May 4th, 2017

4 May, 2017 Romerías de Mayo Reaffirm Their Call

A massive and enthusiastic welcome gave the residents in the Eastern city of Holguin to the participants in the Romerias de Mayo (May Pilgrimages), during the inaugural parade this Wednesday and the traditional ascent of the Aboriginal Axe to Loma de la Cruz.

4 May, 2017 Guantanamo and the World Repudiate Foreign Military Bases

As a scenario for crucial claims against interventionist policies of the great powers, the eastern province of Guantánamo will be the venue of the Fifth International Seminar for Peace and the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases since this Thursday.

4 May, 2017 Friends of Cuba Paid Homage to Che

Primero de Mayo Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba that attended the central act and parade for International Workers’ Day, paid homage this Wednesday to Che Guevara when visiting the sculptural complex named after him in the central city of Santa Clara.

4 May, 2017 Trade Unionists Champion in Cuba the World Proletariat Unity

Havana, cuba.-Trade unionists all over the world championed the strengthening for unity so as to face up the capitalist offensive at a meeting of the Executive Council of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), held at the Havana International Conference Center. In the meeting, the role of the proletariat in fighting attempts to silence […]

4 May, 2017 Germany Reiterates Interest in Cuban Tourism

Holguin, Cuba.-Armgard Wippler, director-general of SME policy and the Service Sector in Germany, showed today her great interest in Cuban tourism. She pointed out the willingness of the German Economic Office to collaborate with the Cuban tourist sector progress and also stated that many of her fellow countrymen has already visited the island and showed […]

4 May, 2017 A Bridge to Havana Festival to Welcome Colombian Musicians

Havana, Cuba.-Cuban and Colombian musicians will share the stage from May 9 to 14, as part of the 6th Festival A bridge to Havana, organizers confirmed today. The event promotes the cultural exchange between both countries and includes concerts in this capital, and in the provinces of Villa Clara, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, and Artemisa. According to […]

4 May, 2017 Cuba Gets Record Number of Foreign Tourists in Four Months

Havana, cuba.-Two million foreign tourists have arrived in Cuba in the first four months of the year for a record number and a 15% increase, recorded 39 days earlier than last year. The stats was provided by Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero, when opening the 37th International Tourism Fair, FITCuba 2017, taking place in Holguin, an […]

4 May, 2017 Cuban World Champions to Compete in IAAF Diamond League

Havana, Cuba.-The Cuban world champions Yarisley Silva, pole vault, and Denia Caballero, discus throwing, as well as the Pan American Runner-Up Yaime Perez, will compete in the 2017 IAAF Diamond League. Yarisley Silva, silver medal in 2012 London Summer Olympics, Ekaterini Estefanidi from Greece and Sandi Morris from USA -Olympic Games Rio 2016 Runner-up, will […]

4 May, 2017 Ecuador’s President Visits Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-Ecuador”s outgoing President Rafael Correa is today in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba where he starts a two-day visit to the island during which he”ll pay tribute to late Fidel Castro and be conferred the Order Jose Marti, the country”s highest distinction. In Santiago, the Ecuadorian Head of State, who arrived last […]