December 20th, 2016

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 […]