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Cuba’s Toilet Paper Shortages Revisited

Though Cuba’s toilet paper shortages this year caused something of a stir in local and foreign media, no one clearly explained why this product suddenly “disappeared” from the country’s stores.

Cuba to Pass Stricter Anti-Smoking Legislation

Cuban authorities are currently working on a new anti-tobacco legislation that will provide the framework for tougher restrictions on smokers and strengthen commercial limitations on tobacco-derived products, in a country where 36 people die every day because of complications related to the dangerous habit.

Sixty Havana Waste Management Employees Accused of Corruption

A total of sixty individuals (including managers and employees) responsible for garbage collection around Havana have been accused of embezzlement, theft and corruption that have caused the State millions in losses and placed the health of citizens at risk.

Missing Cows in Villa Clara, Cuba

“Where are the cows?” This is the question the herders, authorities and police of Villa Clara are asking following a cattle recount conducted at agricultural and livestock cooperatives and State farms that came 6,934 animals short.

Eat in Cuba, Let Relatives Pay in Miami

A new Cuban initiative to obtain dollars mainly from Miami is up and running: Dining in Havana with dollars from family or friends from abroad.

Cuban Hotel Rated the World’s Best for All Inclusive Vacations

The Santa Maria Royalton Hotel in Cuba ranked as the best resort for all-inclusive vacations in the world, according to the list issued Thursday by the renowned travel site, TripAdviser.

Cubans Can Now Have Three Mobile Phone Lines

Cuban authorities announced they will allow citizens to hire up to three cell phone lines as part of their effort to open up telecommunications services, reported dpa news.

Mexico Firm Invests in Flexible Packaging for Cuba

The Mexican firm Industrial Expomayab is investing in a company engaged in the production of flexible packaging for dairy, food and cosmetics in Cuba, revealed Saturday at the International Havana Trade Fair.

China Seeks Greater Investment in Cuba

China on Monday called for greater trade and investment between the two countries during a meeting of the Bilateral Business Committee, held in the context of the International Fair of Havana, FIHAV 2014.

New Flight from Germany to Varadero

The German airline Condor has added a another weekly flight from Cologne to Varadero, said a statement from the Ministry of Tourism.