Europeans Pro Normalizing UE-Cuban Relations

Nearly 40 organizations and over 30 personalities called Friday for the European Union (EU) to lift measures imposed on Cuba in 2003 and advance towards relations of mutual respect and cooperation, reported Prensa Latina news agency. Read More

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73 Cuban schools that are members of the UN's Educational (UNESCO)

Delegations from 73 Cuban schools that are members of the UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are currently attending a seminary in the city of Cienfuegos aimed at fostering joint work related to patrimonial conservation. Read More

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4th International Symposium on Arterial Hypertension in Cuba

Artery hypertension is the most important factor for cardiopathies and affects a high number of people International Symposium on Arterial Hypertension in Cuba. The 4th International Symposium on Arterial Hypertension will be held in Cuba from May 26 to 29, said members of the Organizing Committee. Read More

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30 Countries will take part at 13th Havana's International Poetry Festival

Some 95 poets from the five continents will participate at the 13th Havana's International Poetry Festival, to begin on May 26th through the 31st 2008, with a call to rescue original languages. Read More

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Las Tunas, Cuba, Youths Celebrate Anniversary of People's Camping Site

A giant camped with more than 500 members of the Young Communist League (UJC) from this eastern province of Las Tunas celebrates the 27 anniversary of the People's Camping Site, option that was created for the enjoyment of the nature in Cuba. Read More

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Cuba: Concrete Actions to Counteract Rocketing Food Prices

With the growing increase in food prices on the international market, the Cuban authorities have drafted concrete plans to minimize the impact of this unsustainable situation on the country. The crisis is affecting underdeveloped nations above all, and according to the World Bank it will last for at least the next 7 or 8 years. Read More

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Cubadisco 2008 Devoted to the Music of Africa, to take place from May 17 to 25 in Havana.

Eighteen ministers of Culture from African countries have confirmed their participation in the International Fair Cubadisco 2008, to take place from May 17 to 25 in Havana. Read More

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Farewell to another legend of Cuban Cinema: Jorge Haydú

The first few months of 2008 have been fateful for Cuban cinema, as they witnessed the death of some of their emblematic figures, such as filmmaker Octavio Cortázar and actor Sergio Corrieri. Now was the turn for Jorge Haydú, one legend of Cuban cinematography, who just passed away at 87 in Brussels. Read More

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Filmmaker Karen Shajnazarov, President of Moscows MOSFILM Studios, will travel to Cuba

Filmmaker Karen Shajnazarov, President of Moscows MOSFILM Studios, will travel to Cuba on May 23 at the invitation of the Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC). Read More

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Escalation of illegal anti-Cuba transmissions condemned

THE U.S. government has implemented an escalation of its radio/television aggression of Cuba by increasing the vast resources that it has pumped into this interventionist exercise since the early days of the Revolution. Read More

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