Heavy Rains, Raging Rivers and A Tornado Affected Hundreds Last Night
Strong winds and heavy rains were the cause of more than 300 emergencies last night, as Cruz Roja (Red Cross), Bomberos (firefighters) and members of the Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (CNE), were busy attending to the hundreds affected by a tornado in Cartago and flooding in Alajuela, Heredia and various parts of San José.

No More Power Failures ICE President Promises
The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) said yesterday that it has signed a contract to lease some 90 mini thermal generating plants that will go into service next January, while it continues to negotiate work on important projects.

Scientists in Costa Rica Set Plasma Engine Record
Scientists in Costa Rica have run a plasma rocket engine continuously for a record of more than four hours, the latest achievement in a mission to cut costs and travel time for spacecraft.

Costa Rica to Set Up Embassy in China
A high-ranking official from the Costa Rican Foreign Ministry will visit Beijing to begin the process of setting up an embassy in China within the next few days, Costa Rica's ministro de la Presidencia, Minister Rodrigo Arias, said on Wednesday.

Costa Rica to Review Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens
Costa Rica's government is reviewing its visa restrictions on Chinese citizens now that the two nations established diplomatic relations, an immigration official said on Wednesday.

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Tabacon Becomes First Leading Spa of the World in Central America
Featuring a dramatic rainforest setting at the foot of Arenal Volcano, hot springs and the new Grand Spa, Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort has been named a member of Leading Hotels of the World which also named the spa a Leading Spa of the World, the only such spa in Central America.

Dall’Anese Says Accusations Against Him Are Payback; Supreme Court To Study Case
The Corte Suprema de Justicia (Supreme Court) said it will study the case against the Fiscal General (chief prosecutor), Francisco Dall’Anese, being accused by his security detail for gross abuse of their time and services.