could be more deaths following the 10 fatal, influenza cases in the last six weeks. For the next few weeks there will be more patients. Some of them will require hospitalization (the vast majority, those with risk factors) and some of those will fail to recover, […]
Entrepreneurs support dual pilot educational plan
Costa Rican businessmen support the approval of the pilot plan for the implementation of dual education. It will be applied in the automotive area. The Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) is very-well disposed towards this initiative that was approved on December 8th by the Higher Council of […]
UN recognized inclusive employment policies from Costa Rican company
A company that has provided cleaning services for more than a decade was recognized at the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) for its employment policies for people with disabilities. SCOSA, part of the Florex Group, has been offering workspaces for this population for over 10 years. These people are not only attentive, helpful and […]
Young people from scientific schools may opt for a scholarship
The US Embassy signed an agreement with Foundation Crusa and AFS to open accept five students from scientific schools to study abroad for a year. The initiative dates back to 2012, when the embassy began raising funds to help students with limited financial resources, who stand out for their academic excellence and leadership skills. So […]
Kivú finally got to meet his new house
Kivú is slowly recovering in a special space in Rescate Animal Zoo Ave, where he was transferred from the Simón Bolívar Zoo. A video posted on the Facebook page from the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) shows the animal exploring the space and eating. On Friday, the containment area was opened for Kivú to […]
Cracks in Irazú volcano are threatening telecommunications towers
The recent rains, hurricane and earthquakes, caused further cracks in part of the mountainous terrain in Irazú Volcano, threatening 75 telecommunications towers in the site. On December 10th, several authorities made an inspection to determine the effect on the land and the measures to be taken. Edwin Estrada, deputy minister of Telecommunications, said that the […]