Puerto Rican Independence leader Oscar Lopez Rivera who unjustly served almost 36 years in US prisons will arrive on November 12th to Cuba on an official visit, where he is to receive the Solidarity Order conferred by the Council of State.
Josefina Vidal Characterized New US Measures against Cuba as a Setback
The US government measures announced on Wednesday by the US State, Treasury and Commerce Departments confirm the serious setback of bilateral relations as a result of the change of policy towards Cuba pronounced by President Donald Trump, said Josefina Vidal Ferreiro, General Director of the US Division of the Foreign Ministry.
Ulises Rosales del Toro Meets with Niger’s Foreign Minister
Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Ulises Rosales del Toro met on Wednesday in Havana with Niger’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Nigeriens Living Abroad, Ibrahim Yacoubou who is on an official visit to the island.
Raul Castro Presides the Activity for the Centennial of the October Revolution
Cuban President Raul Castro and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party assisted on Tuesday in Havana at the political-cultural gala for the Centennial of the October Socialist Revolution.
Cuba will have botanical gardens in all provinces
Cuba works so that in the near future all its provinces to have botanical gardens, with the aim of contributing to the conservation of the flora and allowing the visit of scientists and lovers of these leisure centers.
Esteban Lazo Thanks Africa’s Support Against the Blockade
The President of the Cuban National Assembly, Esteban Lazo Hernandez thanked on Thursday in Havana the African governments for voting for Cuba’s Resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the US against the Caribbean island.
Inaugural Flight Between Toronto and Santa Clara
Sunwing Airlines inaugurated a flight between Toronto and Santa Clara on Thursday with tourists visiting the central part of the country via the Abel Santamaria International Airport during the country’s high tourism season.
Nomination Process of Delegates to the Municipal Assemblies of the People’s Power Concludes
The nomination process of candidates to the municipal assemblies of the People’s Power scheduled from September 4th to October 30th has successfully concluded in the country.
Cuban Minister Exchanges with UNESCO Expert
The Minister of Science, Technology and Environment, Elba Rosa Perez Montoya met on Wednesday in Paris with Vladimir Ryabinin, Executive Secretary of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanography Commission.
Cuba and Turkey Strengthen Economic and Cultural Ties
Cuba and Turkey coincide in broadening their comercial ties and increase business that will contribute in bilateral exchanges in economy, culture and biotechnology.
Brazil and Cuba Reinforce Commercial Relations
National Brazil Day was [I1] celebrated on Wednesday in the context of the 35th International Havana Trade Fair, FIHAV 2017 with desires of reinforcing economic and commercial relations between the South American nation and Cuba.
Cuba and the Czech Republic Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Cuba and the Czech Republic signed on Wednesday in Havana a memorandum of understanding during the 3rd day of the International Trade Fair, FIHAV 2017 aimed at strengthening economic and commercial ties between both nations.
US defies UN and announces blockade on Cuba will continue
US Ambassador Nikki Haley delivered a defiant speech against the UN when she took the floor to defend the over 50 years old blockade of her country against Cuba.
Blocks of nations express in UN decisive rejection of the blockade
A forceful and decisive rejection of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba was expressed today before the General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA), by groups of countries opposed to that unilateral policy over 50 years old.
Cuban First VP Diaz-Canel receives Minister of India
The First Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, received Monday morning Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, who heads a large delegation of businessmen will participate in the XXXV International Fair of Havana.
Cuba slashes internet fees by a third
The Cuban Telecommunications Company (ETECSA) announced on Monday , the reduction of internet costs from 1.50 to 1.00 cuc for an hour of connection.