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The Supermoon was the perfect excuse to make a street party

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Supermoon made Costa Ricans stay awake. Families, groups of friends and the occasional wedding couple took the opportunity to see this phenomenon, which will not be repeated until November, 2034. A clear example of this was the route that leads to the Irazú volcano, Cartago. By midnight, the streets were full of cars and […]

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Will the interoceanic highway be built in Costa Rica?

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Can the country have an interoceanic highway if in 8 years, 3 presidents and 7 transport ministers have failed to repair La Platina? According to current Minister of Transport Carlos Villalta, it is very possible. The minister declared that La Platina is a different project and it can’t be compared to anything because it has […]

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Businessmen want to stop RECOPE collective bargaining agreement

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Union of Business Chambers (UCCAEP) presented a constitutional appeal against RECOPE collective bargaining agreement, which was seen as “abusive.” The business sector declared that there are out-of-proportion benefits that users are paying in fuel rates. As consequence, they are asking the judges to curb the agreement achieved by the government and the union. Franco […]

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Beware! House doctors are carrying out medical procedures to obtain a driver’s license

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A Facebook page is offering costumers to go to their homes or offices to carry out the necessary, medical procedures to obtain a driver’s license. It is not an illegal practice but authorities are concerned. According to Enrique González, from the Committee on Traffic Medicine from the Medical College of Physicians, some experts’ license opinions […]

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10 tips to take a one-day trip

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If you want to take a a one-day trip, pay close attention. You can get the most out of your time if you follow these 10 tips. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), through “Vamos a Turistear” campaign, made a list of factors that people must take into account when planning a trip of this […]

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Gerald Murray is driving a referendum to promote medical cannabis

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Advocates of medical cannabis have a goal: to promote a referendum in the coming months. They made a formal request to the Supreme Electoral Court in order to have the authorization and start collecting signatures. The initiative is driven by Gerald Murray, a 33-year-old man who aims to be the presidential candidate from Partido Unión […]

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