Cubans reach the Oscar, although ICAIC refrained from competing

Although the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) decided to leave deserted the Cuban Academy Awards nomination, there will be some compatriots competing for the most advertised prize of the global film industry. Read More

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Flights between the US and Cuba will be negotiated next week in Havana

US and Cuba will hold next week in Havana their first formal talks on the normalization of air service between the two countries, a move long awaited by the major US airlines. Read More

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Russian Film Week in Havana

From 21 to 27 September cinema lovers will enjoy a selection of Russian films produced in the last three years, during Russian Film Week in Havana, sponsored by the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Cuba and Producer Center Kinofest. Read More

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Pope Francis in the White House: "As son of immigrants, I'm happy to be a guest in this country."

In a scene that combines politics, religion and emotion, Pope Francis visit this morning for the first time the White House, where he gave his first speech in the US, and then maintained a private meeting with US President Barack Obama, in the Oval. Read More

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Pope admits he never planned to meet with Cuban dissidents

Of the seven questions to the pope Francis during the flight between Santiago de Cuba and Washington five had implied the perception that he had been too lenient with the regime of the Castro brothers and, instead, he had ignored the repression against dissidents. Read More

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Pope Francis Wishes Cuba-U.S. Relations Come to Fruition

Pope Francis will urge Congress to bi-national understanding "as a sign of progress in coexistence" and will not mention the embargo directly, although he stated the traditional position of the Holy See in this regard, which is opposed not only to this one but also to "other cases of blockade." Read More

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Cuba’s Lizt Alfonso Ballet Company prepares tour of Mexico

Cuba’s Litz Alfonso Ballet Company prepares a tour of several Mexican cities, announced the general director of that company to a local television station. Read More

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Pope Francis sends message to Raul Castro

MESSAGE BY POPE FRANCIS TO ARMY GENERAL RAUL CASTRO, SENT DURING HIS FLIGHT TO THE UNITED STATES. Read More

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