Mannequin Challenge has invaded the world and Costa Rica is now part of it. Firefighters at Tibás station decided to do it. Cristian Sánchez, captain at the station, declared that the video was just a practice, since their goal is to make a new one in which they can use some elements to deliver a […]
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Bees attack Legislative Assembly
On Wednesday afternoon, firefighter units arrived to the Legislature to address an incident due to a bees attack in Castillo Azul, Presidency of the Congress. Insects stung a man in his left eye, while working in the gardens of Castillo Azul, but the attack had no major consequences. According to the victim, Geovanny Chinchilla, who […]
ARESEP would save ¢ 700 million with fewer consultancies and remunerations
The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) would decrease the budget for 2017 in ¢ 700 million, after filing a readjustment with the Comptroller General of the Republic. The reduction would take place in remunerations, consultancy and operating expenses, which arise from a decrease in expenditure plan implemented by the new administration. During the period […]
Did you go to Ebais this year? Check out appointment in afternoon hours
If you are one of the 122,000 people who have not attended consultation in Ebais Unibe this year, you can make an appointment from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ebais authorities want to appeal to those insured people that have not had routine checks in over a year through the campaign “Tu salud te llama” […]
San Juan de Dios Hospital is working as usual
Last week, the emergency services at San Juan de Dios Hospital collapsed. However, calm seems to have returned to the medical center. As reported by Andrea de la Cruz, a journalist at the medical center, the emergency service was working as usual on November 16th. There were 60 patients, which is normal at the institution, […]
A judge, who was involved in a case of corruption, goes free with precautionary measures
Judge Pérez, involved in a case of alleged corruption at the Judiciary, was released after a change in the injunction against him. Pérez received 3 months in pre-trial detention, for apparently granting benefits to defendants in criminal cases. The official had the collaboration 2 assistant attorneys from the Criminal Court of San José and a […]