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February 18th

Salvadorians to Cuba to Study Medicine

A total of 100 Salvadorian students from poor families are getting ready on Monday to travel to Cuba to study at the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM). Read More

February 17th

Cuban Singer Pedro Luis Ferrer Captivates Public in Las Tunas

After 30 years of absence in the most important cultural scenarios in the East of Cuba, the songwriter and singer Pedro Luis Ferrer captured the public of this city, with his performance in Tunas Theater. Read More

Syrian Delegation Visits Cuba

A delegation from the Arab Republic of Syria visited Cuba at the invitation of the Cuban Friendship Institute (ICAP). Read More


UN Drug, Crime Official Visits Cuba

Antonio Maria Costa, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and executive director of that entity's Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), starts Monday an official visit to Cuba. Read More

Digital Art in Central Cuba: "Pixelart 2009"

The central Cuban province of Sancti Spiritus hosted a workshop on digital art, "Pixelart 2009", aimed at boosting that artistic expression. Read More

In Cuba the poor cinema returns

"The Gibara Poor Cinema Festival will not have another president but Humberto Solas," confirmed Sergio Benvenuto, director of the event in its official presentation. This 7th edition is scheduled from April 13th-19th. Read More

Labor Lawyers Meet in Cuba

Labor lawyers from a number of countries are meeting today in Havana to discuss the effects of the current world financial crisis on the labor sector and on the union movement. Read More

Cuban VP Highlights Economic Priorities for 2009

The Vice President of the Cuban Council of Ministers, Jose Luis Rodriguez, reiterated on Sunday that the country's recovery after the devastation caused by three powerful hurricanes late last year is Cuba 's top economic priority for 2009. Read More

The book "Peace in Colombia" by Fidel Castro in the International Book Fair

The book "Peace in Colombia" by Fidel Castro is among the most sold texts so far in the International Book Fair, according to "Editora Politica" publishing house. Read More