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Archivo de October, 2016
31 October, 2016 Cuba Holds First International Convention on Science and Technology

Havana, cuba.-The First International Convention on Science and Technology has begun today here with more than 1,000 delegates from several countries and a comprehensive scientific program that includes 10 events, with 750 papers and an exhibition fair. Sponsored by the Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), the event, according to its organizers, goes […]
31 October, 2016 Exhibitors from 75 Countries Attend FIHAV 2016 in Cuba

Havana, cuba.-The 34th Havana International Fair, FIHAV 2016, has begun today here in the presence of about 4,500 exhibitors from 75 countries and representatives of 50 Chambers of Commerce. This year, the exhibition includes as a main new feature the holding of an investment forum, in which a new version of the business portfolio of […]
28 October, 2016 Panel in Chile Analyzes Blockade on Cuba and Calls for an End

Santiago de Chile, Chile.-A panel of experts has discussed the U.S. blockade on Cuba for more than 50 years, and reiterated the call toward its end, on occasion of the devastating UN vote this week. At the headquarters of the former National Congress of Chile, representatives of solidarity groups with Cuba, academicians and diplomats have […]
28 October, 2016 Cuba: Pan-American Congress on Tourism Training Concludes

Havana, Cuba.-The 26th edition of the Pan-American Congress of Schools of Hospitality, Catering and Tourism (Conpeht) concluded today after a successful few days exploring training in the sector. Held from October 24th to the 28th and attended by some 500 delegates from around 20 countries, the meeting highlighted the influence of community in the travel […]
28 October, 2016 Syria to Participate at Havana International Fair

Damascus, Syria.-A large delegation from Syria will participate in the Havana International Fair in Cuba, from October 31 to November 4, it was officially announced today in this capital. The Syrian representation is led by Deputy Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade, Mohammed Samer Khalil, and leaders of pharmaceutical, food, textiles and craftsmen companies, authorities […]
26 October, 2016 Cuba to Present at the UN on Wednesday Resolution against U.S. Blockade

Havana, Cuba.-The condemnation to the criminal policy has been over the last 24 years a constant at the world organization, and an expression of how unanimous it has been was verified in 2015 when 191 nations condemned it with their vote, while its only two opponents, Washington and Tel Aviv, suffered a total isolation and […]
26 October, 2016 Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Arrives in New York for UN General Assembly’s Vote on U.S. Blockade of Cuba

New York, United States.-Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has arrived in New York for Wednesday’s debate and vote at the UN General Assembly on a Cuban-sponsored draft resolution, calling for an end to the economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed and maintained by ten consecutive U.S. administrations against the Caribbean state. Minister Rodríguez will address […]
26 October, 2016 Serbian Intellectuals Demand End of US Blockade of Cuba

Belgrade, serbia.-Serbian Network of Intellectuals, Artists and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity described today as urgent the end of the US economic, trade and financial blockade of Cuba. In a communique circulated in this capital, sent to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, which should vote tomorrow a bill on the issue, the network […]
26 October, 2016 Association of International Educators Denounces Blockade

Cienfuegos, Cuba.-The Association of International Educators (NAFSA) urged the lifting the US blockade against Cuba during a scientific event that takes place in Cienfuegos. Marlene Marie Johnson, executive director of the organization, urged the lifting of the blockade at the 1st International Scientific Conference of the University of Cienfuegos, in which participate professors and researchers […]
26 October, 2016 Cuban Scientist Calls to Analyze US Blockade in Sciences

Havana, Cuba.-Pedro Velis, a Cuban scientist and now director of the Cuban National Council for Scientific Associations (CNSC) stated Tuesday that the relation between Cuba and the US, is quite interesting, if it is scientifically analyzed. ‘We see that US President Barack Obama reestablihes the diplomatic relations with Cuba, but although he has the power […]
26 October, 2016 Attack on Cuba, Is an Attack on Us All: Pérez Esquivel

Buenos Aires, argentina.- Argentina”s Nobel Peace Prize, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, asserted that while the U.S. continues the economic, commercial and financial blockade on Cuba, all peoples are under attack. The activist and defender of human rights, issued a communique stressing that the problema was not only between two countries to become a problem for all […]
25 October, 2016 Cuba Confident of New UN Rejection of US Blockade

New York, United States.-The Cuban Permanent Mission at United Nations has expressed confidence today that the General Assembly will reject tomorrow the U.S.-imposed blockade to the island. ‘Cuba and its people have once again relied on the support of the international community in its legitimate claim of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade,’ the […]
25 October, 2016 US Blockade Stops Cuba’s Sport Development

Havana, Cuba.-The US economic, commercial and financial blockade against the island of Cuba for more than 50 years, limits the Cuban sports development , beside causing deep affectations to the Cuban economy and society. Despite the measures adopted by the government of US President Barack Obama, which modify some aspects of the blockade’s implementation, the […]
25 October, 2016 The Economic Blockade is an Obstacle in Cuba-US Relations

Washington, United States.-The economic, commercial and financial blockade of the US against Cuba is the main obstacle for the normalization of relations between Havana and Washington, said the Cuban ambassador here, Jose Ramon Cabañas. The Cuban diplomat gave an interview to the journalist Edmundo Garcia, which was broadcasted yesterday in the program ‘La tarde se […]
24 October, 2016 Guatemala Businessmen Will Attend FIHAV 2016 in Cuba

Guatemala, Cuba.-Members of the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (Agexport) confirmed today that about 10 companies will participate in Guatemala”s thirty-fourth edition of the International Fair of Havana (FIHAV 2016) in Cuba. The meeting in the capital of the Caribbean island will take place from October 31 to November 4. Guatemalan companies attending the event will […]
24 October, 2016 Cuban Residents in US Denounce Persistence of Blockade

Washington, United States.-The main topic included in the final declaration of the 3rd Meeting of Cuban Residents in the United States was a public denounce of the hostile policy that it is the illegal and inhumane economic blockade imposed by the US on Cuba. The meeting held in Washington during the weekend brought together Cuban […]
24 October, 2016 Medical Assistance Guaranteed in Cuban Eastern End after Matthew

Guantanamo, Cuba. – While Hurricane Matthew affected 41 doctor´s offices in Maisi, this territory in the Cuban eastern end guarantees PHC in 60 constituencies. Dr. Raul Margendie Moises, community family physician in La Mula, said that before the hurricane, they tried to preserve their belongings, but life was always the most important thing. They took […]
20 October, 2016 Japanese Ambassador Predicts More Japanese Tourists in Cuba

Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.-The Japanese ambassador to Cuba, Masaru Watanabe, has predicted an increase in Japanese tourists visiting Cuba and highlighted that Japanese tourism to Cuba rose by 80 percent in 2015. The ambassador expressed his desire that Japanese tourists visit Cuban cities other than Havana, especially Santiago de Cuba, the second largest in the […]
20 October, 2016 US Secretary of Health and Human Services Visits Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Sylvia Burwell, begins a working visit to Cuba today, to be run until Saturday, October 22. During her stay in the island, Burwell will hold a meeting with Cuban Public Health Minister, Roberto Morales. Both officials will review issues of the bilateral cooperation enshrined in the memorandum […]
20 October, 2016 Cuba: First Regional Meeting for Control of Arboviruses

Havana, Cuba.-The First Regional Meeting for the strategy of surveillance and control of arboviruses started here today with the assistance of health ministers, specialists from most countries of the Americas and their European colleagues. Sponsored by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Cuban Ministry of Public Health (Minsap, in Spanish), the event aims […]