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May 12th

Pope Francis to visit Cuba from 19 to 22 September

Pope Francis to visit Cuba between 19 and 22 September, during a tour that will also take him to the United States, announced today the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba. Read More

White House does not discard Obama's trip to Cuba

US president Barack Obama does not discard a trip to Cuba, although that possibility is not among his immediate plans, said Monday a senior source in the White House, informs AFP. Read More

François Hollande met with Fidel Castro

French President Francois Hollande, today held a meeting in Havana with Cuban leader Fidel Castro, during the historic visit of Gallic head of state to Cuba. Read More

Significant changes in Cuban Adjustment Act

Tyler Morning Telegraph publishes notes that “a congressman wants to end this relaxation implementing regulations which would prevent refugees to freely travel to Cuba until they become US citizens”. If this measure is approved, "it would be the most significant change in Cuban Adjustment Act in almost 50 years”. Read More

May 11th

Upon approach of the US, other countries look towards Cuba

The rapprochement between the US and Cuba seems to be the prelude to a flurry of diplomatic efforts to normalize relations with other nations with which the island was detached. Read More

Raul returned to Cuba

President of Cuba Raul Castro returned to the capital today at night, after a tour for Algeria , Russia and Italy , which showed great hospitality towards the island. Read More

Cuba will show results of lung cancer vaccine

The final results of the efficacy confirmation study of the Cuban vaccine CIMAvax-EGF in advanced lung cancer will be presented at the 5th International Workshop on the subject next Tuesday and Wednesday in Havana. Read More

China will build a golf course in Cuba

in the closing day of the International Tourism Fair this year, Cuba signed a document of intent to build what would be only its second golf course with 18 holes. The commercial partner of Cuba in the project will be the Chinese company Beijing Enterprises Group. Read More

François Hollande: I come to Cuba with great emotion

Upon arrival at Jose Marti Airport in this capital last Sunday, French President Francois Hollande said he came to Cuba " with great emotion" Read More

"I will return to the Catholic Church if the Pope continues to speak this way", said Cuban president.

In his few hours stopover in Italy, Cuban president visited yesterday morning the Vatican Holy See and held a 55 minutes meeting with Pope Francis. This is a record time for such meetings, described as exceptional by several media. Read More