The Blue Flag Ecological Program (PBAE) created a new category called “Sustainable Construction”, which aims to motivate and recognize architectural, engineering and construction projects that reduce the effects of climate change. In addition, those who contribute to the Sustainable Development Objectives (ODS) promulgated by the UN, which Costa Rica has assumed as part of the […]
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Mexico Hospital urgently needs blood donors
The Blood Bank of the Mexican Hospital is making an emergency call because it requires donors of blood of any type. The Blood Bank of this hospital has a significant lack of the vital liquid and according to Dr. Jacqueline Duque, head of the service, they are on the verge of suspending surgeries in the […]
Guanacaste closes National Parks due to tropical depression
The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) announced that safety reasons and population prevention compelled them to close several national parks and wild refuges of the province of Guanacaste until further notice. The closed places are: Santa Rosa National Park. Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge. Barra Honda National Park. The […]
Dead whale in Quepos was already buried
The national authorities confirmed the finding of a dead whale in the sector of Tulemar in Quepos. According to Carlos Orrego, manager of Wildlife of the National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac), the animal arrived to the shore on Tuesday night. At the moment the causes of the death of the whale are unknown. However, […]
President: “I cannot prevent someone from saying my name to get results”
According to Luis Guillermo Solís, the fact that people mention his name or ask for things for his alleged warrant is a normal situation. The President stated that he is not always aware of it and cannot stop it, but assures he has done nothing wrong. On Wednesday Solís denied his alleged involvement with the […]
Lawyers agree: suspension of BCR Board is illegal
The decision of the Governing Council to suspend and replace five members of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) is illegal, according to constitutional lawyers consulted by the press. On October 3rd, the Government announced the suspension of the five members of the Board of the BCR who did not […]