The Advertisement Control Office determined that the ad driven by The Bank of Costa Rica for Tucán service humiliates women. The ad, which promoted a payment network, generated a great criticism and it was considered “sexist and offensive”. The Ombudsman’s Office, the National Women’s Institute, the Presidential House and several lawmakers disapproved it and requested, […]
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5 things you should know if you rent houses in Airbnb
A publication of the Ministry of Finance alerted those who use seasonal rental services through sites such as Airbnb. The text indicates that any lease of property for residential use, for periods less than one month, must pay tax on sales. Jenny Lumbí, Tax Adviser for Actuality, clarifies some of the most important doubts. 1. […]
Authorities have identified a suspect for killing wild animals
As informed by Yeimy Cedeño, Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Ostional manager, the suspect of killing wild animals (monkeys and squirrels) in Tamarindo beach, has already been identified. Last week a subject took advantage of his Facebook profile to accuse the suspect: according to him, he kills any animal located in the courtyard of his […]
Presidential candidates are looking for votes
Candidates from Partido de Liberación Nacional have three months to get the most votes for the internal convention that will take place in April: by doing so, some of them will fight for the presidency of the Republic. That is why they are not wasting time. This weekend, candidates José María Figueres and Rolando González […]
A British explorer will climb Chirripó Mountain!
Lewison Wood, a renowned British explorer, will show to the European television the climb of the Chirripó Mountain, as well as the experience of visiting Costa Rican forests. Wood, who was in the country during October and November, included Costa Rica as part of the destinations to be visited for his ‘Walking The Americas’ program. […]
Green alert to remain until Tuesday
On Saturday, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) declared a green alert in the Caribbean, South Pacific, Central Valley and the Northern Zone, due to the influence of cold front in the national territory. Esquivel Lidier, head of Research and Risk Analysis of the CNE, said the alert will remain at least until Tuesday. According to […]