The Jaime Gonzalez Grocier international airport, in the central-south city of Cienfuegos is now ready for American Airlines flights to begin on September 7, after JetBlue and Silver Airways arrived in central Santa Clara city, last week.
Cuba Declares State Mourning for Death of Uzbekistan President
The Cuban Council of State has declared official mourning for the death of the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov.
Zika on the Spotlight of US-Cuba Forum
US and Cuban experts will meet November in Havana during a two-day Zika forum in what is considered the first forum of its kind since both countries reestablished diplomatic relations a year ago.
Information by the Cuban Volleyball Federation
During the hearing of the trial held behind closed doors on August 31, the court of Tampere, Finland, which judged six Cuban athletes, decided to immediately release Dariel Albo Miranda, who will travel to Cuba in the coming hours.
Silver Airways Opens Second US Commercial Route to Cuba
A Silver Airways flight landed Thursday morning at the Abel Santamaria International Airport in central Santa Clara city opening a second US commercial connection with Cuba, following a Jet Blue first flight on Wednesday, in what has been the resumption of direct regular flights between the US and Cuba since they were cancelled over 50 years ago.
WHO Representative in the Philippines Praises Cuban Health System
Dr. Weiler Gundo Aurel, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Philippines, described as very interesting his recent visit to Cuba, along with members of that country's Health Ministry.
Storm claims one life and inflicts property damage in Eastern Cuba
A strong local storm on Tuesday evening hit the western portion of eastern Camaguey city killing one person and inflicting damage on homes, electric and telephone infrastructure.
Jet Blue CEO acknowledges Cuba airport efficiency
Jet Blue Airlines CEO Robin Hayes stressed the efficiency of Cuban airport services after the arrival on Wednesday at Santa Clara´s Abel Santamaria International Airport of Airbus A-320, which resumed direct and commercial US flights to Cuba after over 50 years.
Cuban FM Receives U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Bruno Rodriguez, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, received on Wednesday the Secretary of Transportation of the United States, Anthony Foxx, at the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry in this capital.
Cuban First VP attends sessions of university students' national council
Cuban First Vice-President Miguel Diaz-Canel is attending the last two days of debates on the national Council of the University Students Federation (FEU) underway in Havana city.
Cuba: Heavy Rain Expected for Saturday Afternoon
In its weather forecast for Saturday, the Cuban Institute of Meteorology reiterates that during the day rain will occur in most parts of the country, which may be heavy in the afternoon from Matanzas to Ciego de Avila provinces.
Tropical Wave Threatens Caribbean Islands and Cuba
A tropical wave known as Invest 99L, with potential to develop into a tropical storm, is threatening the Caribbean islands including Cuba as it aims towards the Bahamas.
The Philippines Interested in Cuban Health System
Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial, Secretary of Health of the Philippines, praised on Wednesday in this capital the Cuban health system and expressed her interest in holding exchanges in this field.
Health Delegation of the Philippines Visits Cuba
A large delegation of the Ministry of Health of the Philippines is on a visit to Cuba since Tuesday, with the aim of holding exchanges with authorities of this sector and discussing issues of bilateral interest.
Raul Castro sends congratulations message to Cuban writers and artists
Cuban President Raul Castro congratulated the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) on the occasion of its 55th anniversary.
Raul Castro receives Iranian Foreign Minister
Cuban Raul Castro received Monday afternoon Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who is in Cuba on an official visit.