Cuba

President Raul Castro held a meeting with Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergei Lavrov, who is on a state visit in the island.»

Cuba and the European Union have begun a round of negotiations towards a political and cooperation accord in an effort to contribute to the normalization of bilateral relations.»

Cuba and Russia condemned the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Western governments against Moscow, during official talks held in Havana between Foreign Ministers Bruno Rodriguez and Serguei Lavrov.»

“Fidel, a history, five opinions,” containing pictures by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, will be launched today at Buenos Aires International Book Fair (FILBA), one of the largest literary parties in the Spanish-speaking world.»

Secretary of State of Holy See, Cardenal Pietro Parolin, welcomed Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, in Vatican City.»

The 53rd National Vaccination Campaign against poliomyelitis in Cuba begins its second stage today, with more than 500,000 children to be vaccinated.»

The VI Regional Conference ILGALAC in Varadero, Cuba honors the country’s progress in promoting respect for sexual orientation.»

Cuba will chair, for the first time, the World Health Assembly, the 67th edition of which will be held on May 19-24 in Geneva, announced an official of the Cuban Public Health Ministry (MINSAP).»

The United Left (IU) has requested that the European Union (EU) denounce the U.S. ZunZuneo program for its attempts at destabilizing Cuba.»

The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, sent a wreath to the tribute held in Mexico to Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, to whom he had a strong and lasting friendship.»