When we said goodbye to the first quarter of 2020, a new scourge suddenly became entrenched in our lives: COVID-19, a highly contagious and lethal virus that 13 months later keeps doing as it pleases in Cuba and the world despite supreme efforts against it.
Ana Maura, two great passions in one profession
If we were to summarize the life of the Cuban Ana Maura Aguilar Novena, one outstanding element would undoubtedly be the more than three decades devoted to educating.
Diaz-Canel calls US officials' alleged concerns about human rights in Cuba as shameful
Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez called today on Twitter the alleged concerns of U.S. officials about the human rights, life and health of Cubans as shameful.
Cuba mourns loss of life after windstorms in China
Cuban FM Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla mourned today on Twitter the loss of human lives and material damage after the strong windstorms registered in Jiangsu, China.
Cuba approves new measures to boost food production
New measures aimed at boosting food production in Cuba were approved by the country's top leadership and published on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture (MINAG).
La Mejorana's legacy of unity
After huge difficulties, in early May 1895, the three leaders of the Necessary War, José Martí, Máximo Gómez and Antonio Maceo, joined the fight for independence after disembarking on the Guantanamo coast under the noses of the Spanish navy and army.
Cuba with firm steps towards immunization against COVID-19, stresses Díaz-Canel
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic of Cuba, said on Sunday that the vaccine candidate Abdala is approaching the goal and that "We are taking firm steps towards the total immunization of the country".
May Day: United We Make Cuba
Under the slogan United we Make Cuba, May Day is marked throughout the Caribbean island nation virtually for the second consecutive year due to the impact by the COVID-19 pandemic, but with the people’s creative initiative to celebrate the historic date from work centers and homes.
Cuba hosts International Solidarity Meeting
The World Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba, held by the Cuban Workers Federation (CTC by its Spanish acronym) and the Cuban Friendship Institute (ICAP by its Spanish acronym), to begin , online, today.
Cuban Telecommunications Company denies rumors about international mobile recharging service
The Cuban Telecommunications Company (ETECSA) denied on Thursday rumors spreading in social media about the international mobile recharge service.
Cuban president urged to look into causes of COVID-19 outbreak
Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Cuba communist party and president of the country, said today on Twitter that he has indicated to deepen in the causes of the outbreak of the COVID-19 in the country, beyond the incidence of the genetic variants of the virus.
Cuba exhibited the contributions of its universities in the confrontation with COVID-19
Representatives of Cuban educational and scientific institutions presented on Thursday the contributions of the country's universities in confronting the COVID-19, during a virtual forum on the World Conference on Higher Education of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO).
Cuban vice president tours food production centers and areas in Cuban province
Salvador Valdes Mesa, Cuban VP, met this morning with AZCUBA executives and workers in the province of Camaguey(central Cuba), at the beginning of a meeting with representatives of food-producing areas in the territory.
Cuban parliament president congratulates African counterparts on important celebrations
Esteban Lazo Hernandez, president of the National Assembly of People's Power, sent letters to three African counterparts to convey, on behalf of the Cuban people, congratulations on important dates.
May Day: Homage to Health Workers and Scientists
The Cuban trade union movement will mark International Workers’ Day on May 1st and pay homage to the health specialists and scientists who are restlessly fighting against COVID-19.
Direct contracts of consumables and machinery for agricultural and livestock production approved
The Ministry of Domestic Trade of Cuba (MINCIN) approved the direct contracting of agricultural consumables and machinery between producers and suppliers, in line with the extended scope of Resolution 43 of March 2020.