Cuban Film Co-Productions for 2012
The Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC) foresees several co-productions and collaborations with national and international institutions this year.
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Fidel Castro to Make New Book Presentation
The book Nuestro deber es luchar (Our Duty Is to Fight), by ex-Cuban president Fidel Castro, will be released simultaneously on Wednesday in cities around the world.
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Offering More Cuba Flights for Pope’s Visit
The US travel agency Airline Brokers has added more flights to Cuba to the worshippers hoping to visit the island during the visit by Pope Benedict XVI, according to an announcement by the Archdiocese of Miami.
Read MoreAmericas Summit Boycott Undecided
Following a meeting with representatives of the 8-nation ALBA bloc, Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Sunday that those nations have not yet decided whether they will be attending the Summit of the Americas in Cartegena, Colombia.
Read MoreFrank Fernandez Invited to Re-opening of Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow
Cuban pianist and composer Frank Fernandez has been invited to the reopening of the Bolshoi Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, set for on March 22, according to statements by the artist in Havana.
Read MoreCuba Slugger Cespedes Has Dreamy MLB Start
Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes got off to a fairy tale start in Major League Baseball on Saturday with his debut in the Spring Training Grapefruit League. In three at-bats he managed a walk, single and solo home run. He drove in two runs and also caught the only ball hit his way to top off the perfect day.
Read MoreEarthquake (4.8) in Eastern Cuba
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in several southeastern Cuban municipalities in the early morning on Saturday. No injuries or damage has been thus far reported.
Read MoreCuba-Colombia Parliamentary Leaders Meet
Juan Manuel Corzo, president of the Colombian legislature, spoke Thursday with his Cuban counterpart, Ricardo Alarcon, to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties.
Read MoreAlan Gross’s Family Asks the Pope for Help
The family of American Alan Gross, who is serving a sentence of 15 years in prison in Cuba, has appealed to Pope Benedict XVI to intercede for his release. Pope Benedict XVI will be in Cuba from March 26-28.
Read MoreYoung Cubans Begin “Thinking Cuba” Encounter
The Third Meeting of Young Critique and Research “Thinking Cuba” is being held today and tomorrow in the capital at the Pabellón Cuba facility sponsored by the Association Hermanos Saiz (AHS).
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