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Remains of Vilma Espin buried in eastern Cuba

An intimate family ceremony, with military honors, accompanied the interment on Friday of the mortal remains of Cuban Heroine Vilma Espin at the Mausoleum of the Second Front, in eastern Santiago de Cuba province. Read More

Santiago de Cuba Carnival announced for July 21 to 27

The Carnival Organizing Committee made it public that Cuba's most internationally renowned popular celebration will be held in this city from July 21 to 27. The Rumbón Santiaguero, as the carnival is popularly called" is one of the emblematic celebrations on the island, especially of this southeastern city located almost 620 miles from Havana, the country's capital. Read More

White bullfrog found in Santiago de Cuba 's mountain region

A completely white bull frog was found in a mountainous region near the city of Santiago de Cuba . The specimen, belonging to the Catesbian species, measures 14.43 inches long and weighs almost one-and-a-half pounds. Read More

José Martí Park: A National Monument in Palma Soriano

José Martí Park in Palma Soriano is a place greatly revered by people from this municipality. It is located in the downtown area, and is an exceptional witness to important occurrences in the cultural and political life and of the traditions of generations. Read More

Cultural development in rural Santiago de Cuba

The revolutionary government of Cuba never forgot the Sierra Maestra mountains. For the last five years the massif that surrounds the island's southeast has been witness to the arrival of new technology that enables inhabitants to keep in touch with the rest of the world. Read More

On top Cubas highest mountain

The prestigious Cuban sculptor Jilma Madera made the bust of José Martí, the National Hero. Its placed on the Pico Real del Turquino - the countrys highest peak at 1974 meters above the sea level - on May 21, 1953. Read More

Santiago de Cubas cathedral turns 485

Santiago de Cuba, a villa founded by conqueror Diego Velázquez in 1522 celebrates its 485th anniversary of being granted the title of "City" as well as its designation as a dioceses as a Cathedral. Read More

Santiago de Cuba , important role in Cuban Science

After a year of work, the most positive achievement of the scientific center of Santiago de Cuba is the significant progress it has made in the integration of the different scientific institutions of the province. Santiago's scientific complex, which is 15 years old, is considered the second most important in the country, after that of the west, located in Havana . Read More

Genetic counseling services available for pregnant women in Santiago de Cuba

Starting this year, every pregnant woman and three-month-old infant in Santiago de Cuba will be assessed by specialists in genetics. The decision aims at reducing infant mortality stemming from congenital malformations, which have a bearing on the quality of life of all newborns, whether malformed or not. Read More

Vaccination campaign against mumps in eastern Cuba

Health authorities in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba will carry out a vaccination campaign against mumps, benefiting people aged 12-24. Experts said that on this occasion, the one-time vaccine, which is usually administered to children aged 1-6, will immunize people against mumps, rubella and measles. Read More

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