Distribution companies from a dozen countries, including the USA, signed contracts for the distribution of Meñique (Pinkie), the first Cuban animated 3D feature film. Directed and written by Ernesto Padrón, the film was released last Sunday in the Cuban capital.
Read MoreChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cuba for a two-day visit on Monday evening, the culmination of his tour of several Latin American countries during the last week. Xi meets on Tuesday in Havana with his counterpart Raul Castro.
Read MoreWe present the list of rationed protein products that Havana residents can purchase this week (July 21-27) with their ration booklets at their neighborhood “bodega” stores. The portions are distributed by month on a rotation basis in the 15 municipalities of the capital.
Read MoreA new direct air route opened on Tuesday between Lisbon and the Jardines del Rey resort, north of Ciego de Avila, reported the Cuban News Agency.
Read MoreCuba’s President Raul Castro praised the new “international firmness” of Russia, during the one-day visit by his counterpart Vladimir Putin to boost the economic ties. The Russian leader met with Raul Castro as well as his older brother, former President Fidel Castro. In the afternoon he continued his journey to Buenos Aires via Managua.
Read MoreJuly will be the month that two major world leaders visit Havana. First Russia’s Vladimir Putin is expected on July 11 to be followed less than two weeks later by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Read MoreThe following is the list of rationed protein products that Havana residents can buy with their ration booklets in their neighborhood “bodega” stores for the week of July 7-13. The portions are distributed by month on a rotation basis in the 15 municipalities of the capital.
Read MoreCuban customs recently divulged further information on its current battle against packages for third parties, issuing warnings about cases in which drugs and Internet communication equipment were seized from the luggage of travelers.
Read MoreCuban President Raul Castro acknowledged on Saturday that, despite his government’s recent market reforms, the island’s economy has had only a “modest” performance in 2014.
Read MoreThe planned elimination of the dual currency on the island will not cause a price increase or affect the “purchasing power” of the population, guaranteed Marino Murillo, the chief of Cuba’s economic reforms. He added that having one-currency will not in itself solve the problems of the economy.
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