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Polls show Figueres, new taxes unpopular – Tico Times

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Polls show Figueres, new taxes unpopularTico TimesEach explored aspects of main political topics in the country, from public opinions on tax reform to political figures including former Costa Rican President José María Figueres and San José Mayor Johnny Araya. One of the most highly discussed polls …

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Residents split on Starbucks announcement – Tico Times

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Residents split on Starbucks announcementTico TimesThe location of the outlet hasn't been disclosed, but is rumored by people in the Costa Rican coffee industry to be slated for a spot in Avenida Escazú commercial center in the western San José suburb of Escazú. A Starbucks spokeswoman did confirm, …and more »

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The first Starbucks in Costa Rica will open in May – Tico Times

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The first Starbucks in Costa Rica will open in MayTico TimesStarbucks coffee will soon be available in San José. World-famous coffee shop Starbucks will soon be serving hot cups of joe in Costa Rica. The first store opens in San José in May. The location and opening date have not yet been announced for [...]

Costa Rica’s LGBT community mourns death of leader – Tico Times

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Costa Rica's LGBT community mourns death of leaderTico Times“We have lost a leader in the fight for human rights that are still not recognized by the Costa Rican government or society," said former Broad Front Party lawmaker José Merino, who supported the 2006 bill. "He was a courageous man who was willing to …

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Costa Rican culture minister to open for Elton John – Tico Times

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Costa Rican culture minister to open for Elton JohnTico Times3 concert in Costa Rica. Culture Minister Manuel Obregón tests out the Steinway at the National Theater in San José. Courtesy of National Theater Costa Rican pianist and composer – and Culture Minister – Manuel Obregón will open for Elton John's Feb. …and more »

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Trade visit boosts Costa Rica ties with Germany – Tico Times

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Trade visit boosts Costa Rica ties with GermanyTico TimesGerman Minister of Economic Cooperation Dirk Niebel talks with a worker during a visit Wednesday to the Valle Central Wind Project in Santa Ana, southwest of San José. The German minister of economic cooperation and development arrived in Costa Rica …and more »

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Artists turn San José house into gallery – Tico Times

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Artists turn San José house into galleryTico TimesA house in the eastern San José neighborhood of Los Yoses is the setting for one of the city's most original art exhibitions: “9 Cuartos” (“9 Rooms”). What looks from the outside like an average residence is home to the diverse works of 11 Costa Rican …

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Is Figueres going to run for president? – Tico Times

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Is Figueres going to run for president?Tico TimesThe youth forum, held in the eastern San José suburb of San Pedro, helps train future PLN politicians. The former Costa Rican president stood in front of a crowd of some 200 people who cheered and clapped throughout his speech. On the way out, …EDITORIAL: The Campaign [...]

Costa Rican artist turns recycled paper into sculptures – Tico Times

Costa Rican artist turns recycled paper into sculpturesTico TimesThe Costa Rican artist uses recycled paper, felled trees and discarded pieces of wood and iron to construct his unique pieces of art. Tabash, 35, has been interested in both art and environmental conservation since he was a young boy growing up in San …

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Costa Rica births decreasing – Tico Times

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Costa Rica births decreasingTico TimesSan José continues to be Costa Rica's most populated province, but it also has the slowest population growth. Between 2000 and 2011, the province's population grew by only 0.4 percent. Guanacaste province's population showed the highest population …Figueres Is Back in Costa Rica And Says With No Political Aspirations!Inside [...]