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Ash fall will continue

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Ash fall will continue. Eliecer Duarte, expert from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) declared that the level of intensity of the eruption has slightly decreased, but the ash column continues. The volcano has had small fluctuations, the tremor intensity has decreased. However, the emissions remain. The summit is clouded, but we […]

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the International Congress of Technological Innovation 2016 will take place on October 5th

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Costa Rica will host the International Congress of Technological Innovation 2016 (CIIT), a regional meeting that will gather government representatives and leading global manufacturers. The congress aims to present major advances in areas such as Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Internet of Things, Telecommunications, Electronic Government, Digital Cities and others. The event, to be held on […]

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Be ready! It will rain today in the Pacific area

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If you live in the Pacific area, you need to know that today it will intensely rain. So was informed by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). It also indicated that the rains will be concentrated in the South and Central Pacific. The trade winds in the Caribbean Sea will be accelerated; they will affect mountainous areas […]

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A man was arrested for having 300 “creepy” marijuana buds

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A man surnamed Rivera was arrested with 300 “creepy” marijuana buds in Orotina. Creepy marijuana is marijuana with a higher THC content, which means that it is more powerful and it is more expensive on the black market. Rándall Picado, regional director of the security forces in Alajuela, confirmed that the 33-year-old man was arrested. Rivera […]

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After days of great volcanic activity, turrialba volcano offers a beautiful landscape

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

After days of great volcanic activity, Turrialba volcano is now calm and incidentally, it has offered a series of spectacular landscapes that were captured by photographers. The volcano has allowed residents of the area to enjoy of a beautiful view with some clouds in which the sun has reflected. In the latest report from the National […]

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2 African migrants were shot in Peñas Blancas

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Apparently, an alleged trafficker shot 2 African men in Peñas Blancas. According to the Press Office from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), security forces received a report from a group of Africans who were carrying machetes and damaged a vehicle during a fight with a neighbor. They also stoned his house. Unit 3433 arrived […]

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