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October 24th

Russian Tourist Company Opens Direct Flights to Varadero

<em>The tour operator Pegas Turistik, Russia, which will operate during the upcoming season in Cuba with vacationers from that country inaugurated a direct flight from Moscow to Varadero, main resort of this nation.</em> Read More

Cuba in the Semifinals of Soccer Regional Qualifying U-20

Cuba' women U-20 is now in the final phase of the Caribbean qualifying soccer, settled in Jamaica and gives two seats to the premundial of Cayman Islands. Read More

Cuban World Runner-ups in Basque Pelota Arrive in Havana

With the satisfaction on their faces the members of the Cuban team who participated in the 8th Under-22 World Trinquete Championship, held in Mercedes, Uruguay, returned home. Read More

October 23rd

Cuba moves towards ditching two-tier currency

Cuba took the first step towards scrapping its two-tier currency on Tuesday in a move which could boost local workers' income and remove a major hurdle for importers and exporters. Read More

Dodgers reach deal with Cuban infielder Guerrero

Four-year contract with 26-year-old can reach $32 million after incentives Read More

Cuba: 20th LatAm Congresss of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Begins

<br>The 20th Latin American Congress of Pharmacology and Therapeutics "Latinfarma 2013" opens it doors today here with the purpose of contributing to the development of this branch in the region, to strengthen public health in Latin America. Read More

‘Anna in the Tropics’ gets Havana run

A new Spanish-language version of Nilo Cruz's Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Anna in the Tropics,' with a cast of Miami and Cuban actors, is playing in Havana before coming to Miami Beach in Novembe Read More

October 22nd

White Sox land Jose Abreu for $68M

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a six-year, $68 million contract to acquire Cuban first baseman Jose Abreu, according to multiple reports, in a signing that will be the largest initial free-agent contract given to an international player. Read More

Cuban pitcher Dalier Hinojosa signs with the Red Sox

The Red Sox have signed Cuban pitcher Dalier Hinojosa to a Minor League contract, reports Baseball America. Read More

Cuba mulls new cooperative program

The Cuban government is evaluating the possible establishment of new non-agricultural cooperatives, local media reported. Read More