Seven members of the National Confederation of Workers of Norway (LO) paid a visit to Sancti Spiritus in order to strengthen the already existing relation between that organization and the Cuban Workers’ Union (CTC).»
Cuban and U.S. Companies Agree on Direct Interconnection
Telecommunications Enterprise of Cuba S.A. (Etecsa) and U.S. company IDT (Domestic Telecom Inc.) hope to sign an agreement that will allow direct interconnection between both nations.»
Cuban Foreign Minister Received Delegation of U.S. Congresspersons
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez met on Wednesday morning in Havana with a delegation of members of the U.S. House of representatives, headed by Democrats minority leader Nancy Pelosi»
Cuba and US to Hold Second Round of Talks in Washington
Delegations from Cuba and the United States will meet on February 27 in Washington D.C. for a second round of talks on the reestablishment of diplomatic relations, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed.»
Churchill’s Granddaughter Remembers Him
Inspired by her memories Winston Churchill’s granddaughter, Celia Sandys, paid a recent visit to Arroyo Blanco, a town located in central Cuba.»
Russia Defense Minister Welcomed by Cuba President
Army General Raul Castro, President of the councils of State and Ministers, met on Friday afternoon with Russia Defense Minister, Army General Serguei Kuzhuguetovich Shoigu.»
Polyclinic of Meneses: a Miniature Hospital
Although this health facility holds the sanitary status of policlinic, it’s been serving as a hospital for over forty decades. »
Cuban Cardinal Welcomes Talks to Restore Links with USA
Cuban cardinal and archbishop of Havana, Jaime Ortega, welcomed the start of the process to restore relations between his country and the United States, when delievring a speech at the Vatican. »
New Large Denomination Bills Available in Cuba
Cuban large denomination bills of 200, 500 and 1000 pesos began circulating on Sunday, in order to facilitate transactions in Cuban currency (CUP) and in dollar stores (TRD) as announced by the Central Bank of Cuba (BCC).»
2016 Olympic Torch Scheduled to Travel 250 Brazilian Cities
The Organizing Committee of Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games announced that the Olympic torch will travel 250 Brazilian cities during 90-100 days, before the opening of the world event.»