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Turrialba Volcano is still very active

February 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Turrialba Volcano’s activity remains constant. According to OVSICORI, there have been low-frequency volcanic earthquakes. Last Friday, the National Emergency Commission (CNE), activated the protocol establishing a perimeter of 5 kilometers around the volcano. The decision was made after the locals reported strange noises coming from the volcano. On Saturday, officials from Turrialba Volcano National Park […]

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Tapir surprised tourists in Corcovado

February 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A group of tourists saw the country’s largest land mammal in its own habitat. The tapir walked in front of them in a beach from Corcovado National Park. The surprised tourists did not miss the opportunity to photograph and record it. The video was uploaded to the site Corcovado Guide CR. This mammal weighs between […]

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CCSS rushes urgent construction projects in San Juan de Dios Hospital

February 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Board of Directors of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) gave its approval for five members of the Infrastructure Management to work exclusively on the urgent construction projects in San Juan de Dios Hospital. The works are a Cancer Center, a Hematology Service, a new Tower for Emergencies and a surgical tower, which […]

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The real Wolf of Wall Street will visit Costa Rica

February 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Jordan Belfort, the real Wolf of Wall Street, will be in Costa Rica to teach successful sales. If you have a business of your own or you are working at it, this information is for you. Belfort is one of the international guests at The Mentors seminar, which this year will also count on the […]

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OIJ raids stores for selling fraudulent products

February 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Some 12 shops located in Cartago and San José were raided on Thursday by agents of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) for an investigation related to the crime of selling, storing and distributing fraudulent products. The operations were carried out after the police were alerted by an anonymous call. In total, more than 2,500 backpacks […]

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Suspect of Liberia’s Massacre will be held in Maximum Security

February 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to the press office of the Ministry of Justice and Peace, on Saturday, the main suspect of killing five young students in Liberia was transferred to La Reforma prison, where he will be held in Maximum Security for a year, while the investigation against him continues. The suspect, named Ríos Mairena, was arrested on […]

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