A new tremor in the area of Bijagua in Upala was described by the neighbors as very strong. The 5-degree earthquake was recorded at 1:57 p.m. on Thursday. The movement occurred 11 km east of Bijagua, reported the National Seismological Network (RSN). Since Wednesday night, a series of earthquakes have been perceived in this sector, […]
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Gang stole 6 million from bank in Santa Cruz
The judicial authorities handle the hypothesis that the robbery to a Banco Popular branch in Santa Cruz was planned from the capital. This possibility arises after noticing two of the three assailants arrived on motorcycles that were stolen last week in San José. The events occurred in Huascas de Santa Cruz after 10 a.m. Authorities […]
Turrialba Volcano erupted following seismic swarm
In addition to the constant seismic activity that affects the northern region of the country, Turrialba Volcano also registered an eruption at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday. At 11:50 a.m, the event was still ongoing, according to the cameras installed on the site by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). That scientific entity […]
Simón Bolivar Park will hold outdoor yoga session
On January, the capital also offers different options for enjoyment. Such is the case of Simón Bolivar Zoo, which prepares a yoga session in the heart of San José, on January 21st at 9:00 a.m. “Doing Yoga in the heart of San José,” will be in charge of the members of the Costa Rican Association […]
SENASA will look after the welfare of horses in Tope de Palmares
The National Animal Health Service (SENASA) ensured the welfare of the horses at the Tope de Palmares on January 11th, since officials were vigilant on some aspects, such the number of people on each animal, and the ban on galloping and the use of lacerating spurs, whips or other objects. SENASA together with the Ministry […]
Family filed millionaire lawsuit against the State
The family of José Gerardo Argüello, who fell to the Virilla River on June 21st, 2017, filed a million dollar lawsuit against the State. According to Jessica Argüello, sister of the victim, the legal civil action was filed because the bridge where the accident occurred did not have guardrails. It has been said on many […]