President Raul Castro called for in-depth analysis of the causes damaging the national economy, which is growing but not rapidly, local media are reporting today. “We have a huge task ahead but we must not let problems overwhelm or intimidate us,” the statesman said in remarks at the meeting of the Council of Ministers held on June 21.»
Colombia Revelation of Brazil 2014, Says Maradona
Colombia is the revelation of the Soccer World Cup Brazil 2014, said Argentine former soccer player Diego Armando Maradona, who praised the game of that team, headed by his fellow countryman Jose Pekerman.»
Cuban First Vice President Calls to Fight Social Indiscipline
Cuban First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel called on all Cubans to work with strict commitment to legality and to fight social indiscipline, Prensa Latina news reported on Thursday.»
Sancti Spiritus: Cultural Contest Allowed Fruitful Exchange
Participants at the 15th national contest on local and community development projects, hosted by the central Cuban city of Sancti Spiritus, considered the event as vital for the creation of values, and the exchange of ideas.»
Cuba Denounces Denial of Athlete Visas for World Youth Games
The Cuban Athletics Federation has denounced the refusal of U.S. visas to four members of the Caribbean delegation to attend the World Youth Championships, to be held in Eugene, Oregon, in the USA.»
New King Felipe VI Promises to Watch Over Institutional Prestige
King Felipe VI called to set sights toward a new 21st century Spain, updated and united, with respect to its population’s plurality and an integrated and accountable monarchy.»
Cuba President Raul Castro Holds Talks with Angolan Counterpart
President Raul Castro personally welcomed his Angolan peer Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who’s paying an official visit to the island.»
Cuba Hosts International Conference on Natural Disasters
A keynote speech titled “Cuba’s Civil Defense System, Fifty Years of Learned Lessons” is opening the working sessions today at the Ninth International Conference on Natural Disasters, running until June 20.»
Cuba Wins Ernest Hemingway International Marlin Fishing Tournament
Thanks to the capture of five Dorados and four Marlins, Cuba won the 64th Ernest Hemingway International Marlin Fishing Tournament, which was the second most attended edition in the last decade.»
Fernando Honors Jose Marti on Behalf of Cuban Five
Cuban hero Fernando Gonzalez laid a five-roses wreath this Thursday on behalf of The Cuban Five at the tomb of National Hero Jose Marti, in Santa Ifigenia Cemetery.»