International News

15 May, 2017 Cuba Hosts Relevant Hoteliers Meeting

Havana, Cuba.-A two-day meeting of the Latin American Hotel and Tourism Investment Conferences (SAHIC) opens today at Melia Cohiba Hotel in Havana, with the eyes set on the island”s growing tourism. SAHIC president, Arturo Garcia, stated that this country could become second as tourist destination in Latin America. This depends on investors interested in the […]

12 May, 2017 They Call for Renewed Efforts for Peace in South Sudan

The United Nations called today to renew the international efforts to achieve peace in South Sudan, where the internal conflict raised in December 2013 accumulates thousands of deaths and three million displaced people.

12 May, 2017 Russia and China Will Analyze Integral Strategic Linkages

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel next Sunday to China to discuss with his counterpart Xi Jinping the development of integral strategic nexuses, as well as participating in the international forum titled A Single Belt, a Single Way.

12 May, 2017 Identified Terrorist Group against North Korea

The Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in Moscow, Him Hyung-joon, said today that his country identified a terrorist group that was preparing an attack against North Korea’s President Kim Jong-un.

12 May, 2017 Bolivian President Questions OAS Attitude

Bolivian leader Evo Morales questioned today the attitude of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, before the arbitrary detention of nine Bolivians in Chile, in violation of national sovereignty, economic and human rights.

12 May, 2017 Lebanon and Cuba Review Promising Moment in Bilateral Relations

Beirut, Lebanon.-Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Cuban First Deputy Foreign Minister Marcelino Medina reviewed here the state of bilateral relations in several fields. Hariri met with Medina and Cuban Attaché Raul Madrigal at the Grand Serail (the venue of the Council of Ministers) in Beirut, where they discussed several issues of common interest and […]

11 May, 2017 Problems in Greece to Relocate Refugees

The Greek Ministry of Immigration reported today that more than two-thirds of nearly 62 thousand refugees settled in the country lack the requirements for their relocation in other European nations.

11 May, 2017 They Claim Irish Border is Key Point of Brexit

To delimit the future status of the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, after the British exit from the European Union, or Brexit, is key to the separation agreement.

10 May, 2017 Recognition from Mothers of Plaza de Mayo to Dilma Rousseff

The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo will give tomorrow to the former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, the historic white headscarf, a symbol of the struggle for their missing children during the last Argentine civic-military dictatorship.

10 May, 2017 Russian Chancellor Urges to Join Work Regarding Syria

Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s minister of Foreign Affairs, said today that his country and the United States must work to fulfill their international obligations, according to UN resolutions, to resolve the existing conflict in Syria.

10 May, 2017 Expulsion of FBI Director Monopolizes Headlines in the US

The dismissal of James Comey, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), monopolizes today the American press´ headlines, which highlights the unexpected of the fact, looks for reasons and reflects the reactions of the Congress.

10 May, 2017 ACP Group Passes in Brussels Resolution on Blockade Against Cuba

Brussels, Belgium.-The Councils of Ministers of the Asia, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) has passed a resolution demanding the US economic, commercial and financial blockade on Cuba be lifted, diplomatic sources reported today. In its 105 session, recently held in Belgium, the Group recalled the statements on the topic issued in the Declaration of its Sixth […]

10 May, 2017 Cuban Ambassador Sees Kentucky Businessmen interest in Cuba

Washington, United States.-Cuban Ambassador to the United States, José Ramón Cabañas, confirmed the interest of business representatives and other sectors of the state of Kentucky in increasing ties with the island, reported the diplomatic delegation of the Caribbean country. During a visit to that territory, Cabañas exchanged greetings with Governor Matt Bevin, and with the […]

10 May, 2017 Cohiba Leads Cuban Cigar Sales in Central America

Panama City, Panama.-Two million Cuban habanos are annually sold in Central America, being Cohiba the leading brand in this region, the Cruz Canela and Trust GB S.A Company General Manager Luis Garcia stated. In a recent interview with Prensa Latina, the Costa Rican businessman gave some details on the present increase in Club Tobacco sales, […]

9 May, 2017 Venezuela Advocates for Wide National Debate

The calling to national Constituent Assembly intends to look for a space breaking polarization, political conflict, and allow opening a debate to overcome the antagonisms existing today in our society.

9 May, 2017 Putin Urges To Unite to Face Fascism

Russian President Vladimir Putin presided today over the ceremony for the seventy-two anniversary of the victory against German Nazism, and called to put together the international efforts to face the new modalities of fascism on the planet.

9 May, 2017 Radioactive Emergency in the United States

The US Energy Department declared an emergency following the collapse of a portion of a tunnel containing radioactive material, in a nuclear production complex in Hanford, Washington state

9 May, 2017 HOMAGE TO FIDEL CASTRO IN GREECE

The admiration and respect for the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, was expressed again today during an act of homage held in the Alkyonis movie theater in Athens.

8 May, 2017 They Will Debate in Havana on Colombian Peace

Members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army, FARC-EP, and the National Liberation Army, arrived today in Havana to exchange on the peace process of the first guerrilla with the Colombian government.