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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The crew of Venezuelan school ship Simon Bolivar, began today its activities in Cuba, where they paid tribute to the national hero Jose Marti and the great independence leader the ship is named after.
Havana, Cuba.-Cuban President Raul Castro is presiding over the main event on Workers” International Day at Havana”s Revolution Square, where a mass parade in defense of socialism is taking place. Government officials, historic personages, intellectuals, the diplomatic corps in Cuba and trade union leaders from several countries were invited to participate in the festivities in […]
Havana, Cuba.-This year’s May Day march in Havana will be led by 50,000 youths who will march “For Fidel, for Raúl, for the historic leadership of the Revolution, and for the youths that gave their lives during the process, for our combatants and for the history of Cuba” This year’s May Day march in the […]
Havana, Cuba.-The May Day parade will be a demonstration of the Cuban workers” commitment to the work of the Revolution, the general secretary of the Cuban Workers” Confederation (CTC), Ulises Guilarte, said. In an interview on local television, the union leader noted that from all corners of the country, workers assured the levels of efficiency […]
Havana, Cuba.-An investment forum stands out today among the proposals of the second day of HostelCuba, which includes intense agenda of private roundtable discussions and discussions among professionals. HostelCuba International Hotel Business and Catering Fair is an event organized by FIRE Barcelona and Palco Business Group, which succeeded to triple the number of participants and […]
Kiev, Ukraine.-The organization ”Stop the blockade against Cuba” has held a rally in front of the U.S. embassy in this capital to demand the end of the blockade against the island, diplomatic sources said today. The activity was also related to a new anniversary of the mercenary invasion on Playa Giron (Bay of Pigs), in […]
