Archivo de May, 2017

5 May, 2017 Guterres Reports on Reforms at UN

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, updated the one hundred and three Member States on his efforts to reform the organization, according to his spokesman Stephane Dujarric.

5 May, 2017 Raul Receives President Correa

President Raul Castro led the official reception ceremony to his Ecuadorian counterpart Rafael Correa in the Revolution Palace. Correa will also receive the Jose Marti Order, the highest decoration bestowed by Cuba.

5 May, 2017 Vietnamese Ambassador Pays Homage to Fidel Castro

Nguyen Trung Thanh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, paid tribute today to Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, before the monolith keeping its ashes in Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, in Santiago de Cuba.

5 May, 2017 They Demand Military Base Closure at Guantanamo Bay

The president of the International Committee for Peace, Justice and Dignity to the people, Alicia Jrapko, said today that the Fifth International Seminar for Peace and the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases is a vital space to denounce and demand the closure and return of the territory occupied by Guantanamo Bay Naval Base.

5 May, 2017 Honorary Title for Ecuadorian President

The title of Doctor Honoris Causa in Economic Sciences of the University of Havana, was conferred today to the head of State of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, in an act attended by the first Cuban Vice-President, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez

5 May, 2017 Cuban Approach to Multiple Sclerosis Lauded

American experts take from Cuba a very rich information about the multidisciplinary treatment you carry out for multiple sclerosis, Dr. Víctor Rivera said to Radio Reloj.

5 May, 2017 Begins In Cuba Discussions on Peace and Abolition of Military Bases

Guantánamo, Cuba.-More than 300 delegates started here today the debates about world peace sustainability and the threats posed by the increase of military bases, as part of an International Seminar to address these issues. With the participation of experts, military and members of pacifist movements of more than 30 nations, the 5th International Seminar for […]

5 May, 2017 Ecuadorian Minister Praises Cuban Contribution to Sport Achievements

Havana, cuba.-Ecuadorian Minister for Sport Pamela Morcillo Ortiz praised Thursday the Cuban contribution in the development and the achievements reached by Ecuador in the field of sports. In a dialogue with the press at the Havana Sports City, Morcillo Ortiz recognized the work of Cuban coaches in several disciplines, such as athletics, weightlifting and boxing, […]

5 May, 2017 Designers from 20 Countries to Attend Int’l Congress in Havana

Havana, Cuba.-Designers from some 20 countries will attend the 9th International Design Congress of Havana from June 7th to 9th, said organizers today. ‘Diseño ConCiencia’ is the slogan of the event, in which the amount of participants from many countries, as Mexico and Colombia, have already two-fold increased. Designers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, […]

5 May, 2017 Cuba: World Experts to Talk on Hematology

Havana, Cuba.-Experts from 24 countries of the planet will come to Cuba to discuss on leukemia, immunology, coagulation problems and others, during the celebration of the 8th Cuban Congress of Hematology (Hematology 2017), to start on May 8 in the Cuban capital. Besides, for the first time, the American Association of Hematology (ASH) will be […]

5 May, 2017 Rafael Correa to Receive Order Jose Marti

Havana, Cuba.-The Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa to talk today with his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro, and to receive the Order Jose Marti, the highest medal awarded by the Cuban Council of State to foreign personalities for their contribution to peace. The head of state will be also honored as Doctor Honoris Causa by the University […]

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 […]