Trained rescue dogs are helping to find survivors buried underneath layers of concrete and otherwise undetectable.»
Blog Archives February 2023
Explosion reported at hotel in Cuba, no major damage
An explosion that occurred on Monday at the Caribbean hotel in Havana would have caused injuries to one person and the evacuation of guests, according to reports from social media»
China demands that US lift sanctions against Syria
China on Monday demanded the United States remove all its unilateral sanctions against Syria in order to prevent a humanitarian disaster, after last Monday's catastrophic earthquakes»
Henry Reeve Contingent collaborators arrive in Turkey
Cuban collaborators of the Henry Reeve International Contingent of Doctors Specialized in Situations of Disasters and Serious Epidemics arrived today in Turkey to contribute to saving lives and helping in the recovery of the victims of the devastating earthquake that affected the population of that country and Syria.»
Cuban Abdala vaccine is safe, effective, and thermostable
Cuba’s Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) ratified Thursday that the anti-Covid-19 vaccine 'Abdala', developed by the institution, proved to be stable, effective, and functional after being stored for 15 days at 37 degrees Celsius»
Havana International Book Fair opens
The 31st edition of the Havana International Book Fair opened on Friday with cultural events led by Colombia, the guest of honor this year»
Cuba takes measures for strict control of bird flu
The National Center for Animal Health (Cenasa) and Cuban health authorities took preventive measures on Friday to keep the bird flu event detected at Havana's Zoo under strict control»
Cuba reports gradual recovery of tourism
Researcher, and university professor Jose Luis Perello reported a gradual recovery of tourism in Cuba in January 2023.»
Cuba expresses solidarity with Turkey and Syria after earthquake
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla sent messages of condolences to the people and governments of Syria and Turkey following the 7.8 magnitude earthquakes that caused at least 2,000 deaths and material damage in both nations early Monday morning»
Türkiye Mobilizes After Earthquakes Kill Over 900
On Monday, aid poured out from Türkiye's major cities after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck the province of Kahramanmaras and left hundreds dead and thousands injured.»