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Credit from Saudi Fund to Cuba

Cuba will receive a loan from the Saudi Fund for Development to refurbish several maternity hospitals on the island, affected by the economic crisis the country has faced over the last 20 years.

Arabian Nights in Old Havana

For those who want to discover something different in terms of music in the city’s historic center, Arab music is performed by the group Aisha al Hanan every Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 in the evening at the El Patio restaurant, where the show is presented in Havana’s Plaza de la Catedral.

Congress of Caribbean medical association begins

The 15th International Congress of the Caribbean Medical Association began today in Cuba, reported the local press. The participating specialists will discuss issues such as the role of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in the island, diabetic ulcers and the results of the treatment with the Cuban drug Heberprot-P, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Celtic Music in Havana

“A festival of what?” one woman asked, as she watched a parade to the pipers moving down calle Obispo in Old Havana. When she found out that it was a festival of Celtic music and tradition, her face grimaced as she wondered, “Are there really that many followers of that culture in Cuba?”

Manatee, Offspring Visit Havana Bay

A manatee and its offspring have been visiting the waters of Havana Bay during the last two weeks, indicating that the bay is recovering from its environmental degradation, said Yosvany Simón Gil, director of the government organization in charge of cleaning up and preserving the bay.

A. Despaigne Wins 2nd Straight Cuba MVP

Boasting his second consecutive home run title and barely missing a rare and coveted “triple-crown” season, Granma outfielder Alfredo Despaigne has walked off with repeat Cuban League MVP honors and thus joined Wilfredo Sánchez and Yulieski Gourriel as the only back-to-back outstanding player honorees in league history.

Cuba-Angola Analyze Cultural Links

The Cuban and Angolan authorities will analyze the implementation of a cultural agreement that will allow young people from the African country to study in art instructor schools in the island, announced Cuban Minister of Culture Abel Prieto, who met in Luanda with the governor of that capital

Swine Flu Vaccine Tops Million in Cuba

The Cuban Ministry of Public Health announced on Monday that a total of 1,015,857 persons had been vaccinated against the A HINI virus, equaling 90.5 percent of the target group. Cuba seeks to vaccinate a tenth of the overall population, concentrating on the most vulnerable groups.

Cuban and Chinese Armies to Boost Cooperation

The Cuban and Chinese Armed Forces agreed today to strengthen cooperation after a meeting in Beijing between Generals Alvaro López Miera and Chen Bingde, chiefs of the general staff of the respective armies.

Non-valid Votes Up in Cuba Election

The percentage of blank or annulled ballots increased from 7.01 per cent in the 2007 partial elections to 8.91 per cent in the elections of last April 25, representing more than 731,000 persons, according to data by the National Electoral Commission (CEN). The official instance reported that the turnout for the elections was 94.69 per cent of the persons registered to vote.