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Archives for December 2017

Uber ventures into the food delivery business

December 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

As of Wednesday, Uber Eats, the new Uber app came into operation, but only to order express food. Several delivery people have already been seen in the province of San José, where it operates for now. To access the service, you must download a new application and each shipment will have a varied cost. Some […]

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Imports from Asia maintain sustained growth

December 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

According to the results of the Annual Report: “Costa Rica Importa”, prepared by the Commercial Intelligence platform of the Chamber of Foreign Trade (Crecex), in recent years, Costa Rican imports from Asia show a sustained growth and in many cases a substitution of imports that were previously made from the United States and Central America. […]

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Boat Parade this Saturday in Quepos

December 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The multicolored lights and the Christmas decoration will take the Quepos Sea this Saturday, December 9th in the fourth edition of the Bright Lights and Boat Parade. It is a parade of illuminated boats organized by Marina Pez Vela since 2014 with the aim of welcoming Christmas while thanking the people of Quepos for their […]

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Isla del Coco celebrates 20 years of being a Natural World Heritage Site

December 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Coco Island celebrates its 20th anniversary on December 6th, since it was declared a Natural World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It’s located 532 km from Cabo Blanco, Puntarenas, and its 24-square-kilometer and 12-nautical miles land and marine ecosystem represents a sanctuary of life for more than 2,600 […]

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New trial against judge who installed camera in women’s bathroom

December 7, 2017 by Staff News Writer

The Criminal Court of Heredia ordered that it initiate a new trial against a judge who is suspected of placing a camera in the women’s bathroom of the Courts of Justice of Heredia. The order came after an appeal hearing annulled the dismissal and return of evidence that had been declared in favor of the […]

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A different take on corruption: cinema under the stars

December 6, 2017 by Staff News Writer

From December 7th to 10th Costa Ricans will be able to enjoy a particular outdoor film festival, whose theme is corruption. The event includes the screening of eight feature films and 18 short films, as well as an international concert by the African artist Nasseman. Most activities will be in the Plaza de la Democracia, […]

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U.S. President Orders Navy Task Force to Caribbean to Counter Venezuela Threat

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Legislators approve moratorium for registration of shareholders

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Chinese company sells low cost smart phones in Costa Rica

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Farmers will march to the Ministry of Agriculture

IMN warns of dangerous UV radiation this Friday

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