Archivo de July, 2017

17 July, 2017 Juan Rius Rivera Brigade Visits Cuba

Juan Rius Rivera Puerto Rican Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba was received this Monday at the Julio Antonio Mella International Camp in Caimito, where they paid homage to Boricua revolutionary Julio Vives, an independent fighter.

17 July, 2017 Unstoppable Wave of Wildfires in Italy

The surge of wildfires plaguing Italy for several days this Monday approached about twenty-five kilometers to Rome, in the pine forests of Castelfusano, very close to the west coast of the peninsula.

17 July, 2017 Heroes of Nicaragua Honored in Sao Paulo Forum

Representatives of the 22 delegations at the 23rd meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum, paid homage this Monday to Nicaraguan hero Augusto Cesar Sandino and the founders of the Sandinista National Liberation Front.

17 July, 2017 Dominican Singer Sergio Vargas Arrives in Cuba

Dominican singer Sergio Vargas with his orchestra arrived this Monday in Havana, where he will perform for the first time next Friday 21 with Cuban troubadour Tony Avila.

17 July, 2017 Tourists Love Diving in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-Hundread of tourists love the adventures of diving in Cuba according to reports from tour operators. Cuban natural coral reefs could be observed and sea swimmers could find very interesting things in our marine bottoms, others dont only dive but like do snokerling. Some good places to practice this sports are the Isle of […]

17 July, 2017 Cuba Graduates New Group of International Chefs

Havana, Cuba.-The Culinary Association of Cuba,FACRC, has graduated 24 Chefs of international ranking in its course corresponding to 2016-2017. One of the teachers according to a press release from that organization, Jorge Junco, expressed recognition for the quality of the group that was graduated in this ocassion. FACRC presidente, Chef Eddy Fernández, mentioned the importance […]

17 July, 2017 Colombia’s President Begins Official Agenda in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, will meet today here with his Cuban peer, Raul Castro, at the Revolution Palace, in the context of his current official visit to the island. Prior to the meeting, the president of that South American nation will pay tribute to National Hero, Jose Marti, and receive the official welcome. […]

14 July, 2017 Political and Social Crisis in Brazil

The dismantling of labor legislation and the reform of the pension system pending of approval, create today the conditions for a social upheaval in Brazil, politician Luiz Alberto de Viana Moniz warned.

14 July, 2017 They Ask the Venezuelan Government to Face Economic War

Orlando Camacho, candidate for the National Constituent Assembly of Venezuela, referred this Friday to the need for the State to regularize the Law of Costs and Fair Prices to confront the economic war imposed on the country.

14 July, 2017 China Wants to Deepen Relations with the United Nations

UNITED NATIONS, New York.-. China reaffirmed this Friday its willingness to deepen cooperation with the United Nations, to contribute more to global peace and development. UNITED NATIONS, New York.- China reaffirmed this Friday its willingness to deepen cooperation with the United Nations, to contribute more to global peace and development. Chinese Vice-President Li Yuanchao made […]

14 July, 2017 South African Physicians Culminate Their Studies

Seventy South African physicians who studied in Cuba graduated this Friday at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in a ceremony presided by the Vice ministers of Health, Joe Phaahla and Ileana Morales.

14 July, 2017 Despite Problems Economy Grew

In the first half of 2017 the national Gross Domestic Product grew 1.1 percent, Minister of Economy and Planning Ricardo Cabrisas said in presenting the results to the parliamentary session presided over by President Raul Castro.

14 July, 2017 Raul Castro Closes Ordinary Session of Cuban Parliament

The President of the Councils of State and of Ministers, Army General Raul Castro, pointed out that despite the financial tensions the Gross Domestic Product grew 1.1 per cent in the first semester, which denotes a change in the sign of economy compared to last year.

14 July, 2017 Deputies Approve 2016 Budget Outturn

Cuban parliamentarians approved this Friday the 2016 budget outturn report and the opinion referred to it, in plenary session of the National Assembly attended by President of the Councils of States and Ministers Army General Raul Castro.

14 July, 2017 Cuban Foreign Minister Welcomes UN Human Rights Expert

Havana, Cuba.-Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla welcomed the United Nations independent expert on human rights and international solidarity, Virginia Dandan Thursday, at the Cuban Foreign Ministry headquarters. During the meeting, both officials agreed on the importance of the visit by the UN expert to know first hand about the Cuban experience and the […]

14 July, 2017 Caravan of Pastors for Peace Begins Visit to Cuba

HaHavana, Cuba.-The 28th Caravan of the United States-Cuba Friendship, led by Pastors for Peace, arrived today to Cuba, seeking to support the calls for the end of the economic, financial and commercial blockade set up by the United States. The caravan arrived in Havana from Mexico and will stay for two weeks in Cuba. As […]

14 July, 2017 Cuban Parliamentarians Discuss Computerization Policy

Havana, Cuba.-Cuban parliamentarians were informed today on the new policy of computerization of the society, from its implementation to the first results of this project, which has a high economic and social impact for the country. The plan, which was presented in the plenary session by Cuban Minister of Communications Maimir Mesa before the 9th […]