The Chinese government made official today a donation to Cuba of 700 million yuan—some 100 million dollars—for projects of social impact linked to priority sectors of the economy in the island.
Cuba commemorates first guerrilla victory
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel saluted the 66th anniversary of the first victorious battle of the Rebel Army, the guerrilla force led by Fidel Castro and created to launch the national liberation war (1956-1958) against the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista.
International Forum Pays Homage to National Hero Jose Marti
The 5th International Conference entitled “For World Balance with All and for the Good of All, Dialog of Civilizations” paying homage to Cuban National Hero Jose Marti will take place at Havana’s Convention Center next week.
Cuban Parliament continues preparations to strengthen the system of People's Power
The Cuban Parliament continues today the preparation process to strengthen the system of People's Power, with a meeting at the National Capitol, headquarters of the legislature, headed by its secretary, Homero Acosta.
Cuba launches today Microgrid for photovoltaic solar energy
The Center for Information Management and Energy Development (CUBAENERGIA) launches today a microgrid for electricity generation with solar photovoltaic ("FV" by its Spanish acronym) devices for research, development and self-supply of renewable energy sources.
Hungarian FM to begin official visit to Cuba
The Hungarian minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, Peter Szijjártó, will arrive in Cuba this Wednesday for an official visit, Cuban foreign ministry announced today.
January, coldest month of the year in Cuba
The remarkably cold temperatures reported in recent days confirm January as the coldest month in Cuba.
Cuba expands its early childhood care initiative using children centers
Cuba currently has 60 children's homes, an option for the care of children that is spreading in the country, allowing the increase of early childhood care, the head of the Ministry of Education ( MINED), Ena Elsa Velazquez Cobiella emphasized.
Congress of architects and engineers kicks off in Havana
The 9th Congress of the National Association of Architects and Construction Engineers of Cuba (UNAICC by its Spanish acronym) begins this Wednesday at the Havana Convention Center and will last until Friday with the attendance of 350 delegates and guests.
US Coast Guard Returns Irregular Cuban Migrants
The US Coast Guard Service returned to Cuba a new group of 82 irregular migrants to the western Cuban Orozco harbor.
French Ambassador Pays Homage to Fidel Castro
France’s ambassador to Cuba Laurent Burin Des Roziers laid a wreath at the tomb of Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro Ruz at Santiago de Cuba’s Santa Ifigenia cemetery on Monday.
With Fidel and the revolutionaries, a January of celebration in the westernmost Cuban region
From very early on January 17, 1959, thousands of inhabitants of Pinar del Rio awaited the arrival of Fidel Castro and the triumphant barbudos, with the joy of those who know they are free and protagonists of new pages in history.
Diaz-Canel recalls legacy of important Cuban poet and revolutionary
Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Party's Central Committee and president of the country, recalled today the life and work of Cuban poet and revolutionary Ruben Martinez Villena, on the occasion of the 89th anniversary of his death.
Cuba updates rice production forecasts
Science, technology and innovation are destined to become pillars for the revival of rice production in Cuba, which in the current decade has been limited due, basically, to the general lack of inputs and spare parts for the grain harvesting machines.
Cuban Science Day, a result of Fidel's shrewdness
On January 15, 1960, shortly after the triumph of the Revolution and before the Literacy Campaign, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro foresaw that the Homeland would have brilliant men and women who would accumulate and use knowledge for the benefit of the people.
Cuban Parliament President Meets India’s Foreign Minister
Cuban Parliament president Esteban Lazo met on Friday with India’s visiting minister for Foreign and Cultural Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi.