Los Van Van have new album dedicated to Juan Formell

The popular Cuban band Los Van Van, celebrates its 45 years with the release of a new album dedicated to its founder, Juan Formell (1942-2014), and a concert in Havana will close a national tour. Read More

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Yang Jing, Chinese state councilor visits Havana

Raul Castro received in Havana Yang Jing, Chinese state councilor, who is on an official visit to Cuba. The meeting between the two reflected the excellent state of bilateral relations and the willingness of both parties to continue promoting the full and complete development of these relations. Read More

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Cuba was crowned champion with 123 gold medals in Central American Games

Last Sunday were closed the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, in which Cuba ranked first in the medal board by countries with 123 gold medals, 66 silver and 65 bronze, to beat the hosts, which resulted in 115, 106 and 111, after an event in which both countries were always very close in the medal count. Read More

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New measures for the sale of homes in Cuba

Further measures for the purchase, construction and transfer of property in Cuba were approved by the Cabinet last week. The new regulations involve increased government control over the operations. Read More

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Cuban government expects growth of its economy in 2015

Marino Murillo Jorge reported that Cuban government expects growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) "slightly above 4%" in 2015. The major results will be in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, trade, agriculture, livestock and forestry. Read More

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