Rain of "stars" in Havana for its 500th birthday

By Mercy Ramos photos: José Tito Meriño

The sky of Havana was filled with luminous "stars" and almost turned a large part of the city into day, the result of a great firework show turned into a precious gift, which cheered up the five-hundred-year-old Cuban capital.

Pope Francis sends a warm message for Havana's 500th anniversary

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Pope Francis sent a warm message to Havana residents on the eve of the 500th anniversary of the founding of their city.

Cuba's Hotel Nacional honors Havana on its 500th anniversary

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Cuba's Hotel Nacional, an icon of the Caribbean island's culture and history, is gearing up for the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana with multiple activities, officials of the institution reported.

The 100 Cities for Peace Foundation prize is awarded to Havana

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The Pax Urbis international prize, awarded by the 100 Cities for Peace Foundation, was given to the Cuban capital for considering that the city and its inhabitants have developed a great work in favor of culture for peace.

Havana Club launches new dark rum, smoked Cuban style

Cubaplus Photos: José Meriño

Havana Club presented its new dark rum, Cuban Smoky Havana, considered the rebel brother of Aged 7 years, born of exclusive mixes of rum aged in barrels where whisky was kept at the San Jose distillery.

PLAN OF MAIN ACTIVITIES AND OPENING OF WORKS FOR THE 500th ANNIVERSARY

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Cubaplus Magazine, in line with the broad program organized by the government of the Cuban capital to celebrate the 500th anniversary of St. Christopher of Havana, is glad to inform its readers of the activities organized for such an important date, next November 16.

Havana will become Habanos’ world capital next February

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Havana will again become the world capital of Premium Habano cigars next February, when it will host more than 2,000 professionals, specialists, businessmen and smoker enthusiasts.

Globalizing Education, A True Challenge

The right to an education includes not only the right to learn, but also the ability to learn throughout ones lifetime. Globalizing this opportunity is the ideal state for a socalled modern society that aspirates to also be one of knowledge and investigation.

Cuban Railways, Touristic Attraction

TEXT AND PHOTOS: F. CAMPOS

Cuba’s railway history, particularly Havana’s, forms part of the thousands of attractions that invite tourists to visit the Caribbean island.

The Martí Theater, All the way into Havana’s history

BY: ROBERTO F. CAMPOS, PHOTOS: PRENSA LATINA

On the 16th of November of this very year, the Cuban capital celebrates 500 years of existenceand the city comes to life. Especially interesting for culture thirsty travellers, among the most common visited places in Havana, there lie patrimonial treasures such as the famous “Martí Theater”.

First Havana Club Course Master Class for Journalists

By Mercy Ramos photos: Havana club

The first Havana Club Course Master Class for journalists was held this week in the Cuban capital, with the participation of around 30 Cuban and foreign media professionals accredited in the country.

New Joint Venture to Distribute Rum Santiago with European Company

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A joint venture was incorporated between Cuba Ron S.A. and a subsidiary of European company Diageo with the purpose of promoting the distribution of well-known Rum Santiago, especially in the market of the old continent.

Artemisa University, internationalization and collaboration

The University of Artemisa, as a result of the actions of an internationalization strategy, has the opportunity to manage and consolidate a policy that transforms it into an active body, stimulating its growth through promotion, exchange and cooperation, with both its regional and international counterparts. In this endeavor.

Cuba, Spain advocate for Expanding Cooperation on Education

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The Spanish Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Pedro Francisco Duque, advocated on Monday in Havana for strengthening relations with Cuba, based on a strong cultural and humanistic tradition.

Sugar Industry's Role in Latin American Integration Noted

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The importance of the sugar industry as a factor for Latin American integration was highlighted at the opening session of the 15th International Meeting on Sugarcane and Byproducts (Diversification 2019), which is being attended by nearly 400 experts from 20 countries.