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President Solis Expresses Solidarity and Condolences for the Charlie Hebdo Attack
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - President Luis Guillermo Solis has condemned the attack on the French weekly magazine, Charlie Hebdo, that left 12 dead yesterday morning, including 10 journalists and two policemen.The Costa Rican president says that the...
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Vacation Catamaran Sinks Off the Coast of Costa Rica; 54 of the 98 Passengers Have Been Rescued
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Tourists on a pleasure cruise had a terrible turn of events when the catamaran caught fire, stranding 98 people in open waters 6 nautical miles off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.An emergency...
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Say Hello the World’s Newest Colossal Project: The Nicaragua Canal
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The world's next megaproject just broke ground in Nicaragua: a 172 mile transoceanic canal that will connect the Pacific to the Atlantic while offering all the amenities you could hope for in-between.The official...
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China Agrees to $24 Million Development Grant for Costa Rica During Presidential Visit
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The Costa Rica government has announced that a Chinese grant of $24 million will be invested in projects for the National Development Plan.The donation was a surprise from the Chinese Government to the...
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Desamparados Goes Green in the New Year: Free Christmas Tree Collection Service Offered to Create Compost for Parks
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Christmas trees used by the residents of Desamparados during December will become compost for parks throughout the canton, through an initiative of the municipality.The City of Desamparados allied with the company Farmagro to...
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Savings Alert! Big Drop in Fuel Prices Expected Next Week Will Also Lower Costa Rica Electricity Bills
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Car and motorcycle owners can look forward to a big drop in the price of gas next week: ¢88 for super gasoline, ¢80 for regular and ¢67 for diesel.Carolina Mora, spokeswoman for...
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With the CONCACAF Quarterfinals Around the Corner, Summer Training is in Full Force for Saprissa
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Today Saprissa, Costa Rica’s current national football champion, began their 2015 training with a passion to win a third consecutive CONCACAF title. They will face off against América Mexicano during the quarterfinals in...
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Alajuelense Signs New Brazilian Midfielder Yvanilton Raimundo de Almeida Costa
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – La Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, one of the most popular soccer clubs in Costa Rica, has signed the Brazil’s Yvanilton Raimundo de Almeida Costa to strengthen their midfield."I am very grateful to Alajuelense for...
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The Fun Doesn’t Stop in Costa Rica! Palmares Festival Begins on January 14th
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – There’s no lack of festivals to kick off the New Year in Costa Rica. With the Zapote festivities coming to a close, you can look forward to the 29th Annual Fiestas de Palmares,...
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Costa Rican Police Seized the Most Marijuana in Central America in 2014
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rica won the title for the Central American country that confiscated the most marijuana in the region, with more than 7 tons, reported the Ministry of Security.In 2014, 872,000 marijuana plants were...
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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...