With a sui generis show recalling significant passages in its history, Sancti Spiritus Teatro Principal (Principal Theater), one of the oldest theaters  in Cuba, reopened after turning 173 years. The theater integrates a set of institutions and sites that stand out for its heritage values.»

Cuban lawmakers began working meetings Thursday morning prior to the 9th Session of the Cuban Parliament’s Seventh Legislature. The deputies are considering reports  on the performance of several state entities.»

Cuba beat Japan 12×1 and moved forward in the 26th Harlem Baseball Week taking place in the Dutch city until upcoming Sunday. This, was the island’s most powerful offensive display throughout the whole tourney.»

With the graduation in Sancti Spiritus of 724 health professionals,  the total goes over 10 thousand 500 graduates of the medical specialties in this central province of Cuba.»

Manaca Iznaga, is considered one of the most frequented tourist destinations in the vast Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills), which, along with Trinidad, welcomed the status of Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1988.»

The second group of Cuban athletes to contest the 30th Olympic Games departs Wednesday for London, venue of the world event, to take place July 27 to August 12. The group, made up of 13 athletes, is headed by Greco-Roman wrestler Mijain Lopez, champ at Beijing 2008.»

Syria’s Defense Minister, General Dawood Rajiha was killed Wednesday as a result of a terrorist bomb attack against the National Security headquarters in the capital Damascus.»

The provincial celebration for the National Rebellion Day began in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the Plaza May Day of  the third Cuban village.»

Introduced five years ago Heberprot-p, the Cuban drug to treat diabetic foot ulcers, has proven effectiveness: after its application the rates of amputations in patients suffering from this disease have decreased.»

The 23rd Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba is expected to arrive here   Saturday, July 21 after having toured the US and Canada to collect humanitarian aid for the Cuban people and expose the damage inflicted on the island by the US economic blockade.»