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June 19th

Vilma Espin, first lady of Cuban revolution, dies

Heroine of the Clandestine Struggle and Outstanding Combatant of the Rebel Army, Vilma Espín Guillois, Passes Away in Havana Read More

Singer Danny Rivera confirms participation in Cucalambeana Folkloric Party

The presence of the Puerto Rican singer, Danny Rivera, for second time in this Cuban eastern province of Las Tunas, will be one of the attractions of the Cucalambeana Folkloric Party, Iberian-American festivity that will begin the next June 25th and will run until July 1st, the 178th birthday anniversary of Juan Cristobal Napoles Fajardo (El Cucalambe), maximum inspiring of the event. Read More

Cuban reporters visit China

A delegation from the Union of Cuban Journalists led by its president Tubal Paez, wound up a visit to China on Monday. Their agenda included meetings with leaders and reporters, press groups of Beijing radio and television and other important cities of this nation, as well as a briefing on the arrangements for the 2008 Olympic Games and the Shanghai 2010 Universal Exhibition. Read More

Pastors for Peace prepares to launch 18th Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba

The Pastors for Peace 18th Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba will start a tour next month of over 120 U.S. and Canadian cities to collect humanitarian aid as a collective challenge to the blockade and travel ban to the island imposed by Washington on U.S. citizens. Read More

Cuba issues personal code prepaid telephone cards for the blind

In the second half of this year, Personal Code Prepaid Telephone Cards especially designed for the blind will be issued in Cuba. This type of device was first introduced on the island in 1993; and ever since it has grown popular among Cubans. Now, the blind will enjoy its advantages as well. The Cuban National Association of the Blind has a membership of 27,000. Read More

Cuban weightlifter sweeps 105 Kg+ Category

Alberto Pupo equalled his best personal marks set during the last continental championship of athletes under 19 years old Read More

Art from the future

A fascinating exposition using techniques from the new information and communications technologies opens Monday at the Pablo de la Torriente Brau Center and other institutions in Havana. Read More

Cuba beats Serbia in World Volleyball League

The Cuban mens volleyball team swept to a 3-0 victory Sunday against a tough Serbia, which had come from behind to beat the islanders 3-2 on Saturday. Read More

Ibero American Film Festival in Cuba

The 13th Ibero American Film Festival is starting in the Cuban central province of Ciego de Avila on June 21. It will be dedicated this year to the 110th anniversary of the island's cinematography. Read More

Cuba House, another bridge with Malaysia

An ancient colonial house in the city of Malacca opened to the public Monday as the "Cuba House", a new multifunctional space that is another link in the bridge of frienship Malaysia-Cuba. Read More