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Every day, Costa Ricans generate 4,000 tons of ordinary waste. Of this amount, 1,000 tons are deposited in rivers, vacant lots, and public roads. In this sense, 6.6% (264 tons) barely arrives at the collection centers to be processed.Although...

Again, in the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica there is a debate about the need to regulate the commercialization of seeds, while agroecological farmers and organized indigenous groups demand their participation in the discussions of this bill.It is important...

The Swiss airline Edelweiss celebrated last Tuesday, May 15th, 2018, its 1st anniversary of operations in Costa Rica with the direct flight between San José and Zurich, a route that has far exceeded expectations. In the last 12 months,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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commercial banks, 19 private commercial banks, 1 state mortgage bank and 4 mutual housing construction companies, 15 unpublished financial companies and 27 savings and credit cooperatives or investment...