According to information provided by the American government, oil prices continued to increase because oil reserves decreased last week in The United States. On October 5th, at 10 am, a Brent oil barrel from the North Sea was sold at 51.84 dollars at the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in London. It had an increase of 97 […]
Archives for October 6, 2016
Expográfica Latinoamerica will discuss innovation and businesses
Expográfica Latinoamerica 2016 is the name of the activity that will bring together national and international companies in the printing industry. The conference aims to encourage the opening towards new markets and strategic alliances between raw material suppliers, manufacturers and distributors of equipment and final producers of graphic and communication services. The activity is organized […]
The first Ethnic Fair will take place this weekend
The National Cultural Center (CENAC) is waiting for you! African dance, calypso, Chinese dances, Jewish rhythms, theater, gastronomy, workshops and many activities for the whole family are offered by CENAC from October 7th to October 9th as part of the first Ethnic Fair. It aims to include everyone, from Indigenous people to Afro descendant, Spanish, Italian, […]
Plan for alternative energy production moves forward
A bill that seeks to authorize the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) to venture into the production of alternative energy for public transportation is making progress in the Congress. Legislators discussed the latest changes to the reform proposed by Michael Arce, from the National Liberation Party (PLN). According to Arce, the purpose of the initiative […]
Ashes cover the areas near Turrialba volcano
The constant and recent eruptions of Turrialba volcano have passed the bill to nearby villages, where everything turns gray, sad, dark and covered in ashes. This is shown in photographs taken by Eliecer Duarte, volcanologist from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). These pictures were taken 700 meters east of the volcano, […]
The basic passive rate keeps dropping
According to the Central Bank of Costa Rica, on October 6th, the basic passive rate (TBP) will drop to 4.65%. It is its lowest level in the last 8 years. This week decline is the result of reductions in the rates that have been correctly paid. It was carried out by public banks and mutual […]