Cuban writer Nercys Felipe said from her home in western Pinar del Rio Province that she felt moved by the news of her winning the 2011 National Literature Prize, an award that she learned about yesterday.
Read MoreCuban vehicle registration offices processed 14,630 automobiles as of November 25, with Havana Province recording the greatest number of title transfers. The figure marks a significant increase in activity since this past October’s issuance of a law and complementary resolutions that relaxed the procedures for the transfer of vehicle ownership between individuals, which had been virtually illegal.
Read MoreCuban ambassador Rodolfo Benitez questioned the opposition of the United States to adopting a legally binding protocol aimed at strengthening the convention after seven years of negotiations.
Read MoreCuban organizations in Miami held a conference yesterday to clarify the status of the Cuban Five convicted in the United States.
Read MoreThe issue of corruption was again put on the table at the Council of Ministers session. Announced this time was the arrest of those involved in four criminal operations involving managers, officials and workers in the field of commerce.
Read MoreThe refinery — the first ALBA project materialized in Cuba — has processed more than 81.2 million barrels of oil since its inception. Since 2007, more than 780 ships loaded with Venezuelan crude have landed at the docks of this plant.
Read MoreDue to positive results achieved to date, Cuba plans to extend Vietnamese rice production techniques in the cultivation of 100,000 acres of farmland.
Read MoreImmigration can be considered the great theme of the 21st century given its presence and the increasing intensity in Latin American cinematography and the production of Latino filmmakers in the US.
Read MoreThe resolution of condemnation of the Syrian government was approved by 37 votes in favor, 6 abstentions and 4 votes against: Russia, China, Cuba and Ecuador.
Read MoreThe screenwriter and former director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences , gave a talk today at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, the traditional host of the Havana Film Festival.
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