May 16th, 2017

16 May, 2017 Syria Takes up Dialogue

´ Damascus, Syria. – A new round of indirect peace talks between the Syrian Government and the opposition begins today at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, coordinated by the mediator of the world agency Staffn de Mistura. The official told the press this sixth round of the dialogue promises to be different, as all […]

16 May, 2017 Meeting on Environmental Protection in Holguin

The Eastern city of Holguín will host the first edition of 2017 Expoambiente on May 25 and 26, a space to exchange experiences on the protection of the environment in the territory.

16 May, 2017 History Takes Moncadistas to Mayabeque again

The village of Batabano in the province of Mayabeque recalls today the arrival by sea of the assailants to the Moncada barracks, after the exit of the so-called Presidio Modelo (Model Prison

16 May, 2017 Farmers with Greater Community Projection

In addition to growing in production lines, the Cuban farmers salute the 56th anniversary of the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) with a greater projection towards the communities´ benefit.

16 May, 2017 Cubans Starts Training for CAN-AM League

The thirty-seven athletes chosen to form Cuba´s team to 2017 Can-AM independent Baseball League begins their training on Tuesday at the Latin American Stadium in Havana.

16 May, 2017 Glass: The Healthiest and Ecological

Global campaign Glass is Life aiming to highlight the advantages and benefits of glass vs. other packaging, conducted a survey among consumers of various materials and concluded glass tops the preferences’ list in many categories. They also said glass is the most eco-friendly packaging

16 May, 2017 Cuba Promotes Business Opportunities in Mining

Cuban executives promote today in Beijing business opportunities in the mining sector, in order to attract the investment of Chinese entrepreneurship, optimize that industry and expand economic development

16 May, 2017 Cuba Attending Meeting in Argentina on Illicit Drugs

Buenos Aires, Argentina.-Cuba is attending here the Annual Meeting of the Cooperation Program of the European Union and Latin America on Drug Policies (Copolad, in Spanish) in which strategies and tools to fight trafficking are discussed. The director of International Relations of the Ministry of Justice, Claudio Ramos, highlighted on the opening session Monday that […]

16 May, 2017 Challenges, Prospects of Sustainable Trade Under Discussion in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-The 1st Convention of Commerce Cuba 2017 kicked off today at Havana Convention Center with the theme Challenges and Prospects of Sustainable Trade.” The event, which will last until May 19, is the perfect occasion for researchers, executives and technical staff to discuss and exchange experiences on the role of gastronomy and services in […]

16 May, 2017 Angolan Defense Minister Visits USA, Cuba

Luanda, Angola.-Angola”s Defense Minister, Joao Lourenzo, is beginning today a visit to the United States, as part of a tour that also includes Cuba, an official statement said. Lourenzo’s stay in Washington aims to strengthening relations in the military field. He is accompanied by high ranking officers from the Ministry and the Angolan Armed Forces. […]

16 May, 2017 UN Agency Attends Trade Forum in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will present its considerations today in Cuba on consumers” protection during a forum attended by almost 600 domestic and foreign experts. Consumers’ rights, good business practices and challenges associated with the digital economy are among the issues the UN agency will be discussing, said the […]