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March 16th

ETECSA and Verizon sign agreement for direct voice traffic

ETECSA and Verizon have completed negotiations and signed an agreement on direct interconnection for the exchange of international voice traffic between the US and Cuba. Read More

The Obama administration announces new partial measures to Cuba

US Commerce and Treasury departments today announced new regulations that modify aspects of sanctions against Cuba, among which are the use of the dollar in Cuban transactions and a significant travel relaxation for US citizens to visit Cuba. Read More

Obama makes it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba

Obama's Administration announced that Americans can now take "people-to-people" trips to Cuba on their own instead of on expensive group tours. Read More

Illegal street racing in Cuba with cars from the 1930s

Illegal street racing in Cuba with cars from the 1930s. Recognized racers in the Cuban illegal street scene share their experiences. Read More

Cuba and the US to re-establish Direct Mail Service on March 16

After nearly five decades without direct mail service between Cuba and the United States, the inaugural flight of the Pilot Plan agreed between the two countries for postal exchanges will be carried out on Wednesday, March 16. Read More

Victor Mesa will manage Cuban baseball team against Tampa Bay

The Cuban Baseball Federation announced that Victor Mesa Martinez will be the head coach of the local squad that on March 22 will face the MLB team Tampa Bay Rays. Read More

March 14th

Patriarch Kiril sends message to Raul Castro

The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Kiril, sent a message to the Cuban President Raul Castro, which was published on Monday by the Granma newspaper. Read More

The Best Restaurants in Havana, Cuba

US digital platform Thrillist, known for its attractive content about lifestyle, fashion, food and news, recently published a list of the best restaurants and paladares in Havana. Read More

Cubana Airlines opens route between Holguin and Santo Domingo

Cubana Airlines will start direct flights from the Frank Pais International Airport, of the city of Holguin in eastern Cuba, to Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican Republic, according to company officials. Read More

AT&T and US hotel chains about to close deals in Cuba

AT&T, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International are seeking to complete deals in Cuba as President Barack Obama prepares a historic visit to Havana. Read More