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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.

8 November, 2017 U.S. Announces New Restrictions on Cuba Travels and Trade

The government of the United States today announced more restrictions to U.S. citizens interested in doing business with Cuba and traveling to the Caribbean island, by virtue of a presidential memorandum that reverses major aspects of the two countries” rapprochement.

3 November, 2017 FIHAV 2017 Has a Significant Impact on the Business Sector

The 35th edition of the Havana International Fair, FIHAV 2017, continues its activities today with new presentations from around 3,000 exhibiting companies, including the call to FECONS 2018 and other exchanges related to the construction sector.

31 October, 2017 Cubans Living in US Meeting Highlight Stances

The meeting of Cubans living in the United States supported the right of the people of the island to live and develop themselves in peace, and repudiated the actions of the current US government, the Allianza Martiana coalition said today.

13 October, 2017 International Meeting on Children in Havana

The 6th International Meeting on Children and Youth kicked off on Wednesday at the University of Havana with a call to rethink and dialog on the new generation, its challenges and uncertainties.

13 October, 2017 Cruise Ships to Expand at Maria la Gorda

The President of Viajes Cuba, Jose Manuel Bisbe York, highlighted on Wednesday in Pinar del Rio the importance of expanding cruise ships at the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, located in the country’s most western region marked with beauty and virginity.

12 October, 2017 Cuba´s Oriente University marked 70th Founding Anniversary

The Oriente University (UO by its Spanish acronym) celebrated its 70th anniversary with the commitment to continue forming comprehensive professionals, in line with the principles and legacy of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.

11 October, 2017 Cuban Delegation Attends Youth Gathering in Moscow

Cuba will be represented at an international ministerial meeting on youth being held in Moscow from October 12th through the 14th. The delegation is headed by Cuban youth leader Susely Morfa Gonzalez.

3 October, 2017 Cuban Unions Call Mass Voluntary Work

The Cuban Workers” Confederation (CTC) has today called mass voluntary work on October 7, in response to a call by President Raul Castro after Hurricane Irma hit the country.

6 September, 2017 Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall in the Caribbean and Heads to Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-The most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history has passed this morning over Barbuda, headed to the Lesser Antilles, and could directly or indirectly affect the eastern region of Cuba in the next 48 to 72 hours. According to the latest warning from the Cuban Meteorological Institute, Irma is Category 5 hurricane with […]

5 September, 2017 Conservation Agriculture is an Urgent Need, Says FAO

Havana, Cuba.-Conservation agriculture has become an urgent need, said today official for programs of FAO Cole Genge in an article quoted today by the FAO office in Havana. Genge said in his article that this practice is important to handle the climatic change and increase the profits of small farmers. He said that conservation agriculture […]

5 September, 2017 Cuban Parliament Urges Massive Electoral Participation

Havana, Cuba.-Parliament President, Esteban Lazo, has called his fellow citizens today to participate massively and responsibly in the general elections, the first stage of which will elect the members of the municipal assemblies. Through a message published by Granma newspaper, some few hours of the beginning of that process, the president of the Legislative highlighted […]

31 August, 2017 Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago Begin Negotiations on Migration Memorandum

Havana, Cuba.-Authorities from Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago will begin negotiations for a Memorandum of Understanding on migration that will serve as a mechanism to regulate the flow of people between both countries, Cuban Foreign Ministry reported today. This legal framework will also serve to combat illegal trafficking of migrants, trafficking of persons, and will […]