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Costa Rican Police Points Out Rules for Bicycles, Skateboards and Scooters on the Roads this Christmas
Christmas is coming and with it many gifts. Under the tree in many homes there will be skates, skateboards and even bicycles for children. Some of them will have to learn how to use these devices when they receive...
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Costa Rican Citizens Celebrate Planned Reduction in Electricity Tariffs
The Costa Rican Chamber of Industries (CICR) celebrates the resolutions that determine much higher reductions than those requested by ICE (Costa Rican Electrical Regulatory commission) in its ordinary review of the generation (-35.73%), transmission (-9.99%) and distribution (-16.60%) systems.On...
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Congressman Proposes Regulated Crocodile Hunting in Costa Rica to Ensure Safety and Conservation
Congressman Leslye Bojorges, from the Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC), has presented a bill that seeks to implement the controlled hunting of crocodiles and caimans in Costa Rica. The initiative, registered under file number 24.752 and called “Law for...
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Guanacaste Airport and ICT Inaugurate New Direct American Airlines Connection to Philadelphia
Guanacaste Airport and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute inaugurated this Saturday the new seasonal route that connects Costa Rica directly for the first time with Philadelphia International Airport, operated by American Airlines on a Boeing 737. The aircraft landed...
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Resignation of National Health Specialists Would Allow Bringing Foreign Doctors to Costa Rica
The eventual declaration of a national emergency due to the mass resignation of specialists at the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) would allow for the importation of doctors from abroad.This was assured last Thursday morning by the Minister...
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This is How the Vehicle Restriction Will Work in San José During These Holidays
If you need to travel to San José these days, you can do so regardless of your license plate, as the vehicle restriction will not be in effect from Monday, December 23, until January 6, 2025.The last application of...
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Costa Rica Secures Electricity Supply with Backup Energy Contracts for the Summers of 2026 and 2027
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced the start of a process to contract backup energy blocks with the aim of ensuring the stability of the electricity supply during the summers of 2026 and 2027. The measure is part...
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Electric Vehicles Change the Way of Driving in Costa Rica
Costa Rica closed last year with 4,800 registered electric cars, according to the Safe Mobility Study 2024, prepared by Grupo Purdy and the Center for Urban Sustainability.Global figures indicate that one in five new cars sold last year was...
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High Waves and Strong Breaking on Costa Rican Beaches: Bathers are Advised to Exercise Caution
The Center for Research in Marine Sciences and Limnology (Cimar-UCR) warned of high waves with strong breaking on the beaches. According to oceanographer Omar Lizano from Cimar, the conditions will remain throughout the week.Caribbean"The Caribbean will continue with slightly...
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Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates Strengthen Economic Relations This Year
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Costa Rica, Rawdha Al Otaiba, presented the opportunities for cooperation between the two countries at an event held at the Latin American University of Science and Technology. (ULACIT).Before an audience...
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The Manzanillo Tree: Common on Costa Rican Beaches, Be Very Careful With Its Poison
If you plan to visit Manuel Antonio beach or other coastal beaches, it is crucial that you pay attention...