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10 May, 2017 Marti Youth Movement Remembers Fidel Castro

In every conmemoration of Jose Marti´s fall in combat of that takes and his ascent to immortality in Dos Rios, youth will continue promoting Fidel Castro, Yusuam Palacios, president of the Marti Youth Movement said in Holguin.

9 May, 2017 A Meeting Point between Cuba and Europe

The Ambassador of the European Union in Cuba, Herman Portocarero, said today that the inauguration of the permanent chambers of the Center for the Interpretation of Cultural Relations between the two regions is a great example of the presence of the Old Continent in Cuba.

8 May, 2017 Cuba Eyeing Eco Tourism Expansion

Havana, Cuba.-Cuba”s forthcoming 11th International Eco Tourism Seminar (TURNAT, in Spanish) in the province of Holguín, will provide an ideal opportunity for industry experts and professionals to exchange views and to promote Cuban as an attractive destination. The biennial gathering will take place from September 26-30 this year. Holguin, in the eastern region of Cuba […]

8 May, 2017 Oil Exploration on the Increase in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-Manuel Marrero, an advisor at Cuba”s Energy and Mines Ministry (Minem in Spanish), told Prensa Latina that the nation ”needs foreign investment in order to develop, particularly in expensive and high risk sectors such as oil exploration and production.” He added that ‘nature blessed our archipelago and adjacent waters with hydrocarbon resources of importance, […]

5 May, 2017 Raul Castro Decorates Correa with Jose Marti Order

The Cuban President Raul Castro awarded the Jose Marti Order to his Ecuadorian counterpart Rafael Correa. That is the highest decoration granted by the Cuban state to those who fight for independence, freedom and solidarity.

5 May, 2017 Raul Receives President Correa

President Raul Castro led the official reception ceremony to his Ecuadorian counterpart Rafael Correa in the Revolution Palace. Correa will also receive the Jose Marti Order, the highest decoration bestowed by Cuba.

5 May, 2017 Vietnamese Ambassador Pays Homage to Fidel Castro

Nguyen Trung Thanh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, paid tribute today to Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, before the monolith keeping its ashes in Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, in Santiago de Cuba.

5 May, 2017 They Demand Military Base Closure at Guantanamo Bay

The president of the International Committee for Peace, Justice and Dignity to the people, Alicia Jrapko, said today that the Fifth International Seminar for Peace and the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases is a vital space to denounce and demand the closure and return of the territory occupied by Guantanamo Bay Naval Base.

5 May, 2017 Honorary Title for Ecuadorian President

The title of Doctor Honoris Causa in Economic Sciences of the University of Havana, was conferred today to the head of State of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, in an act attended by the first Cuban Vice-President, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez

4 May, 2017 Romerías de Mayo Reaffirm Their Call

A massive and enthusiastic welcome gave the residents in the Eastern city of Holguin to the participants in the Romerias de Mayo (May Pilgrimages), during the inaugural parade this Wednesday and the traditional ascent of the Aboriginal Axe to Loma de la Cruz.

4 May, 2017 Guantanamo and the World Repudiate Foreign Military Bases

As a scenario for crucial claims against interventionist policies of the great powers, the eastern province of Guantánamo will be the venue of the Fifth International Seminar for Peace and the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases since this Thursday.

4 May, 2017 Friends of Cuba Paid Homage to Che

Primero de Mayo Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba that attended the central act and parade for International Workers’ Day, paid homage this Wednesday to Che Guevara when visiting the sculptural complex named after him in the central city of Santa Clara.

4 May, 2017 Trade Unionists Champion in Cuba the World Proletariat Unity

Havana, cuba.-Trade unionists all over the world championed the strengthening for unity so as to face up the capitalist offensive at a meeting of the Executive Council of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), held at the Havana International Conference Center. In the meeting, the role of the proletariat in fighting attempts to silence […]

4 May, 2017 Germany Reiterates Interest in Cuban Tourism

Holguin, Cuba.-Armgard Wippler, director-general of SME policy and the Service Sector in Germany, showed today her great interest in Cuban tourism. She pointed out the willingness of the German Economic Office to collaborate with the Cuban tourist sector progress and also stated that many of her fellow countrymen has already visited the island and showed […]

3 May, 2017 Venezuelan School Ship Crew Starts Activities in Cuba

The crew of Venezuelan school ship Simon Bolivar, began today its activities in Cuba, where they paid tribute to the national hero Jose Marti and the great independence leader the ship is named after.

1 May, 2017 A May Day of commitment

Havana, Cuba.-Today May 1, a march celebrating International Workers Day is taking place in Havana, with Army General Raúl Castro, first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Councils of State and Ministers, on hand. Fifty thousand youth led the parade of workers in the capital on May Day which was […]

1 May, 2017 Raul Castro Presides Over May Day Parade in Havana

Havana, Cuba.-Cuban President Raul Castro is presiding over the main event on Workers” International Day at Havana”s Revolution Square, where a mass parade in defense of socialism is taking place. Government officials, historic personages, intellectuals, the diplomatic corps in Cuba and trade union leaders from several countries were invited to participate in the festivities in […]

1 May, 2017 Final details of May Day march announced

Havana, Cuba.-This year’s May Day march in Havana will be led by 50,000 youths who will march “For Fidel, for Raúl, for the historic leadership of the Revolution, and for the youths that gave their lives during the process, for our combatants and for the history of Cuba” This year’s May Day march in the […]