Havana, Cuba.-The second day of the Havana Model United Nations (Havmun) will include today keynote speeches from many UN agencies and debates of the commissions on international issues. The program includes working sessions of the United Nations Environment Program and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, as well as a paper by representatives […]
San Jose, Costa Rica.-Prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso appreciated today here, also on behalf of members of the National Ballet of Cuba, the welcome given by Costa Rican audience and authorities. ‘I am very pleased by the love and welcome given by the Costa Rican people’, Alicia Alonso told the Prensa Latina news agency at […]
New York, United States.-Cuba said that Latin America and the Caribbean is an inspiration for other regions in nuclear disarmament at the United Nations in an event for the 50th year of the Tlatelolco agreement. Cuban permanent representative at UN Anayansi Rodriguez said that this organization was the first to declare this highly populated region […]
New York, United States.-Activist Ike Nahem said today that one of the priorities of solidarity with Cuba in the United States must be to break the siege of disinformation on the island in the northern country. In an interview with Prensa Latina, the coordinator for solidarity with Cuba in New York stated that the best […]
Hanoi, Vietnam.-Officials from Vietnam and Cuba have agreed to boost cooperation in political and party work, during a meeting as part of the visit of a delegation from the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) concluded today. That position was reaffirmed by the Chairman of the General Department of Politics, Colonel General Luong Cuong, […]
Havana, Cuba.- The 22nd Havana Model United Nations (Havmun) begins today at the Main Lecture hall of the Havana University with an extensive program of keynote speeches and working sessions of several agencies of that international body. This time, panels will be held by the Pan-American Health Organization, the United Nations Environment Program and the […]
Havana, Cuba.-With a jam session that summons guest artists, Havana World Music Festival comes to an end Sunday at the Factory of Cuban Art (FAC), in this capital. From Thursday, March 23rd, the FAC and the Metropolitan Park of Havana were the stages for bands of a wide rande of musical trends from around the […]
Havana, Cuba.-Fiagrob 2017, the 20th International Agro-Industrial and Food-and-Agriculture Fair, that began on March 18 at Rancho Boyeros exhibition center is closing today with several rodeo events, such as parade, calf roping, bull tumbling and others. In this edition, teams from Mexico, Panama and the host country are participating in these activities, which seek to […]
New Delhi, India.-A delegation of the National Assembly of the People”s Power of Cuba (ANPP, Parliament) arrived today in this capital to exchange experiences and reinforce working links with Indian Parliament. The chairwoman of the ANPP’s International Relations Commission, Yolanda Ferrer, told Prensa Latina the visit is aimed at increasing bilateral links. The Cuban delegation […]
Hanoi, Vietnam.-The Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong affirmed today that the visit of the Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba, Leopoldo Cintra Frías will contribute to the promotion of the excellent bilateral relations. When welcoming the also General of the Army Corps, Phu Trong referred to the […]
Havana, Cuba.- Delegates from six countries will attend the 3th International Technology and Health Convention from Monday in this capital, the organizers confirmed at a press conference. The event will bring together professionals, technicians, students and executives from Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru and the host country in Havana’s Convention Center, stated the vice president […]
Havana, Cuba.-Almost a tenth of the world”s population is lacking safe drinking water, so an international forum in Cuba have been discussing problems and successful experiences in the use of this vital resource. China’s Environment Minister, Wang Hong, stated that there is an urgent need to increase understanding efforts to establish a new era of […]
Havana, Cuba.-The 20th International Agricultural Fair, Fiagrop 2017, continues its work here today at the Havana-based Rancho Boyeros exhibition area, with the participation of about 170 exhibitors from Mexico, Netherlands, Germany, Cuba and other countries. Opened on Monday, March 20th, by Agriculture Minister, Gustavo Rodriguez, the event has among its innovations the addition of a […]
Havana, Cuba.-U.S. and Cuban researchers analyze the frequency and intensity of hurricanes that ravaged the island in the past, during a workshop being held today in this capital, informs daily Granma. Experts grouped in the scientific project Evaluatiobn of Paleoclimates and Paleohurricanes in Cuba and the Caribbean in the last 10 thousand years, based on […]
Havana, Cuba.-The fourth edition of the festival Havana World Music (HWM) will develop this year with the intention to set the capital in motion to the rhythm of different musical styles, as rock, hip-hop and jazz, the organizers announced. ‘Music will not stop from March 23-26 at the two places chosen for this purpose: Fabrica […]
Havana, Cuba.-The Ninth International Conference on Renewable Energy, Saving of Energy and Energy Education (CIER 2017) will examine in this capital the efficiency in the use of those and new sources, informed today organizers of the event. The president of the Organizing Committee, Joel Morales, added that the venue is planned from May 31 to […]
Havana, Cuba.-More than 14 countries, and several United Nations (UN) agencies, are participating in the 2nd International Convention on Water Resources, Cubagua 2017, opened today in this capital. France, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, China, Denmark, Mexico, Germany, Canada, Spain, and the United States are among the participating nations. The number of participants in this edition exceeds […]
Havana, Cuba.-Dazhu Yang, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will visit the Agency of Nuclear Energy and Advanced Technologies (AENTA), as part of his official visit to Cuba. Yang will meet with AENTA president, Daniel Lopez, to exchange on the state of technical cooperation. Directors of the National Nuclear Safety Center, […]
Havana, cuba.-A delegation from the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) will visit Cuba next April to exchange with tourism and trade authorities, officials said. The president of the Federation of Culinary Associations of the Republic of Cuba (Facrc), Eddy Fernández, said today that the visit is scheduled from April 1 to 6, when they […]
Moscow, Russia.-The Communist parties of Cuba and United Russia (UR) signed today a collaboration agreement on personnel training and working with the youth. The Cuban ambassador to Russia, Emilio Lozada García, and the Deputy Secretary for International Relations of the UR General Council, Sergei Zhelezniak, signed the agreement. The two parties also agreed to collaborate […]
