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German and Costa Rican scientists study volcanism in Pacific
The German research vessel Meteor rocked in the swell as the deep- diving robot Quest descended into the ocean. The robot took samples and pictures. Lo and behold, a lot of tubeworms live down there! Their tube homes extend as much as a metre and a half from the rocky ocean floor. more...
Frankfurt group works alongside Costa Ricans to save jungle
The Frankfurt Palm Garden with its huge tropical greenhouses draws visitors from all over the world. In the cellar of an old mansion on the grounds is the headquarters of the Tropica Verde Association which concerns itself with tropical fauna such as that found thousands of miles away in Costa Rica. more...
Rice with beans: Costa Rica's players appreciate familiar fare
Costa Rica's soccer players are setting up their World Cup camp near Heidelberg. To ensure they are fit for the opening game, nothing is being left to chance. more...
Bananas from Costa Rica are Germany's second favorite fruit
The Germans get through 11 kilograms of bananas per person each year. The ones they like the most are grown on environmentally-friendly farms. more...
Germany's Hochland brand stands for «fair trade» in Costan Rican coffee
«Fair trade» and top quality: With these ingredients Germany's Hochland company has made a success of its Costa Rican coffee business in the face of stiff competition. more...
«La Ola Tica» - Osvaldo Orias paints his homeland Costa Rica
«Ticos» is the Latin American name for natives of Costa Rica. Using the motto «La Ola Tica», painter Osvaldo Orias is spearheading a new wave of Costa Rican art. more...
