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August 4th

Russia to restore its influence in Cuba said Prime Minister Putin

Russian news reports say Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is calling for Russia to restore its influential relationship with former Cold War ally Cuba. Read More

Cuban artist Omara Portuondo launched in Barcelona her last album

Cuban artist Omara Portuondo launched in Barcelona her last album, “Gracias”, which includes songs she will be singing in a concert August 4th in the Catalan city of (northeastern). Read More

Some 100 artists from nine countries at 7th International Circus Festival-contest Circuba 2008

Some 100 artists from nine countries, including Mexico, will participate in the 7th International Circus Festival-contest ‘Circuba 2008’, set for August 5th through the 17th.<br /> Read More

In Ecuador Carmen and Cuba’s National Symphony Orchestra

The 6th festival of opera at the Foundation Teatro Nacional Sucre, in Quito, capital of Ecuador, began in August with the presentation of the opera ¨Carmen¨ by Georges Bizet and the participation of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. Read More

August 3rd

Cuba Stresses Need for Changes in World Economy

Prosperity in developing countries can only be achieved through substantial changes in the current world order, said Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque at a Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) that concluded in Iran. Read More

Alicia Alonso will be awarded with title Doctor Honoris Causa by the Bolivarian University of Venezuela

Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso will be awarded Saturday with title Doctor Honoris Causa by the Bolivarian University of Venezuela, in recognition of his career as dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of the Cuban National Ballet. Read More

Cuban Jazz Pianist Roberto Fonseca behind the Buena Vista Social Club

Of late Fonseca, 33, has been playing diverse European stages displaying Afro-Cuban jazz through his talent, imagination, well tuned ear to the pulse of the times, as well as respect for the traditions of his country. Read More

Cuba’s leading dancer Joel Carreño emphasized the joint effort with Venezuelan counterparts

Cuba’s leading dancer Joel Carreño emphasized the joint effort with Venezuelan counterparts as part of the cultural exchange between companies from both countries. Read More

The Cuban National Library Increases Its Art Collection

The National Library José Martí increased its visual arts collection by adding 31 new works by Cuban artists. Read More

Providing 99, 11 percent of the residential sector of Ciego de Ávila, Cuba

Providing 99, 11 percent of the residential sector of Ciego de Ávila with electricity guarantees a higher quality of life than that recorded 50 years ago. Read More