On Wednesday, Turrialba Volcano released incandescent material, which was recorded by the cameras located in that area. According to the National Seismological Network (RSN), the new eruption began at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday progressing from a slight emission of ash to a more explosive Strombolian phase, which began around midnight, accompanied by a profuse emission […]
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121 foreign fugitives are hiding in Costa Rica
The office of Interpol Costa Rica has 121 profiles of fugitive foreigners that could be hidden in national territory. Crimes such as fraud, homicides, sexual crimes, and drug trafficking are some of the causes that are being investigated. This was confirmed by Gustavo Chinchilla, head of the Interpol unit in the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). […]
Crocodile attacks are on the rise
According to data provided by the Fire Department, emergencies over crocodile and alligator attacks increased by 27% in the last two years. While in 2016 there were 96 reported cases, in 2017 there were 122. According to officials of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), these emergencies are due to the bad practices of […]
Curridabat and SENASA unite for the welfare of animals
For the first time, the National Animal Health Service (SENASA) and a municipality join forces to strengthen and support animal welfare programs. On March 11th, the Municipality of Curridabat and SENASA will sign an agreement with the objective of preventing and mitigating situations of abuse. This is why the projects are generating awareness of responsible […]
Coca Cola will build one of the most mordern plants in Liberia
Coca Coca will build one of the three largest and most technological concentrates plants in the world in Liberia, Guanacaste, according to the company’s announcement on Wednesday. This will generate 130 direct jobs in the country. The new operation represents an initial investment of $50 million. This new plant will replace the previous operation that […]
Flights to the US operate normally in Juan Santamaría
The snowstorm that affected the east coast of the United States, caused the suspension of around two thousand flights in that country. In spite of this event, Juan Santamaría Airport reported that its services are proceeding normally and that airlines continue to make flights to this destination. In the face of any natural event, it […]