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Considered one of the decisive figures of the 20th century, Fidel Castro and the Revolution he led surpassed the borders of Cuba, which is paying tribute to him on Saturday on his 96th birthday.»
Cuba celebrates 96th anniversary of Fidel Castro
Cubans repudiate acts of vandalism in Havana
Cubans on Saturday repudiated the attack on a shop in Havana, at a time when the country is facing the tragedy caused by a fierce fire in western Matanzas province.»
Pope Francis close to Cuba
Pope Francis expressed his "closeness in a special way to those affected" by the tragedy caused by the fire in the industrial zone of Matanzas.»
US blockade prevents raising funds for fire victim in Cuba
Cuban residents in the United Kingdom charged here on Tuesday that the virtual platform GoFundMe prevents them from raising funds for the victims of the fire in Matanzas, due to Washington's blockade against Cuba.»
Cuba implements first step of exchange market, announces banking system will purchase foreign currency
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Fernandez and Central Bank of Cuba President Martha Sabina Wilson Gonzalez appeared Wednesday on the radio and TV program Mesa Redonda to report on the implementation of the first step of the future foreign exchange market on the island.»
Cuba is working on vaccine to combat dengue fever
The Cuban biopharmaceutical industry is working on the development of projects for vaccines, diagnostic tools, and medicines aimed at directly combating dengue, a current epidemiological threat on the island.»
More than 4,300 irregular migrants returned to Cuba this year
A total of 4,361 irregular migrants have been returned to Cuba this year through 99 maritime and air operations, the island's migration authorities reported.»
Cuban authorities examine territorial development
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero assessed the progress of several development programs along with provincial governors and the country´s highest authorities, the Presidency reported»
Cuban lawmakers prepare for next Parliament session
Cuban lawmakers are preparing to analyze during this week issues of economic and social impact, in the context of the 9th Ordinary Period of Sessions of Parliament, in its 9th Legislature. »
A Cultural Summer in a Complex Panorama
Complex, indeed is the current situation. Needless to say, it’s more than obvious. The economic crisis the country is undergoing, the energy situation, the transport panorama...there are many challenges for the entire nation, and they must be taken head on with a creative spirit. »