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The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The unemployment rate in Costa Rica during the third quarter of 2013 stood at 8.9%, the lowest in the last year, reported the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) published in the...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The former commander Eden Pastora, commissioned by the Nicaraguan government for dredging of the San Juan river, entered the list of persons wanted by the International Police (Interpol) at the request of Costa...

Costa Rica’s exceptionalism goes much further than its natural wonders. Known as the Switzerland of Central America, it has achieved global recognition as one of the most unique countries in world because it did not follow the norm, it...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Many expected a full to bursting stadium tonight in the first game of the grand final between Alajuela and Herediano, but with only hours remaining, there are still 2,600 tickets available.Hedgehog Club spokesman,...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The authorities in Costa Rica today arrested a Guatemalan father and son who piloted a plane laden with at least half a ton of cocaine, officials said.The national anti-drug commissioner and Deputy Security...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Tomorrow, a total of six local and six foreign bicycle teams will start the International Tour to Costa Rica 2013, which will end on 29th after 1,530 kilometers in 12 stages.The international teams...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Christmas truce of the political campaign, which dictates the electoral code of Costa Rica, will begin on Monday and end on January 1, announced the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE).The truce specifies that...

You might think that owning an eco-luxury home in one of the world’s most beautiful tropical locations would be outside your financial reach; well you will be pleasantly surprised just how affordable it really is. The Gold Coast in...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Festival of Light 2012 will take place in San Jose Costa Rica tonight at 6:00 pm.The Festival of Light is held every year from the National Gymnasium until the San Juan de...

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The printing of ballots to be used in the elections next February 2 in Costa Rica will be completed on December 30, said the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) in a press conference.A total...