Archivo de July, 2017

6 July, 2017 Japanese Navy Training Squadron to Arrive in Havana

Havana, Cuba.-A Training Squadron of the Japanese Self-defense Navy is to arrive today in Havana on an official visit, informed daily Granma. During their stay in the Cuban capital, Japanese sailors will carry out a program of activities including visits of courtesy to the head of the Revolutionary Navy, to the president of the National […]

6 July, 2017 Cuban Congress of Forestry Technicians Promotes Agroecology

Havana, cuba.-gro-ecology as a method of obtaining healthy products will be promoted by the 5th Congress of the Cuban Association of Agricultural and Forestry Technicians (Actaf), which will be held this month, its organizers reported Wednesday. Cooperartive members thank the laudable vision of the directions and trainings of the Actaf, linking the production of various […]

6 July, 2017 Broad International Cooperation of the Cuban Forestry Association

Havana, Cuba.-Over 11 international cooperation projects for an amount of about $11 million USD have been developed in recent years by the Cuban Association of Agricultural and Forest Technicians (ACTAF). These programs are closely related to the strengthening of scientific and technical capacity, agro-ecological articulation, sustainable agriculture design, start-up of mini-industries, among other issues, according […]

5 July, 2017 They Reveal Expedition’s Discovery in Cuban Reefs

New species, reservoirs of invasive lionfish, Mackerel shoals with commercial value, and healthy corals were some of the findings of the first expedition made by Cuban and American scientists, who traveled through Cuba for a month.

5 July, 2017 In Havana Congress of Forestry Technicians

The fifth Congress of the Cuban Association of Agricultural and Forestry Technicians will be held next July 17 and 18 in Havana, with the purpose of promoting sustainable agricultural and forestry development on agro-ecological bases.

5 July, 2017 Caravan in Miami Will Protest against Blockade

The Cuban emigration organizations in Miami composing the Marti Alliance Coalition convened a caravan of cars on Saturday, July 8 to protest against the blockade to Cuba and ask for the normalization of bilateral relations.

5 July, 2017 European Parliament Ratifies Cooperation Agreement with Cuba

The European Parliament ratified this Wednesday the Agreement on Political Dialogue and Cooperation between the European Union and Cuba, signed at the end of 2016, which promotes diplomatic and economic relations between the community bloc and the island.

5 July, 2017 The Van Van Took Its Music to Portugal

Cuban orchestra Los Van Van offered a massive concert, which closed the festivities of Lisbon, as reported by representatives of the Cuban Embassy in Portugal.

5 July, 2017 Cuban Comic Writers To Hold Festival in Camaguey

Camaguey, Cuba.-The central city of Camaguey, in the province with the same name, is ready to open the 7th Festival of Comic Art from July 5th to 8th with the presence of outstanding Cuban comic writers. The organizing committee of the event, held in cooperation with the Council of Plastic Arts in the province, scheduled […]

5 July, 2017 Literary Festival Opens Summertime in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-More than 50 books will be launched on Friday in the main cities of Cuba, as part of the Festival of Arts, said today Edel Morales, vice president of the Cuban Institute of the Book (ICL). The traditional ‘Evening of the Books’ will be held in Havana across 23rd, one of the main streets […]

5 July, 2017 Confronting Cuba in Baseball is Thermometer for USA: Paul Seiler

North Carolina, United States.-Despite winning the last four games against Cuba, the executive director of USA Baseball, Paul Seiler, says that to confront Cubans in this popular sport is a thermometer for the United States. ‘We measure the competitive level of our team according to its result in the competition with Cuban selections, that is […]

5 July, 2017 Protected Areas, A Solution to Environmental Challenges, Says Expert

Havana, cuba.-Protected areas are natural solutions to the global challenges related to climate change, the director of National Natural Parks in Colombia, Julia Miranda, said today. Such preservation of natural spaces will help face problems as soil degradation, food security, access to water, health and welfare, asserted Miranda during the opening conference to the 11th […]

5 July, 2017 President of Gabon visits Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-The President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba will pay an official visit to Cuba from Thursday, July 6, according to the Cuban Foreign Ministry´s website. The website reports that H.E. Mr. Ali Bongo will hold official talks with Cuban authorities and carry out other activities. On May, the Gabonese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie […]

4 July, 2017 Thousands of Refugees Crossed the Mediterranean

The International Organization for Migration reported this Tuesday that more than 100 thousand refugees arrived this year by the Mediterranean to Europe, less than half compared to last year.