According to the Electoral Law, for a hopeful to win in the first round he must get 50% of the vote, or a minimum of 40% with a ten point lead on top of the runner-up»
56th Anti-Polio Vaccination Campaign Starts in Cuba
The campaign is divided in two stages, one from February 20th to 26th and another from April 17th to 23rd, said the head of the Cuban vaccination program»
China Holds 33rd Harbin International Ice Festival (+photos)
The Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival, is an anual event that is held in the capital of Heilongjiang Province, in northern China»
Reader’s Prize Awarded to Best Selling Cuban Books
All prize winning works are available for purchase through February 19 at the Big-tent Bookstore in Havana’s San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress»
Cuba and Ireland Willing to Boost Bilateral Cooperation
Cuba’s President Raul Castro and Ireland’s Michael Higgins have recognized the potential to promote economic, commercial and bilateral cooperation»
Renowned Chucho Valdés Awarded Another Grammy
Cuban famous pianist and songwriter Chucho Valdes won another Grammy Award for his long career thanks to his album in homage of the Iraqueres music band,which was founded by him»
Foreign Companies Interested in Oil Exploration in Cuba
The Cuba Oil & Gas 2017 Summit held in Havana for two days highlighted the growing interest of foreign companies in investing in oil exploration in Cuba, according to experts»
Cruise Ships Show Growing Interest in Casilda, Cuba
Trinidad tourist destination is currently distinguished by the increasing presence of cruise ships that arrive in this port as part of a tour that includes several Cuban southern territories»
Cuban Government Announces Measures to Increase Birth Rate
New legislation was passed in Cuba to ensure greater maternity protection for working mothers, with the aim of encouraging a greater birth rate and addressing population aging»
Cuba Loses in Rematch Game vs. Mexico at Culiacan 2017
Despite another great outing of Granma starter Lázaro Blanco, Cuba lost the semifinal match to locals Águilas de Mexicali and could not fight for the title of Culiacan 2017 Caribbean Series vs. Puerto Rico»