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The history of tobacco

<span>The first encounter, known so far, between the Old World and tobacco was on the year 1942 in a friendly gift ceremony offered to Christopher Columbus by Guanahaní Indians from one of the islands of the Bahamas archipelago.</span> Read More

Camping sites ready for summer

Renewed camping sites are already available for this summer in the province of Pinar del Rio, hoping the presence of around 22 000 visitors, though San Pedro and Cueva de los Portales camping sites will open this June 1st. Read More

Cuba, Pinar del Rio and the stem cells

A new age is coming for medicine with the implantation of stem cells, which has emerged in the scientific world with a huge impact in biology and biomedicine. Read More

Cuba: Mountain inhabitants in Sancti Spiritus enjoy better life

Inhabitants from mountainous regions in the Cuban central province of Sancti Spiritus celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Plan Turquino program enjoying a higher quality of life and an economic recovery. Read More

Cuba looking for second place at Rio Games

Cuba is maintaining its confidence over the challenge of finishing in second place on the medals table at the Pan-American Games in Rio Read More

Third post-graduate course on restoration of historical centers

WITH THE CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE UNDP/PDHL Third post-graduate course on restoration of historical centers Read More

Tenth Overseas Chinese Festival in Havana

The historic importance of the Chinese community in Cuban society is one of the central themes at the Tenth Overseas Chinese Festival taking place in Havana until June 3. Read More

Mexican PRD President in Cuba to revitalize ties

"The first foreign visit we have made is to Cuba, responding to an invitation by the Communist Party, something we greatly value," said Leonel Cota Montano, president of the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). Read More

China overcomes Cuba to win Beilun Cup women's volleyball invitational

China wrapped up its Beilun Cup four-nation women&#39;s volleyball tournament campaign on Friday with a five-set victory over Cuba. Read More

US NBC news show to broadcast from Cuba

The US NBC television network said Thursday it got Havana's permission after 18 months of talks to broadcast its popular "Today" news morning show from Cuba. Read More