Jesus Robles, representative in Cuba of the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF), praised in this capital the commitment of the Caribbean nation to demographic research, and its importance in the implementation of public policies.
Cubans can now apply for multiple entry visas to Panama
Panama began to implement a new visa-granting method for Cuban citizens following an executive decree signed by President Juan Carlos Varela.
Two US kayakers crossed the Florida Straits to Cuba
Only two of the 10 American kayakers who departed on Friday 11 from Havana to Key West could complete the journey after nearly 34 hours of rowing and bad weather.
Papal Visit will confirm good relations between The Vatican and Cuba
The presence in Cuba of Pope Francis will confirm the good state of relations between the Cuban government and the Holy See, which marked the 80 anniversary of permanent relations, reads an editorial article on Granma newspaper on Tuesday.
Diaz-Canel Meets with Leaders of Cuban Religious, Fraternal and Ecumenical Organizations
Miguel Diaz-Canel, member of the Politburo of the Cuban Communist Party and First Vice-president of the councils of State and Ministers, met on Monday in this capital with about 100 representatives of religious institutions, fraternal associations and ecumenical organizations of the country.
In Cuba President of Namibia on Official Visit
The President of the Republic of Namibia, Hage Gottfried Geingob, arrived in Havana on an official visit to reaffirm the excellent bonds of cooperation existing between the two countries. His visit will end on September 17.
Cuban Communists Hold Local Meetings Prior to National Congress
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 14 (acn) Cuban Communist Party members held the first 27 municipal meetings, which along with provincial gatherings, started a process towards the 7th Congress of the political organization, slated for April 15 and 16, 2016.
Raul Castro joins Panamanian President in visit to med school
Cuban president Raul Castro joined his Panamanian counterpart Juan Carlos Varela in a visit to the Latin American Medical School (ELAM by its Spanish acronym) this Friday afternoon.
Argentinean President to Travel to Cuba for Pope's Mass
Argentinean head of state Cristina Fernandez will travel to Cuba to attend the mass that will be officiated by Pope Francis at Havana's Revolution Square on Sunday, September 20, the Presidency informed on Friday.
Cuba-US steering committee hold first talks in Havana
Cuba and the United States held the first meeting of a bilateral commission to define the agenda that the two sides will discuss next as part of actions to normalize bilateral relations.
Old Cuban flag exhibited at D.C. embassy returns home
The Cuban flag that was exposed in a room of the Cuban embassy in Washington D.C. during the official opening of that facility, will be returned to eastern Las Tunas province where it was treasured for years.
The US and Cuba will tackle compensation claims
The general director for the United States at the Cuban Foreign Ministry, Josefina Vidal, told reporters a the end of the first meeting of the US-Cuba steering committee on Friday that the two sides decided to consider the issue of compensation claims in their bilateral agenda.
Cuba pardons thousands ahead of Pope´s visit
On the occasion of the visit by Pope Francis, the Cuban Council of State agreed to pardon 3 thousand 522 prisoners, Granma newspaper reported on Friday.
Cuban institution works on a project associated to the Cauto River
The Cuban Association of Animal Production in Holguin, belonging to the Agriculture Ministry, works in the creation of a new project associated with the Cauto River basin aimed at reducing environmental pollution.
Cuba and EU get closer to bilateral political accord
Cuban and European diplomats announced important advancements, particularly in the chapter of trade, during the fifth round of negotiations towards a bilateral accord for political and cooperation dialog, held this week in Havana.
Panamanian President Makes Donation to Cuban Special Education Center
Juan Carlos Varela, president of the Republic of Panama, made a donation in this capital on Thursday to the Solidarity with Panama special education school for children with physical and motor limitations, which he toured as part of his visit to Cuba.