The consequences of Diabetes go beyond having high blood sugar levels. This is an increasing illness in the country and health authorities are looking for options to attack its major consequences. On Monday, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) reported it will prescribe physical activity as part of the treatment for patients with diabetes. […]
Archives for January 25, 2017
25 aqueducts will be intervened with Arab donation
Yesterday, Mariano Figueres, Presidential Commissioner for the reconstruction of the areas affected by Hurricane Otto, explained that initially 25 aqueducts will be rebuilt with the donation from the United Arab Emirates. This country granted $10 million to the Government of Costa Rica to address this issue, following a visit by President Luis Guillermo Solís last […]
People are worried because of a huge crocodile’s picture
A photograph in social networks worries residents from the South zone. The image of a huge crocodile was published on Zona Sur Vive y Lucha website. Apparently, the animal was seen in front of Punta Zancudo estuary. The publication indicates that the relevant authorities must do something, as this is a risk for both local […]
“Window breakers” are still getting away with their crimes
Years and years go by and the “window breakers” are still a constant plague. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) stated that El Hatillo, at the intersections of the traffic lights of Circunvalación, near the Water Monument (La Uruca) and the surrounding areas of La Galera service center in Curridabat, are the favorite sites for these […]
A policeman was forced to shoot and kill an American Stafford dog
A policeman was forced to shoot and kill an American Stafford dog that attacked an elderly in Desamparados. According to Carlos Hidalgo, a spokesman from the Ministry of Public Security, the incident occurred 100 meters east of the Catholic church. He added that, without even knowing the reasons, the animal attacked the old man and […]
The Executive: “the 15% value added tax is the best for the country”
The Executive would be willing to consider some legislators’ proposal of establishing the Value Added Tax at 13%, which the Government intends to amount to 15%. However, it insists that the original proposal is the best for the country. This tax is, along with the income one, part of the tax package that the Executive […]