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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 […]

12 May, 2017 Havana Will Host Colloquium on Caribbean Cultural Diversity

Havana, Cuba.-The Cuban capital will host the 4th International Colloquium on Cultural Diversity in the Caribbean from May 22 to 26. Participants will talk about memories and border conflicts. The event is organized by Casa de las Americas and includes exhibits, master conferences, audiovisual forums, concerts and book presentations on subjects such as geopolitics, heritage […]

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.

11 May, 2017 Colombian Guerrilla Groups Join Forces for

The insurgent Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the National Liberation Army reiterated today in Havana they will unite efforts to achieve peace in the South American country.

11 May, 2017 Contributing from Trade to Economic Development

The first Trade Convention, will be the occasion to dialogue and exchange on the role of the sector in the economic development of the nation, Odalys Escadell, first Vice Minister of Domestic Trade said in this capital.

11 May, 2017 Ramiro Valdes Visits Polymetallic Complex

The Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdes Menendez and the Minister of Energy and Mines Alfredo Lopez Valdes visited today the Castellanos Polymetallic Project, located in Santa Lucia, in the Western province of Pinar del Rio.

10 May, 2017 They Underline Importance of Family in International Legal Meeting

There is no humanity without family, Dr. Olga Mesa Castillo, president of the Cuban Society of Civil and Family Law, of the National Union of Jurists of Cuba, said this Wednesday when welcoming the nearly two hundred delegates to the ninth International Conference on Family Law

10 May, 2017 A Space for Business and Commercial Exchange

The Vice-President of the Cuban Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas, defined the Fourth Business Fair that began today in Expocuba as a unique experience and space to advance in the process of conciliation and preparation of the 2018 Economy Plan.

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 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.

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, […]