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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.

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 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.

8 May, 2017 Adamant Regarding Blockade

The solidarity campaign with Cuba is a bulwark in all the countries of the world, so we cannot lower our guard in the battle against the blockade the United States keeps against the Cuban people.

8 May, 2017 Commission Will Visit Cities Aspiring to Olympic Games

Created in 1999 by the International Olympic Committee, the Evaluation Commission of the 2024 Games will arrive this Wednesday in Los Angeles and in Paris next Sunday, in a mission more about appreciation than classification.

8 May, 2017 Cuban Gallery Attends Art Fair in New York

New York, United States.-Cuban gallery La Acacia culminates today its participation in the Context New York Art Fair, which brought together institutions specialized in contemporary and modern art from 50 countries. The Cuban art gallery attended the second edition of the event with a selection of works by artists Frank Mujica, Ariamna Contino, Alex Hernandez, […]

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 Rejection to Trial Against High Magistrate in Nepal

United Nations. – Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned today the decision of the two majority formations of the Nepalese Parliament to open a political trial to the President of the Supreme Court, Sushia Karki. The deputies from the Communist Party and the Nepalese Congress party filed a motion alleging […]

5 May, 2017 Maduro Calls to a Higher Social Leading

The President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro called this Thursday to the revolutionary leadership to awaken social leading in the communities, through the National Constituent Assembly.

5 May, 2017 Guterres Reports on Reforms at UN

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, updated the one hundred and three Member States on his efforts to reform the organization, according to his spokesman Stephane Dujarric.

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

5 May, 2017 Cuban Approach to Multiple Sclerosis Lauded

American experts take from Cuba a very rich information about the multidisciplinary treatment you carry out for multiple sclerosis, Dr. Víctor Rivera said to Radio Reloj.

5 May, 2017 Begins In Cuba Discussions on Peace and Abolition of Military Bases

Guantánamo, Cuba.-More than 300 delegates started here today the debates about world peace sustainability and the threats posed by the increase of military bases, as part of an International Seminar to address these issues. With the participation of experts, military and members of pacifist movements of more than 30 nations, the 5th International Seminar for […]

5 May, 2017 Ecuadorian Minister Praises Cuban Contribution to Sport Achievements

Havana, cuba.-Ecuadorian Minister for Sport Pamela Morcillo Ortiz praised Thursday the Cuban contribution in the development and the achievements reached by Ecuador in the field of sports. In a dialogue with the press at the Havana Sports City, Morcillo Ortiz recognized the work of Cuban coaches in several disciplines, such as athletics, weightlifting and boxing, […]