The money donated by Costa Ricans during the campaign “I was born in this country” by REPRETEL, Central de Radios and the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR), will be invested in the construction of houses, repairs of schools and communal spaces damaged by Hurricane Otto. On Tuesday morning, at a press conference, Fernando Contreras, President […]
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Turrialba Volcano registers new eruption
After a decrease in activity, Turrialba Volcano erupted again at 6 o’clock on Tuesday morning. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica of the National University (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that the colossus maintains a vigorous and ash-laden plume. At 6:01 local time, there was an eruption in the Turrialba volcano, with a column that rises […]
Massive absence prevented legislative session
The massive absence of legislators prevented the legislative plenary session from taking place on Monday afternoon. A total of 21 lawmakers were absent, which is why it was not possible to set the minimum quorum for the session (38 legislators). Some of the legislators who were absent were: Marvin Atencio, Epsy Campbell, Laura Garro and […]
SMEs generate 31% of formal employment
The micro, small and medium size enterprises of Costa Rica -including services, industry, commerce and agriculture- contribute with 31% of the country’s formal employment, according to data released on Monday morning by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC). The data come from the Costa Rican Business Information System, prepared by the Ministry. According […]
FECOP calls for the protection of Sailfish the and Marlins
Faced with the growing demand for marlin and sailfish for gastronomic fairs and consumption, the Costa Rican Fisheries Federation (FECOP) calls for the protection of these species from overexploitation. According to the FECOP, a number of scientific evidence shows that the benefits are greater if these types of fish remain at sea. The economic value […]
Hail storm in Heredia on Monday afternoon
On Monday afternoon there was a hail storm in the province of Heredia. The atmospheric phenomenon occurred in the sector of San Joaquín de Flores. According to Juan Diego Naranjo, from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the precipitation had the form of ice pellets, formed in the highest part of the clouds, known as cumulonimbus. […]