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August 15th

In Havana: The program for the 50 anniversary of ICAIC has been presented

The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Arts and Industry (ICAIC, after its initials in Spanish) has launched its program to celebrate its 50 anniversary next 24 of March 2009. The slogan of the program could be “Celebrating the 50, working harder”. Read More

The judo tournament of the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing Ends

The judo tournament of the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing will end on Friday, when the gold-medal fights in the women's 78-kg category and the men's over-100-kg divisions will be held. Read More

In Angola Cuban Health Minister Jose Ramon Balaguer

Cuban Health Minister Jose Ramon Balaguer began a four-day official visit to Angola in which he will attend the inauguration of an eye clinic in Benguela.<br /> Read More

Hondurans Studying in Cuba Ready to Fight Dengue in their Country

Honduran students who were studying in Cuba are now back in their country, devoting their vacation to working on a project called Dengue Prevention and Eradication, which began on     August 11 and will run until the 16th.<br /> Read More

Cuba launched on the international market the Antiguo humidor from Romeo y Julieta brand

Cuba launched on the international market Thursday the Antiguo humidor from Romeo y Julieta brand, for demanding smokers and collectors. Read More

Cuba Appoints New President of Friendship Institute

Jorge Marti Martinez has been appointed as the new president of the Havana-based Cuban Friendship Institute (ICAP) to replace Sergio Corrieri Hernandez, who held this post since 1990 until his death last February 29th. Read More

Sugar Production Increases in Cuba

Given the increase in the price of sugar internationally, the output of two sugar refining mills in the central province of Camaguey has saved the country close to $18 million dollars in imports. Read More

August 14th

Cuban chamber choir to start its first Chilean tour

The prize winner chamber choir Exaudi from Cuba, started its first tour around Chile with a concert in Santiago, followed by other ones in four Chilean cities. Read More

In Beijing Olympic Games Cuba wins first gold

Mijain Lopez of Cuba celebrates after defeating Khasan Baroev of Russia during the men's Greco-Roman 120kg final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games wrestling event in Beijing, China.<br /> Read More

In Mexico: The Exhibition of Cuban plastic of the International Contemporary Art Festival

The Exhibition of Cuban plastic, Arboleda, El Cuerpo es cuerpos, was opened as part of the 14 edition of the International Contemporary Art Festival, held in Leon, Mexican state of Guanajuato.<br /> Read More