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Is it a headache or a migraine?

November 14, 2016 by Staff News Writer

They are not the same. While every migraine brings with it a severe headache, not every headache is a migraine. How to  differentiate one from the other? The headache is usually temporary, and could be relieved with the use of analgesics. On the other hand, migraine is a much stronger and more persistent pain that […]

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Drug traffickers are landing their aircrafts on public roads

November 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Drug trafficking in Costa Rica is prevailing on public spaces. On more than one occasion, traffickers have used public highways to land their drug-laden airplanes. It seems incredible but it is real. This was confirmed by Minister of Public Security Gustavo Mata, who referred to the use of air space by criminal groups after the arrest of […]

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INCOFER will extend the service on two of its routes

November 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Starting on November 21th, INCOFER will extend the service on two of its routes. It is a pilot plan that will increase the number of travels on Río Segundo-Heredia-San José route and on San Antonio de Belén-San José route. We are going to start providing extended service beyond the rush hours from 9:00 a.m. to […]

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Biodegradable dishes made of coconut fiber and stems!

November 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On November 10th, the National Science and Technology Fair began with the participation of 280 students from the 27 regional, educational offices throughout the country. About 150 projects are being presented. The activity is held at the Sports Facilities of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), in Sabanilla. Jorge Montenegro, Priscila Vargas and Jennifer Vicentes […]

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Bull that charged a man in Moravia will know its fate next Monday

November 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A bull that battered a man and ran into a house in Moravia, remains in the area in the care of a neighbor. Dr. Rodrigo Fajardo, from the National Animal Health System (SENASA), confirmed that the bull is in good condition and at the moment is under temporary custody. On November 14th, the legal department […]

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A joke at the airport alarmed 5 police forces

November 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

An emergency occurred on November 10th at Juan Santamaria airport, after a Spanish citizen, named Casal, said that he carried explosives in his luggage. For this reason, an Air Panama flight was stopped and a protocol was initiated, involving 5 police forces. The plane was evacuated, the man investigated and the luggage meticulously checked. Minutes […]

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