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14 November, 2017 Havana: A Look from Information and Communication

The ninth International Meeting of Researchers and Scholars on Information and Communication, ICOM 2017, began this Monday at the Conventions Palace of Havana, and will end next Friday 17.

13 November, 2017 Peru to Pay Tribute to Fidel Castro at Solidarity Event

Tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, to marke the first anniversary of his death, is among the priorities in the program of the 17th National Solidarity Meeting with Cuba, to be held in the Peruvian capital from November 24 to 26.

13 November, 2017 Cuba Reports Water Average Improvement

A report from Cuban authorities on the hydric situation says that the rainy season (May-October) closed with a national average of 77 percent of the total filling capacity of dams.

10 November, 2017 Experts Address Climate Change and Wetlands in Cuba

The Workshop on Climate Change and Wetlands, research programs, adaptation, and management, stands out today during the fourth and penultimate day of the 11th International Symposium on Management of these ecosystems.

10 November, 2017 Caribbean Community, Cuba Extend Cooperation Agreement

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba signed the Second Additional Protocol to the Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement they have been implementing, regional bloc announced in a press handout.

10 November, 2017 Participation of Cuba in Venezuela’s Tourism Fair Confirmed

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Azucena Jaspe, informed that representatives of Cuba, India, and Russia will participate in the 12th International Tourism Fair of Venezuela (FITVEN), which will take place from November 23 to 26.

9 November, 2017 Over 400 thousand Runners to Participate in Marabana 2017

Havana, Cuba.- The Director of the Marabana/Maracuba project, Carlos Gattorno told ACN that over 900 foreigners have registered to participate in the event of which 307 will be present in the marathon race. He also explained that those that have registered represent over 50 countries, including the United States with over 370 runners and over […]

9 November, 2017 Esteban Lazo Thanks Africa’s Support Against the Blockade

The President of the Cuban National Assembly, Esteban Lazo Hernandez thanked on Thursday in Havana the African governments for voting for Cuba’s Resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the US against the Caribbean island.

8 November, 2017 Cuba Supports at UNESCO Agreement to Reinforce University Cooperation

Paris, France.- Cuban First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Martha del Carmen Mesa, has supported at UNESCO the adoption of a World Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications at university level, which would help strengthen cooperation in the sector. According to diplomatic sources, when speaking on the Education Committee at the 39th General Conference of […]

8 November, 2017 Cuba Elected to UNESCO Executive Board

Cuba was elected to join the UNESCO Executive Board for the period 2017-2021, in the elections held today at the 39th General Conference of that United Nations organization.