Arias Asks Honesty of Traffic Cops
"This government has made the promise to give back Costa Ricans the confidence in their public officials, and the only way to do that, is to be very strict and transparent, and little by little, with our own examples we will demonstrate that we are there to serve the people", were the words of Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias, to the Policía de Tránsito officials during a visit of the traffic police headquarters.

Costa Rican Talent Sought By Foreign Investors
Costa Rican talent is again calling the attention of foreign investors, as the first 16 Costa Rican mechanical engineers will design gas turbines to be used by U.S. aeronautics.

Aguinaldo Around the Corner
Today, is payday in Costa Rica, the last payday before the "aguinaldo" begins to fill the pockets of workers in all sectors, that will go towards Christmas gifts, remodeling the home or as a down payment for a new car.

SchoolWeb Project Approved for Costa Rica
Alternet Systems Inc. announced the approval of a SchoolWeb project for Costa Rica. The goal of the project is a country-wide deployment over the next two years in the 3700 primary and secondary schools.

Russia, Costa Rica End Bilateral WTO Talks
Russia and Costa Rice have completed WTO talks on the former's accession to the World Trade Organization, the Economic Development and Trade Ministry said Tuesday.

475 Kg Bust at Peñas Blancas
More busts continue to make the headlines, as yesterday the Policía de Control de Drogas (PCD) - drug enforcement police - confiscated 475 kilos of cocaine at the Peñas Blancas border crossing with Nicaragua.