Cuban President Raul Castro delivered the closing address on Wednesday of the 5th Period of Ordinary Sessions of the 8th Legislature of the National Assembly of People’s Power. The Cuban head of State said that it the tendency of deceleration of the economy has been reversed, yet it’s necessary to work harder and with more discipline in order to achieve »
Blog Archives July 2015
Raul Castro Attends Cuban Parliament Plenary Session
Cuban President, Raul Castro, is attending today the Plenary Session of the Fifth Ordinary Period of Sessions of the Parliament Eighth Legislature, at the Convention Center of this capital. After three intensive working days, legislators have discussed important problems of the Caribbean island’s reality. They monitored the population’s statements in their neighborhood meetings of the delegates with voters, and their »
Cuban Athletes Performance in Toronto Successful
Cuba had a fruitful harvest Monday at the 17th Pan American Games in the Canadian city of Toronto, highlighting the performance in diving, canoeing, rowing and weightlifting.»
Ecuador Condemns Attack to Alianza Pais Headquarters
The ruling Alianza Pais Movement today condemned the bomb attack against its headquarters in Guayaquil, while Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, warned that “the violence will not go on”.»
Cuba to Expand Cooperation with Angola
Cuban Vice-President Ricardo Cabrisas is paying a four-day visit to Angola, where he corroborated the willingness of top authorities to strengthen bilateral ties in key economic sectors.»
Circuba 2015 Festival Presents Awards to Winners
The Russian Bar, by Havana Company, won the Grand Prize and the one of popularity of the 14th Summer Circus Festival Circuba 2015, among other awards.»
Book on Raul Castro Presented in Parliament Session
The book “Raul Castro, un hombre en Revolución” (Raul Castro, a Man in Revolution), by Russian writer Nikolai S. Leonov, was launched during a special session of the National Assembly of the People’s Power, with the participation of deputies, and headed by Cuba Parliament President, Esteban Lazo Hernández. The book does not only deal with the personal life of the »
Cuba: Parliamentarians End Commission Discussions
Cuban legislators conclude today three days of debates in committees, devoted to key and prioritized topics within the economic, social and political events of the country.»
Cuban Parliamentarians Continue Sessions in Havana
The 10 permanent commissions of Parliament continue Sunday their work on the second day of sessions focusing an assessment of processes in different sectors of the Cuban society.»
Pope Francis Ends Latin American Tour in Paraguay
A growing trail of affection and respect will be surely left behind by Pope Francis at the end of his visit today to Paraguay, the last stop of his South American tour.»