Cuban women play a crucial role in the economic and political development of the country as a result of the defense of their full rights through the years of socialist revolution.
Obama Signs Routine Extension to Keep Blockade against Cuba
The President of the United States, Barak Obama, extended for another year the measures of the commercial blockade against Cuba, the White House informed on Friday.
Renowned Ecclesiastical Activist Presents Book in Havana
Michael Lapsley, renowned ecclesiastical activist and close friend of Cuba, presented on Friday in this capital his autobiographical book Reconciliarse con el pasado: Un camino desde la lucha por la libertad hacia la sanacion.
President of PARLATINO Praises Cuba's Active Participation in his Organization
Deputy Elias Castillo, of Panama, president of the Latin American Parliament (PARLATINO), highlighted on Friday in this capital that Cuba has had a very active participation for several years in that legislative organ.
Raul Confers Antonio Maceo Order to Air Force Brigade
Army General Raul Castro, First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party and President of the councils of State and Ministers conferred on Friday the Antonio Maceo Order on the Air Force Brigade of the Playa Giron Guard, on the occasion of its 55th anniversary.
Diaz-Canel Meets with President of PARLATINO
The First Vice-president of the councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Diaz-Canel, met on Friday afternoon with deputy Elias Castillo, President of the Latin American Parliament (PARLATINO), who is in Cuba to attend activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of that institution and to take part in the meetings of its commissions of Health and Tourism and the Environment, under way in Havana.
Cuba Marks World Sexual Health Day
Havana—The Cuban Sexual Education Center (CENESEX) is marking World Sexual Education Dlay with a series of activities dedicated to children and adolescents on issues related to the subject.
World Campaign in Solidarity with The Five Begins in Cuba
The World Campaign of Solidarity with The Five and against Terrorism, which will take place until October 6 in 38 nations, began on Thursday in Cuba.
Latin American Parliament Holds Sessions in Havana
The Latin American Parliament’s Commissions on Health, the Environment and Tourism are meeting in Havana this weekend to consider draft legislations in their fields, as the institution marks its 50th anniversary.
Cuba Needs Strong Socialist Enterprises
Cuban vice-president Salvador Valdes Mesa said in eastern Guantanamo that the country needs to count on a strong state and socialist entrepreneurial sector marked by high efficiency in order to achieve economic advancement.
Tourist Portal Selects Cuban Mascotte Hotel among Best of the Year
Holiday Check Quality Selection, the largest European portal on the Internet with opinions on tourist facilities, assessed the Mascotte Hotel of this city as one of the best of the world in 2014.
Cuba and Angola to Strengthen Cooperation Relations
Cuban deputy foreign minister Ana Teresita Gonzalez is paying a working visit to Angola to further strengthen bilateral political, diplomatic and cooperation relations.
Cuban External Fixators Patented in 24 Nations
The RALCA external fixators, designed by Cuban Professor Rodrigo Alvarez Cambras in the early 1970s, are patented in 24 nations and used in some 50 with notable results.
Cuba has Best Educational System of L.A. and the Caribbean, Says World Bank
The World Bank has just published a revealing report on the problems of education in Latin America and the Caribbean. Entitled "Excellent Professors: How to improve learning in Latin America and the Caribbean," the study analyzes the public educational systems of countries in the region and the main challenges they face.
Nearly 2 Million Cubans Registered for Next School Year
One million 800 thousand students will be at Cuban schools on September 1 as the 2014-2015 school years opens on the island, according to preliminary figures cited by Education minister Ena Elsa Velasquez.
Fidel Castro Receives Child that Collects his Pictures
Marlon Mendez, an eight year-old Cuban child that has a large collection of photos of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, saw his dream come true after having a meeting with him.