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February 16th

Cuba Purchases New Planes for Domestic Flights

The president of the Cuban Aviation Corporation S.A. (Cacsa), Ramon Martinez Hechavarria, has announced that Cuba purchased new airplanes for domestic flights Read More

February 15th

Judo: Cuba Wins Three Medals at the Paris Grand Slam

Cuba won two silver medals today at the closing day of the Judo Grand Slam in Paris, France, which was attended by 388 representatives from 54 countries and finished in ninth place for nations. Read More

February 13th

Russian parts carried to Cuba

Somewhere on the streets of Havana is a cherry-red Lada car rebuilt almost entirely with parts that arrived from Miami in a visitor's suitcases. Read More

Amid uncertainties, Cuba seeks funding for refinery expansion

<br />Cuba is looking for someone to finance a $6 billion expansion of its largest refinery, in the city of Cienfuegos, amid uncertainties about China's role in the project and the future of its close ally and oil supplier Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Read More

Cuba Wins Pan American Cycling Competition

With its women athletes excelling, this weekend Cuba won the Pan American Track Cycling Championships, held in Mexico City, with seven gold medals, four silvers and two bronze medals Read More

February 12th

Cuba, Venezuela Agreement Strengthen Cultural Ties

Authorities from Venezuela and Cuba strengthen cultural ties today through bilateral and social programs, such as "Corazon Adentro" Cultural Mission. Read More

The role of ALBA in "redefining" Cuba

The island chairs the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), an organization with 33 countries and 550 million inhabitants. This is a victory of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) in the process of redefinition of the Cuban revolution. Read More

February 10th

Cuba Adds Two Vaccines against Advanced Lung Cancer

The registration of the Cuban vaccine RACOTUMOMAB, for the treatment of advanced lung cancer, was the most significant result of 2012 for the Molecular Immunology Center (CIM). Read More

Cuba Book Fair Opens on Feb. 14

The Organizing Committee of the 22nd International Book Fair Cuba (FIL) gave its first press conference with the announcement that the biggest cultural event in Cuba will begin on February 14 Read More

Cuba: Plaza Vieja in Old Havana

Plaza Vieja is without a doubt one of the most beautiful squares located in Old Havana. The Plaza is bordered by San Ignacio, Muralla, Teniente Rey and Mercaderes streets. Read More