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February 25th


Cuba launches Zika Virus prevention program

Cuban Health minister Roberto Morales launched in Havana a plan of action to prevent and face Zika, Dengue, Chikungunya and Yellow Fever. Read More

February 23rd

Cuba: Natural Paradise | Birds

The mangrove forest offers great advantages to many birds, especially those that feed on fish. Read More

Cuba: Natural Paradise | Lizards

Cuba, like the rest of the Antilles, is a land dominated by lizards. Among the aerial roots, the shoots and the tops of the mangrove forest, thousands of them divide up the territory, marking it out and defending it with signals peculiar to each species. Read More

Cuba and China signed new accords for development in key sectors

Cuba and China signed on Monday in Havana new credit agreements that will allow the Caribbean nation to purchase inputs and machinery from the Asian nation to support the development of food and agriculture and railroad programs. Read More

Raul Castro mobilizes 9,000 soldiers to fight the mosquito that causes Zika virus

Cuban president Raul Castro today announced an action plan to address the Zika virus, dengue and chikungunya, including the mobilization of 9,000 members of the Armed Forces and 200 police officers to fight the mosquito that causes the disease. Read More

Fast and Furious starts first casting of "almendrones" in Havana

Fords, Chevrolets and other classic cars gathered Wednesday in Havana to participate in the casting of promising Fast and Furious 8 film, which will have as main scenario the iconic streets of Cuba. Read More

February 22nd

Cuban President calls on the people to prevent Zika

Cuban president Raul Castro called on the people to implement a program aimed at preventing the entrance and spread of Zika in Cuba. Read More

Cuban medical contingent proposed for Nobel Peace Prize

Jose Manuel Ramos-Horta, former President of Timor Leste, announced that in his capacity as Nobel Peace Prize he nominated this year the Cuban Henry Reeve medical contingent to such high recognition. Read More

Havana, Cuba 1930s

A tour of the city of Havana, Cuba in the 1930s filmed by Andre de la Varre Read More