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October 16th

Presentation of two books proposing dialogue between Havana and Washington

One written by Cuban and another by Americans, both books tell the same story from each side of the sea. "Back Channel to Cuba, The Hidden History of Negotiations Between Washington and Havana," by Willliam LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh and "From confrontation to attempts at standardization. The United States policy toward Cuba" by Elier Ramirez and Esteban Morales show the varied attempts by both governments to bring good relationships. Read More

Karate contest in Havana between Cuba and Mexico

Cubans and Mexicans will compete in karate at the gym Ramiro Chirino in Havana as part of the preparation leading to the Central American and Caribbean Sports Games-2014 Veracruz. Read More

Ecuador and Cuba strengthen cooperation in health sector

Specialists from Cuba and Ecuador meet in Quito to develop strategies and agreements to strengthen linkages and collaboration in the health sector between the two countries. According to Carina Vance, Minister of Public Health of Ecuador, one of the objectives of the meeting is the implementation of joint programs. Read More

Edelweiss will fly direct to Havana

From April 2015 the airline Edelweiss of Switzerland will begin to operate direct flights to Havana to have two flights per week. Edelweiss is leading tours in that European country. Read More

The Cuban’s victories continue at Mohammed VI Cup

Two more victories for the Cuban team in the Mohamed VI Boxing Cup. Robeisy Ramirez and Roniel Iglesias were victorious in the second day of the event held in Morocco. Read More

Leinier between tables and defeats occupied last place in the Chess Grand Prix

The last date of the Grand Prix in Baku ended with the fourth defeat for Leinier Dominguez, who finished the contest with only three units. This was his worst performance in elite chess events. Read More

Peruvian singer Susana Baca is happy to visit Cuba

Susana Baca is guest of honor of the III Meeting of Popular Voices held in Havana since last Tuesday. Peruvian singer expressed her joy at meeting again in Cuba and to share her music with the public and other artists of the country. Read More

Blue Diamond hopes to expand its operations in Cuba

Canadian Blue Diamond hotel chain announced its intentions to expand its presence in the Cuban market, so it is in talks with companies in the country to expand its management in the main tourist centers of the island. Read More

October 15th

"F meninas", the eye of the young Cuban women behind the camera lens

Of crowded, heterogeneous and one of a kind, could be categorized the opening of the collective photographic exhibition "F Meninas", which took place on October 14 at the Casa Victor Hugo, space for French culture in Cuba, in the framework of the second edition of the Festival "Ellas crean" (“Women create”) Read More

Ding acquire RecargasaCuba.com, becomes number one mobile top-up provider to Cuba

Ding.com  a dublin-based firm has become on the of world’s largest mobile phone top up providers after closing the RecargasaCuba.com website adquisision. Read More