The fourth edition of Oktober Beer Fest, one of the most important exhibitions and beer tasting festivals in the country, will be held next weekend. On Saturday, the show starts at 11 a.m. and will run until midnight. On Sunday, the activity will be from 12:00 m. 10:00 p.m. This year, on October 15th and 16th […]
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Complaints against the State for alleged monopolistic practices were filed
Representatives from the Commission to Promote Competition (COPROCOM) received the complaint filed by the business sector. It is against the State for alleged monopolistic practices, which is backed by industries and traders. A study of admissibility must issue an outcome in the next few days. The complaint was filed by the Costa Rican Union of […]
Cuban films will be showed in Juan Santamaría Cultural, Historical Museum
A series of Cuban films will be showed in Juan Santamaría Cultural, Historical Museum. It will start on October 13th and at least one movie will be showed every month for free. On October 13th, at 7 pm, Habanastation, by Ian Padrón, will be presented. The film was selected as a candidate to represent its […]
Aqueduct innovates with solar panels on one of its wells
The rural aqueduct of San Rafael de Alajuela decided to be a friendly environment company and invested in the installation of solar panels that generate the electricity needed to use the water from one of its wells. In total, 160 devices now serve 3,000 users in the area, and allow to save around 40% in […]
Grain company gets international food safety certificate
The company marketing rice, beans, sugar, oil, coal and preparations, La Maquila Lama, received the international certification in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) that tries to identify the hazards that affect safety and consumer health. According to Juan Carlos Sandoval, General Manager of the company, the certification has a system created with high […]
Government imposed a declaration of confidenciality over Brazil case’s reports
On October 11th, La Gaceta published a declaration of confidentiality over the political reports submitted by Brazilian Ambassador Jairo Valverde, which means that nobody has access to those documents. This declaration was signed by president Luis Guillermo Solís and minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel González on October 3rd, four days after the Chancellor’s appearance before […]