According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), winds and rains will prevail in some parts of the country. The moderate trade winds will be felt in the Central Valley, the North Pacific and the mountainous areas. The windy pattern will cause little rainfall in the Central Valley and the North Pacific, while scattered showers and […]
Costa Ricans’ health has not been greatly affected by Turrialba volcano’s ash
It seems that ash from Turrialba volcano has not seriously affected Costa Ricans’ health. Emergency services from several hospitals declared that cases related to respiratory problems or allergies have not greatly increased. However, there is not reason to be careless. If you are allergic, asthmatic or have other respiratory or cardiovascular problems, strengthen security measures: […]
Costa Rica Aérea book will be presented in Melico Salazar Theatre
Images of Costa Rica, captured by professional photographers Giancarlo and Sergio Pucci in Costa Rica Aérea book, will be presented on September 29th and September 30th, at 8 pm, in Melico Salazar Theatre. The presentation will count on the National Symphony Orchestra’s musical accompaniment. The ticket will cost 10,000 colones. People will enjoy of great, […]
A Costa Rican-American citizen has denounced a colleague for alleged sexual harassment
A Costa Rican-American citizen, who worked until July in the Costa Rican Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS), has reported a colleague for alleged sexual harassment. She also claims that the Chancellery and the Foreign Service of Costa Rica ignored her complaint. According to the woman, authorities are aware of her case since […]
4 men will go to trial for removing organs from poor people
3 years later, the Criminal Court of San José set a date: four doctors and a Greek businessman will go to trial for apparently contacting poor people to remove their organs. The debate will start on September 11th, 2017 an it is scheduled to conclude on November 30th. The trial is still against a man […]
Lava flows cannot reach the Central Valley
The ash from Turrialba volcano has accompanied the Central Valley for a ‘long time’. Alvarado Induni, volcanologist at the National Seismological Network (RSN), analyzed the historical reality of the volcano in an article published on the University of Costa Rica (UCR) website. The expert referred to Turrialba’s volcanic activity from 1963 to 1965, when it […]