Despite poor performances in the friendly matches last week, criticism in the local press and by local fans, and most German fans and players predicting a lopsided win; the Costa Rican team arrived in Munich in a bubble of optimism. Basing themselves on a solid improvement in the match against the 2nd ranked Czech Republic, […]
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
President Óscar Arias Sánchez called upon an international summit on armed violence to support his vision of a comprehensive arms trade treaty.
He asked the group, the Summit on Armed Violence and Development, to include a call for the treaty in its final declaration. The event was Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.
“The […]
By Amanda Roberson Tico Times Staff
Artists, architects and Culture Minister María Elena Carballo gathered at the National Cultural Center (CENAC) yesterday to discuss President Oscar Arias’ controversial suggestion to move Casa Presidencial from its locale in the southern Zapote suburb to CENAC, in downtown San José.
At the forum, held at the Cultural Center’s amphitheater, artist […]
By Katherine Stanley Tico Times Staff
Thousands of public-sector workers went on strike yesterday and descended on downtown San José’s Supreme Court building to send a message to justices regarding their collective bargaining agreements.
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By Amanda Roberson Tico Times Staff
Ask any Tico or Tica his or her plans for June 9 and you’ll likely get a laugh – who would think of doing anything else but watching the National Soccer Team take on Germany in the opening game of the World Cup?
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