Science & Technology
Computer Experts Do Not Discard More Cyber Attacks in Costa Rica
After the Cyber Attack that faced the country last weekend, computer experts say it is only the beginning of a series of attacks in escalation that could occur in a short term.A group of hackers from Pakistan mocked the...
Entertainment
Canadian Actress Margot Kidder Dies at 69
Neither Superman himself could avoid this time after the death of Lois Lane, the character that gave fame to the Canadian actress Margot Kidder. Superman's 1st girlfriend on the big screen, the daring journalist always with the steel man...
Health
The WHO Launches Plan to Eliminate Trans-Fats from Food in the World
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched on Monday morning a global strategy to eliminate the use of trans-fats in the food industry, restaurants, and homes.Trans-fats are used to give longer or more flavor to food. Usually, hydrogen-based gases are...
Environment
No Bees, No Agriculture
The pollinating action of bees is proven to be crucial for the plants' flora cycle. This importance is pointed out by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), calculating that more than 70% of the 100...
Science & Technology
Texas Tech University Opens its 1st Headquarters Outside the United States
With an initial investment of over US$ 10 million and capacity for 1,300 students, Texas Tech University (TTU) inaugurated its 1st international campus outside the United States last Thursday, May 10th, in San José, Costa Rica (CR).It is accredited...
Culture & Lifestyle
What to Do this Sunday in Costa Rica
With a design fair with national products, music, dance, and guided tours through the different exhibition halls, the National Museum will celebrate its 131st Anniversary, this Sunday, May 13th. The doors of the historic building will open from 10...
TCRN
Bank and Insurance in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's financial sector consists of the Central Bank, 3 state-owned commercial banks, 19 private commercial banks, 1 state mortgage bank and 4 mutual housing construction companies, 15 unpublished financial companies and 27 savings and credit cooperatives or investment...
TCRN
The 1st Costa Rican Satellite is Already in Orbit!
The 1st Costa Rican satellite is already in orbit and is ready to study the carbon fixation of a melina tree plantation in Los Chiles, in the northern part of our country. At 4 am, Costa Rica time, the...
TCRN
Avocado: From Prehistoric Fruit To Green Gold
Perish the thought but, can you imagine Valentine's Day without chocolate? A hamburger without French fries? A Thanksgiving Day without turkey? Or a guacamole dip without avocado? When Columbus arrived in the Americas he opened up a treasure trove...
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ICE Purchases 100 Electric Cars in US$ 3.5 Million to Renovate Fleet
100 vehicles that work with diesel or gasoline will leave the fleet of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) and will be replaced by electric vehicles (EV).The institution announced that the award was for US$ 3.5 million to the...
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Caution! If You Change Your Phone Number in Costa Rica and Don’t Report it to the Bank, Your Accounts Could be Closed through Sinpe...
People who use Sinpe Móvil in Costa Rica to transfer their money regularly should be very careful if they...