Rotondas No Longer Useful, Experts Say
The "rotondas" - the round abouts  - that are part of driving in San José are just out of date and each day cause more traffic jams and becoming more and more dangerous.

"Green" Alert Declared
The heavy rains that have been constant for the last couple of days in various areas has prompted the Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE) to declare a green alert for the Caribbean, the Northern zone and the Central Valley (San José)

Arias Seeks Out Catholic Church Support
La Nunciatura Apostólica was the location of the meeting yesterday between the leader of the Catholic church in Costa Rica and president Oscar Arias, who again held discussion on the well being of the country.

Costa Rica Welcomes Madrid's decision for Peace Talks with ETA
Costa Rica supports the decision announced Thursday by Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to launch peace talks with the armed Basque separatist group ETA, said the Foreign Ministry on Thursday.

Río Azul Now An Open Garbage Pit
It took some six years to convert the Río Azul into a land fill, where garbage was coverage with dirt. However, due to a Sala IV decision, in days the land fill has become an open garbage dump, full with the stench and flies.

Canada Day Celebration Tomorrow
For Canadians, tomorrow, July 1 is "Canada Day" and to celebrate the event, the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica is having its party at the Cerveceria Costa Rica this year.