The festival brought more than 2,000 participants from over 60 countries to the Cuban capital, from February 29 to March 4. This year’s edition was dedicated to Cohiba, the flagship Habanos brand»
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Fidel Castro Highlights Importance of Pope Francis-Patriarch Kirill Meeting in Cuba
The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, said that to struggle for peace is the most sacred duty of all human beings when emphasizing the singular importance of the meeting between Pope Francis and His Holiness Kirill»
His Holiness Kirill Pays Pastoral Visit to Cuba (+photos)
Raúl Castro Ruz, president of Cuba’s Councils of Ministers and State, this afternoon received at José Martí International Airport His Holiness Kirill, who is making his first pastoral visit to the island as Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. Also present for the welcome were Esteban Lazo Hernández, member of the Political Bureau and president of the National Assembly of »
Cabrisas Welcomes Governor of the U.S. State of Virgina
Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, vice-president of the Council of Ministers, welcomed this Monday the Governor of the U.S. State of Virginia, Terry MacAuliffe, who currently pays a working visit to the Caribbean island»
Infant Mortality Rate in Cuba: Sancti Spiritus Registers 4.2 in 2015
Cuba ended 2014 maintaining the rate established during the last months of 2013, – 4.2 per 1,000 live births – the lowest achieved to date, and among the best in the world»
Alicia, the Undisputed Star of World Ballet
The Prima ballerina assoluta was honored this December 21st, on the occasion of her 95th birthday anniversary with a gala organized by the National Ballet of Cuba»
Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts to Find a Solution for Cuban Emigrants
This Tuesday, Mexico hosted a meeting to address the situation of Cuban migrants, in which the nations of the area participated, together with representatives from Ecuador, Colombia, the USA, Cuba, and IOM representatives»
Cuba: Raúl Castro Welcomes President of Cape Verde
In the afternoon of December 16, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, president of the Councils of State and Ministers, received his Excellency Dr. Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, president of the Republic of Cape Verde, making an official visit to the country.»
Costa Rica President to Arrive in Cuba for Official Visit
His Excellency Mr. Luis Guillermo Solis, president of the Republic of Costa Rica, will arrive in Cuba this Sunday, December 13, for an official visit.»
Fidel Castro Congratulates Nicolas Maduro for December 6 Speech
The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro sent a letter to Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, praising the brilliant and courageous speech he delivered last December 6th, as soon as he knew about the results of the legislative elections.»