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Cuba Hosts Half-Marathon in Varadero
Jan 31, 2019
The second edition of the Varadero Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 31 with the aim of becoming the most enjoyable race in the Caribbean, said in Matanzas Tuesday the organizers.
Cuba and OPEC Fund Sign Loan Agreement in Vienna
Jan 30, 2019
The Vice President of the Council of Ministers of Cuba, Ricardo Cabrisas and Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, General Director of the Fund of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for International Development, today signed a Loan Agreement.
Development Zone in Cuba to Strengthen Production Chains
Jan 30, 2019
The Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM), located about 45 kilometers west of Havana, is currently working to strengthen productive chains with the rest of the Cuban economy.
Cuba Will Request Baseball Caribbean Series Venue of 2020 or 2021
Jan 27, 2019
Cuba will request the headquarters of the Caribbean Series of 2020 or 2021, said today the president of the Cuban Baseball Federation, Higinio Vélez.
Cuba, the UK Work to Strengthen University Cooperation
Jan 27, 2019
Cuba and the United Kingdom will increase cooperation in academic matters through the signing of new agreements between their universities, the Cuban Minister of Higher Education, Jose Ramon Saborio, said in London.
Unusual Photo Contest With Nature as Theme
Jan 27, 2019
An unusual photo contest is being organized by Cuban authorities for next February, dedicated to capture birds in very attractive sites of this archipelago.
Iberia Airline Joins Havana's 500th Anniversary
Jan 25, 2019
The Spanish airline Iberia keeps its eyes on Havana´s 500 anniversary next November 16 and for that date there is a tourist movement, a company statement said.
World Teachers to Attend International Congress in Cuba
Jan 25, 2019
Delegates from Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and United States will attend the 16th International Pedagogy Congress 2019, announced Thursady the organizers of the event.
Cuban Tourism Grows 10 pct So Far in 2019
Jan 25, 2019
Cuban tourism grows 10 percent so far this year, stressed in Madrid Minister of that sector in Cuba, Manuel Marrero.
Cuban Soccer Confirms Presence in Caribbean Tournament
Jan 23, 2019
The president of the Cuban Football Association (AFC), Luis Hernandez, confirmed the presence of a team from the island in the second edition of the Caribbean Club Shield tournament, qualifier for the Concacaf League.
Viengsay Valdes, New Deputy Director of Cuba´s National Ballet
Jan 23, 2019
The first ballerina of the Cuba´s National Ballet (BNC) Viengsay Valdes became Tuesday the artistic deputy director of the company headed by the legendary Alicia Alonso, 98 years old.
PROGRAM FIESTA DEL TAMBOR (DRUM FEAST) 2019
Jan 23, 2019
PROGRAM FIESTA DEL TAMBOR (DRUM FEAST) 2019
Cuban Fabrica de Arte Nominated to World Travel Awards
Jan 23, 2019
The Cuban Art Factory (Fabrica de Arte) (FAC) was nominated for the World Travel and Tourism Awards, for the third consecutive year, announces today a statement from the institution.
Cuban Medical Services Company Promotes its Offers in Spain
Jan 23, 2019
Cuban Medical Services Marketing Company (CSMC) is launches its product portfolio at the Spanish Tourism Fair, one of the most prestigious in the world.
UNESCO Awards Jose Marti Prize to Roberto Fernandez Retamar
Jan 22, 2019
UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay awarded the Jose Marti International Prize to the outstanding Cuban intellectual Roberto Fernandez Retamar, diplomatic sources announced Monday.
Prensa Latina's Outstanding Role in the Fight against Media War
Jan 22, 2019
The Truth Operation is still in force and Prensa Latina maintains its leading role against the media war, stated today in this capital the president of the Latin American Federation of Journalists, Juan Carlos Camaño.
USA Jazz Band Builds Bridges in Cuba
Jan 19, 2019
''Mushulu Band'' is a musical project that seeks to defend from jazz the differences, blur borders and spread respect, tolerance and acceptance,'' declared members of this U.S. band today.
New York Times Recognizes Cuba's Health Achievements
Jan 19, 2019
Cuba is doing an awesome job in the health sector, from which the United States could learn, an editorial in The New York Times newspaper stated Friday.
Cuba to Build Two Five-Star Hotels in Ancon Peninsula
Jan 19, 2019
Cuban Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero announced today that two large five-star hotels are being built in the Ancon Peninsula, about 12 kilometers south of the city of Trinidad.
US Athletics Delegation Offers Clinics in Cuba
Jan 19, 2019
Former triple jumping stars, Willie Banks and Kenny Harrison, lead a U.S. athletics delegation visiting Cuba to offer clinics to coaches and athletes and initiate an exchange, Radio Havana Cuba reported.
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