Cuban chess player ranks 30th in the world

Grand Master Leinier Domínguez, Cuba's 2006 national champion, ranks 30th in the world, according to the International Chess Federation. Domínguez, who went up to that place after the latest update of the list, has an ELO score of 2,677 points, his personal record. Read More

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Cuban son legends captivate Berlín

Cuban son music star pianist Guillermo Rubalcaba González, guitarist José Maracaibo Castañeda and octogenarian singer Reynaldo Creagh conquered the favor of viewers that crowded on Saturday the Admiralpalast theater in Berlin to see the show The bar at Buena Vista. Read More

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Another good year for Habano Cigars this 2006

That same principle was kept in 2006 according with the most recent reports of tobacco authorities that reiterated the pleasure of smokers for Cuban cigars and the most recent novelties. The Cuban rolled cigars hand made have stayed as number one for five years in a row in the world market of Premium cigars. Read More

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Facilities in El Bagá Remodeled

The Natural Park El Bagá, in Jardines del Rey (King's Gardens), has benefited from remodeling works to create new tourist options. The park's staff rebuilt several wooden facilities, which show visitors the history of the region's Taino culture. Read More

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Idea, Image, and Sound 2007

The 3rd National Television Festival scheduled for January 17th-21st, in Havana. The Festival awards several categories of the best works broadcasted on television during the last year; intense cultural program during the days of the encounter; exchange, and reflections in the theoretical event. Read More

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Valencia Inn in Havana turns 14

The Valencia Inn, the first lodging establishment created by the Office of the Historian of the City of Havana, celebrated its 14th anniversary. The 14-room inn offers personalized services, including non-smoking rooms and cigar shops. Read More

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Adalberto Álvarez in the Cuban cinema

A living legend of the Cuban popular dance music, composer and orchestra director Adalberto Álvarez, better known as " the gentleman of the son" will be film maker Lourdes de los Santos' next documentary footage. Read More

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Cuba sends just two to Melbourne

Cuba, a nation that once boasted the calibre of the likes of Rodolfo Falcon and Neisser Bent, will send just two swimmers to the world championships in Melbourne in March, head coach Luisa Mojarrieta has confirmed. Read More

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Kids trace Castro's entrance to Havana

Children wearing olive-green uniforms, wigs and bushy fake beards on Monday simulated Cuban leader Fidel Castro's entrance into Havana after the triumph of his revolution 48 years ago. Read More

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Cindy Sheehan in Cuba, demands U.S. shut down Guantanamo jail

Calling the Bush administration the "enemies of humanity," Iraq war protester Cindy Sheehan demanded Tuesday the closing of the U.S. military jail at Guantanamo Bay and fair treatment for all detainees in America's war on terrorism. Read More

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