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With Engineers and Satellites Grows Aerospace Industry in Costa Rica
The presence of Costa Rican engineers at NASA, the launch of the 1st satellite with the national flag and the creation of a specialized laboratory at the Technological Institute of Costa Rica (TEC), is proof that the aerospace industry...
Science & Technology
VR, 3D Printing, and Drones Will Be Technological Trends of Construction in 2019
Virtual Reality (VR) technology, 3D printing, and drones will be some tools that will be used by the construction sector participants more frequently in the next year since they will facilitate many of their tasks.The development of software to...
Science & Technology
98 Thousand Families Connected to a Program that Seeks to Reduce the Digital Gap
A total of 98,147 families throughout the country have successfully formalized the "Hogares Conectados" (Connected Homes) service assignment process.The objective of this program is to reduce the digital gap by means of opportunities for families living in poverty so...
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Education for the Rich? What are the Real Costs of Colleges?
Students in different countries have different access to higher education. At the same time, it also depends on what family a student comes from. The chances of getting an education for a student from a low-income family are not...
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Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities Are Open Up in Costa Rica
The 2nd edition of the employment fair at the “Universidad Latina de Costa Rica”, at its campus in San Pedro de Montes de Oca, had a remarkable attendance this month. On this opportunity, a group of 18 companies opened...
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The ICT Invests in Assuring the Country’s Future
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) will allocate US$ 3 million in a 3-year period (US$ 1 million-per-year), with the possibility of extending it for 3 more years, with the objective of optimizing the infrastructure and services conditions of...
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“Through My Eyes”
With its amazing array of stunning landscapes, its amazing variety of flora and fauna and its signature pure life attitude, Costa Rica is, in many ways, a paradise. And for people like talented photographer Sol Araya, her tiny country...
Health
Costa Rica to Host the World Veterinary Association Congress in 2019
Costa Rica was chosen to host the World Congress of Veterinary Medicine, which will be held from April 27th to 30th next year. This is a unique experience for veterinarians from all branches of the profession worldwide to meet...
Health
900 Volunteers Will Support the Red Cross this New Year’s Eve
At the end of 2018 and the beginning of the year 2019, 900 volunteer collaborators will support the work of the Costa Rican Red Cross during the next holidays. With the additional personnel, the operational actions that will be...
Environment
Credit Will Prevent Wastewater Spill into Rivers and Seas in 4 Cantons
The government signed a US$ 90.4 million loan with the German bank KFW last Thursday to finance the treatment of sewage from Palmares, Jacó (in Garabito), Quepos and Golfito. Acueducto y Alcantarillados (AyA) will contribute another US$ 10 million...
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Costa Rican Athlete Federico Pacheco Conquers the World’s Most Prestigious Ultra-Distance Competition
With a blend of determination, physical endurance, and mental strength, athlete Federico Pacheco managed to complete the Western States...