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October 29th

Bolivian doctors will be trained in Cuba to fight Ebola

Six Bolivian doctors attend a preparatory meeting in Cuba on the clinical management of Ebola to be held this October 28. The Bolivian professionals receive technical training to mount medical camps if the disease spreads into the country. Read More

The boxer Luis Ortiz is accused of doping

The interim heavyweight champion in the WBA, Luis Ortiz, tested positive in doping test conducted last September 11 after his battle with the Nigerian Lateef Kayode. The Cuban was detected using Nandrolone, an anabolic asteroid. Read More

Cuba submitted 246 proposals for foreign investment

The Council of Ministers approved on Friday a portfolio of 246 proposals for foreign capital, amounting to 8,710 million dollars, which will be presented this November at the International Fair of Havana. Read More

Frederich Cepeda returns to Cuba after playing in the Japanese Professional League

Cuban star Frederick Cepeda came to Cuba on Sunday after his first foray into the Japanese Major Leagues with the iconic team Yomiuri Giants, which highlighted their great organization, systematic and rigorous training, as well as the quality of pitchers. Read More

Inauguration of the Ballet Festival in Havana's Karl Marx Theater

Today, when the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) celebrates its 66th birthday, the artistic presentations of this festival that runs until November 7, dedicated this time to the English playwright William Shakespeare start. Read More

Two Cuban judokas did not return from World Junior Cup in Miami

Two Cuban judokas participants in the World Junior Cup held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, did not return to Cuba. One is the female Gusmary Garcia, competing in more than 78 kilograms, while the other has not been confirmed, but suspected male Leilandy Alain Bridges, 60kg. Read More

Collapses are the result of heavy rains in Havana

The precarious situation of many constructive buildings in Havana was evident last Thursday when the second floor of the building at the corner of Galiano and Virtues in Central Havana collapsed after a heavy rain. The three balconies and façade fell to Galiano Street. Read More

By the year 2025 in Cuba will be more deaths than births

Population dynamics of Cuba is one of the biggest challenges facing the government as it is anticipated that by 2025 there will be more deaths than births. This issue was discussed by the Council of Ministers where he was raised as a serious problem that requires immediate action. Read More

October 28th

Rebekah Bowman: Portrait of the Cuban Ballet School

Exhibition Portrait of the Cuban Ballet School, by the American photographer Rebekah Bowman and curator Roberto Chile will be inaugurated this Monday at José Martí Memorial, as part of the side events of 24th International Ballet Festival of Havana Read More

October 28th

Frank Fernandez offers concert to UN

On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the United Nations (UN), the famous Cuban pianist Frank Fernández gave a concert last October 23 at the Basilica of San Francisco de Asis, Havana Read More