Archivo de May, 2017

10 May, 2017 Marti Youth Movement Remembers Fidel Castro

In every conmemoration of Jose Marti´s fall in combat of that takes and his ascent to immortality in Dos Rios, youth will continue promoting Fidel Castro, Yusuam Palacios, president of the Marti Youth Movement said in Holguin.

10 May, 2017 ACP Group Passes in Brussels Resolution on Blockade Against Cuba

Brussels, Belgium.-The Councils of Ministers of the Asia, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) has passed a resolution demanding the US economic, commercial and financial blockade on Cuba be lifted, diplomatic sources reported today. In its 105 session, recently held in Belgium, the Group recalled the statements on the topic issued in the Declaration of its Sixth […]

10 May, 2017 Cuban Ambassador Sees Kentucky Businessmen interest in Cuba

Washington, United States.-Cuban Ambassador to the United States, José Ramón Cabañas, confirmed the interest of business representatives and other sectors of the state of Kentucky in increasing ties with the island, reported the diplomatic delegation of the Caribbean country. During a visit to that territory, Cabañas exchanged greetings with Governor Matt Bevin, and with the […]

10 May, 2017 Cohiba Leads Cuban Cigar Sales in Central America

Panama City, Panama.-Two million Cuban habanos are annually sold in Central America, being Cohiba the leading brand in this region, the Cruz Canela and Trust GB S.A Company General Manager Luis Garcia stated. In a recent interview with Prensa Latina, the Costa Rican businessman gave some details on the present increase in Club Tobacco sales, […]

10 May, 2017 American Byron Stripling Honors Louis Armstrong in Cuba

Cienfuegos, Cuba.-American trumpeter, Byron Stripling, has paid tribute today to his compatriot, Louis Armstrong, during a jazz concert accompanied by awarded Cuban pianist, Aldo Lopez Gavilan. Considered among the best jazz players and performers of his instrument in his country, Stripling performed for an audience that filled the centennial Tomas Terry Theater in this city, […]

9 May, 2017 UNESCO Recognize Cultural Level in Cuban Schools

Miguel Llivan, official of the educational program of the UNESCO Regional Office, highlighted the development of Cuban culture in primary schools in the western province of Matanzas, where he appreciated some projects presented by students from different centers.

9 May, 2017 Venezuela Advocates for Wide National Debate

The calling to national Constituent Assembly intends to look for a space breaking polarization, political conflict, and allow opening a debate to overcome the antagonisms existing today in our society.

9 May, 2017 Putin Urges To Unite to Face Fascism

Russian President Vladimir Putin presided today over the ceremony for the seventy-two anniversary of the victory against German Nazism, and called to put together the international efforts to face the new modalities of fascism on the planet.

9 May, 2017 Radioactive Emergency in the United States

The US Energy Department declared an emergency following the collapse of a portion of a tunnel containing radioactive material, in a nuclear production complex in Hanford, Washington state

9 May, 2017 HOMAGE TO FIDEL CASTRO IN GREECE

The admiration and respect for the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, was expressed again today during an act of homage held in the Alkyonis movie theater in Athens.

9 May, 2017 A Meeting Point between Cuba and Europe

The Ambassador of the European Union in Cuba, Herman Portocarero, said today that the inauguration of the permanent chambers of the Center for the Interpretation of Cultural Relations between the two regions is a great example of the presence of the Old Continent in Cuba.

8 May, 2017 They Will Debate in Havana on Colombian Peace

Members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army, FARC-EP, and the National Liberation Army, arrived today in Havana to exchange on the peace process of the first guerrilla with the Colombian government.

8 May, 2017 Adamant Regarding Blockade

The solidarity campaign with Cuba is a bulwark in all the countries of the world, so we cannot lower our guard in the battle against the blockade the United States keeps against the Cuban people.

8 May, 2017 Commission Will Visit Cities Aspiring to Olympic Games

Created in 1999 by the International Olympic Committee, the Evaluation Commission of the 2024 Games will arrive this Wednesday in Los Angeles and in Paris next Sunday, in a mission more about appreciation than classification.

8 May, 2017 Cuban Gallery Attends Art Fair in New York

New York, United States.-Cuban gallery La Acacia culminates today its participation in the Context New York Art Fair, which brought together institutions specialized in contemporary and modern art from 50 countries. The Cuban art gallery attended the second edition of the event with a selection of works by artists Frank Mujica, Ariamna Contino, Alex Hernandez, […]

8 May, 2017 Cuba Eyeing Eco Tourism Expansion

Havana, Cuba.-Cuba”s forthcoming 11th International Eco Tourism Seminar (TURNAT, in Spanish) in the province of Holguín, will provide an ideal opportunity for industry experts and professionals to exchange views and to promote Cuban as an attractive destination. The biennial gathering will take place from September 26-30 this year. Holguin, in the eastern region of Cuba […]

8 May, 2017 Oil Exploration on the Increase in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-Manuel Marrero, an advisor at Cuba”s Energy and Mines Ministry (Minem in Spanish), told Prensa Latina that the nation ”needs foreign investment in order to develop, particularly in expensive and high risk sectors such as oil exploration and production.” He added that ‘nature blessed our archipelago and adjacent waters with hydrocarbon resources of importance, […]

5 May, 2017 Raul Castro Decorates Correa with Jose Marti Order

The Cuban President Raul Castro awarded the Jose Marti Order to his Ecuadorian counterpart Rafael Correa. That is the highest decoration granted by the Cuban state to those who fight for independence, freedom and solidarity.

5 May, 2017 Rejection to Trial Against High Magistrate in Nepal

United Nations. – Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned today the decision of the two majority formations of the Nepalese Parliament to open a political trial to the President of the Supreme Court, Sushia Karki. The deputies from the Communist Party and the Nepalese Congress party filed a motion alleging […]

5 May, 2017 Maduro Calls to a Higher Social Leading

The President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro called this Thursday to the revolutionary leadership to awaken social leading in the communities, through the National Constituent Assembly.