CONAVI to install plastic manhole covers to prevent theft
February 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The National Roads Authority (CONAVI) has decided to buy plastic manhole covers in order to prevent their theft, as normal steel manhole covers are routinely stolen…
Respiratory infections continue, filling hospitals and clinics
February 8th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Respiratory infections continue to fill Costa Rica’s hospitals and clinics, representing 12% of all care given and ranking as the most common reason residents are seeking…
San Jose municipal council declares canton GMO-free
February 6th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Municipal Council of San Jose declared the canton of San Jose would be free of GMO consumption yesterday. The leader of the Citizen Action Party…
Almost one million students return to school for start of 2013 school year
February 6th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) According to the Ministry of Education, 940,000 students will fill the classrooms of 4,550 elementary and high schools this year. The majority, 456,000 will be in…
Expect to pay more at the pump today
February 6th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The price hikes for gasoline and diesel that were announced last week finally went into effect this morning. The price of “super” gasoline will increase…
Man ran over, dragged by train in La Sabana
February 5th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A man who was not identified by traffic authorities was run over and dragged 30 meters by a train as he ran in front of the…
After sea turtle deaths, officials to meet today to define strategy
February 5th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Deputy Minister of Water and Oceans, Jose Lino Chaves, confirmed that the death of 294 sea turtles in Costa Rican waters was due to asphyxia,…
Colombia, Costa Rica in 4th round of free trade talks this week
February 5th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The 4th round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Costa Rica and Colombia began yesterday and will continue until Friday. The talks are…
