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29 December, 2016 Cuba Deposits Ratification of the Agreement on Climate at UN

New York,United Nations.- Cuba has ratified the Paris Agreement, an initiative aimed at protecting present and future generations from the effects of climate change. The Deputy Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations (UN), Ana Silvia Rodriguez, and Arancha Hinojal, legal officer of the Treaty Section of the UN Office of Legal Affairs, led […]

21 December, 2016 Celac recognizes at UN Fidel Castro’s Contribution

New York, United States.-The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) recognized today at the General Assembly of the United Nations the contribution of Fidel Castro to regional integration. His contribution is a fundamental legacy for regional integration, inspired in the principles of sovereignty, peace and solidarity of peoples, affirmed the Dominican ambassador Francisco […]

21 December, 2016 Seismic and Geological Issues on the Agenda for Cuba-USA Cooperation

Washington, United States.-Cuba and the United States signed in this capital a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the exchange of information on seismic records and related geological information. The document was signed by Fernando González, Ph.D., First Vice-minister of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment of Cuba (Citma), and William Werkheiser, interim director […]

21 December, 2016 Chief of Russian Duma Defense Committee Receives Cuban Ambassador

Moscow, Russia.-The chief of the State Duma Defense Committee (Russian lower house), Vladimir Shamanov, welcomed the Cuban ambassador to the country, Emilio Lozada Garcia, diplomatic sources reported today. During the meeting, in a friendly atmosphere, both sides exchanged views on the importance of increasing ties in the political, parliamentary and technical-military spheres between Cuba and […]

21 December, 2016 Cuba Defends International Cooperation Without Conditions

Havana, Cuba.-Cuba defends the principle of international cooperation without economic, political and social conditions that will imply interference in internal affairs or undermines sovereignty of a country. Such principles are valid both for the collaboration received by Cuba as for the one provided by us to more than 180 countries, involving more than one million […]

20 December, 2016 Turkish Airlines to Begin Flights to Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-Turkish Airlines will begin operations in Cuba on December 20th, when its first flight will arrive in the capital, according to the Cuban Tourism Ministry. With three weekly flights on the Istanbul-Havana-Caracas route, the flights will use a Boeing 777 aircraft with a capacity for 349 passengers. ‘The prestigious Turkish-flag airline, with its multiple […]

20 December, 2016 Cuba Expands Internet and EMail Services

Havana, Cuba.-The Cuban Telecommunications Company (ETECSA) started offering today new discounts on its Internet and Email services. The discounts will help users visit Cuban websites of cultural and scientific interest, and general information sites, said Beatriz Fernandez, a marketing officer in Etecsa. As of today, Cubans will pay 1.50 CUC (convertible pesos) an hour for […]

20 December, 2016 UNESCO Event to Remember Life and Work of Fidel Castro

Paris, France.-The second Week of Latin America and the Caribbean scheduled in the UNESCO for May 2017, will dedicate a special segment to the thought, life and work of Fidel Castro, The UNESCO Latin American and Caribbean Group (Grulac) agreed to organize the tribute to Fidel Castro in the event for May 2017, as part […]

20 December, 2016 Cuba Denounces US Economic Blockade at WTO

Havana, Cuba.-Cuba denounced today at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the blockade of the United States prevails almost unchanged, which remains the main obstacle to the development of Cuba. The denunciation was made by Alina Revilla, Cuba’s Chargé d’affaire at the UN in Geneva and the international organizations headquartered in Switzerland, who participates in […]

20 December, 2016 UN General Assembly Honors Fidel Castro

United Nations, United States.-The United Nations General Assembly has paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, who died on November 25th. Organized by the Cuban Permanent Mission to the UN the special homage was requested by a group of countries from various continents. Almost 30 speakers are expected to attend […]

9 December, 2016 Cuba and Caribbean States Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Havana, Cuba.-The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), June Soomer, has verified during his visit to Cuba the strengthening of relations between the Caribbean nation and the rest of the Caribbean countries. Soomer held talks with Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, in which she acknowledged and thanked Cuba’s support to the ACS […]

9 December, 2016 New Looks on Latin American Cinema from Havana

Havana, Cuba.-The International School of Film and Television in San Antonio de los Baños (EICTV) has opened today its space ˜Nuevas Miradas”, to prosecute the projects of young filmmakers and to discuss current issues in this area. Specialists and producers will meet at the EICTV to share their experiences and value the new creations emerged […]

9 December, 2016 Raul Castro Welcomes Russian Vice President

Havana, Cuba.-The Cuban president, Raul Castro, and the Government Vice president of the Russian Federation Dimitri O. Rogozin ratified here the excellent state of relations between the two countries, was reported here today. The talks also confirmed the will to consolidate Russian participation in the economic development plans of the Caribbean nation in the medium […]

9 December, 2016 South Africa to Benefit Greatly with Cuban Technicians, Minister Says

Pretoria, South Africa.-South African Public Works Minister, Thulas Nxesi, has said that his country will benefit greatly from the program of the Cuban Technical Advisers. During the official reception held last night in Pretoria to 37 new coming engineers from the island, Nxesi stated that the three-year program would allow the Caribbean professionals to convey […]

9 December, 2016 Cuban Special Development Zone to Contract Foreign Workers

Havana, Cuba.-A resolution by the Cuban Labor and Social Security Ministry (MTSS) will allow foreign persons who are not resident in Cuba to work in the Special Development Zone of Mariel. The document states that companies doing business with the Development Zone, will be able to directly contract foreign workers not resident in Cuba, to […]

9 December, 2016 Fidel Castro’s Role in Cuba-CARICOM Ties Highlighted

Havana, Cuba.-The role of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, in strengthening the relationship between his nation and the Caribbean has been highlighted here in the context of the celebration for the Cuba-CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Day. During a special reception held in this capital, regional diplomats stressed the legacy of the recently […]

7 December, 2016 Havana FIART Opens with Cuban and International Arts and Crafts

Havana, Cuba.-This year”s International Crafts Fair Crafts (FIART) has now opened at the PABEXPO exhibition hall, in western Havana. The fair features crafts from Cuba and other parts of the world and this year welcomes exhibitors from Portugal and Haiti, along with participants from 18 other nations such as Spain, Italy, Canada, India, Argentina and […]

7 December, 2016 Tribute to Fidel Castro in Veracruz, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico.-Political and social figures, artists and friends of the Cuban revolution paid tribute to Fidel Castro in Acapulco, at the Mexican state of Guerrero. Dozens of people recalled at the sea drive in Acapulco, in front of the Zopcalo, main square in that port and tourist city, to the Cuban revolutionary man, with […]

7 December, 2016 Latin American and Caribbean Integration, Fidel’s and Chavez’s Legacy

Havana, Cuba.-December is a month of particular significance for Latin American and Caribbean integration, as the legacy of regional unity from Commanders Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez will be highlighted, the Venezuelan ambassador here, Rafael Ramirez, said on Wednesday. In an interview with Prensa Latina, the diplomat recalled the birth of the Bolivarian Alliance for […]

7 December, 2016 Carlos Acosta Dance Company Pays Tribute to Fidel Castro

Havana, Cuba.-The company directed by star dancer Carlos Acosta will carry out a tribute performance today to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, to thank his constant support to the arts of the country. Acosta Danza, name of the company, will perform at the Alicia Alonso Gran Teatro in Havana’s Garcia Lorca […]