Cuban lawmakers paid tribute to Revolution leader Fidel Castro as they opened the Eight Session of the Parliament´s 8th Legislature at Havana’s Conventions Palace. A video screened during the session depicted important moments of the presence and active participation of Fidel Castro at different sessions of the National Assembly and recalled his statements during the setting up of the People’s »
Blog Archives December 2016
Cuban Parliamentarians Meet in Ordinary Session Today
The National Assembly of the People’s Power (Parliament) will celebrate today in Havana the Eighth Regular Session of its Eighth Legislature. The meeting will be held at the Palacio de Convenciones. When launching the call, on December 7th, the president of the legislative entity, Esteban Lazo, said that the call was also addressed to state bodies and agencies. This year, »
Cuban President Sends Condolence Message to Russia
Cuban President Raul Castro has expressed his deepest condolences to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after the recent tragic plane crash in the Black Sea, in which 92 people were killed»
Peak Tourist Season Expected to be Successful in Sancti Spiritus
The current high tourism season has confirmed in Sancti Spiritus the growing trend of the sector in recent years, a fact that could be granted as a tangible response to the Guidelines of the Economic and Social Policy of the Party and the Revolution»
Russian Defense Ministry’s Plane Crashes Near Sochi
A Russian defense ministry aircraft on its way to Russia’s military base in Syria has crashed on the Black Sea killing all 92 people on board, Russian authorities confirmed on Sunday»
Italy Confirms Death of Terrorist Involved on Berlin Attack
The Italian Interior Minister, Marco Minitti confirmed that Anis Amri, the Tunisian citizen wanted for the terrorist truck attack in Berlin was shot dead during an exchange of gunfire with police in Milan»
Angola to Announce End of Yellow Fever Epidemic
A campaign instituted last February allowed the immunization of 13 million citizens, while in August another intensive campaign vaccinated almost three million more»
Russian Institute Grants 2016 Man of the Year Award to Fidel
Cuban Ambassador to Russia, Emilio Lozada García, received the recognition from the institution’s president, Sviatoslav Rybas, who emphasized Fidel’s role in revolutionary processes around the world»
Neisa, Ascunce and Fidel: From Darkness into Light
Neisa Fernández Rojas is the only Cuban who owns a diploma for having been taught to read and write by Manuel Ascunce Domenech»
Sancti Spiritus Athlete among Cuban Best Athletes of the Year
Sancti Spiritus volleyball player Osniel Melgarejo was awarded the rookie of the year recognition, while Mijaín López and Idalis Ortiz were chosen as best athletes of the year»