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Cuba Men’s Volleyball Qualifies for Olympics

The Cuban men’s volleyball team scored an upset win over host Canada yesterday in the finals off the 2016 NORCECA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Edmonton.

HT 2016 Cuba Photo Contest Info

After a big success with the 2015 Havana Times Photo Contest, in which 191 readers participated, we are happy to announce the 8th edition of the event, one for each year of our online publication. Read on to see how you can participate.

Raul Castro Meets with German Vice Chancellor to Close his Visit to Cuba

German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, met in Havana with Cuban President Raul Castro on Friday, to close his three-day visit to the Caribbean island.

Cuban Company Restores Email Services

Cuba’s only telecommunications company, ETECSA, reported today that it has restored its fallen Nauta and Enet email services.

18 Ex-Military Guatemalan Leaders Arrested for Crimes against Humanity

During U.S.-Backed Dirty War Democracy Now HAVANA TIMES – In a stunning development, Guatemalan police have arrested 18 ex-military leaders

Cuba’s Main Servers Crash, again

Users of Cuba’s two main internet providers Nauta and Enet, both belonging to the State monopoly telecommunications company ETECSA, woke up today without service, something which also happened for several days at the end of November.

German Deputy Chancellor Arrives in Cuba to Advocate for Opening

Germany’s deputy Foreign Minister and Economy Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, arrived in Cuba on Wednesday to back the economic opening of the island’s economy and advocate for bilateral trade.

Chavez Posters Removed from the Venezuelan parliament

By order of the new president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Henry Ramos, numerous posters and large pictures of the late president Hugo Chavez were ordered removed today from the legislature.

Havana Weather for Jan. 7-13

High temperatures will range between 26 and 28° C (79 and 82 F), but may also drop to 25° C (77 F) and the lows will be between 19 and 20° C (66 and 68 F). The sea surface temperature will be stable at 27° C (81 F).

Venezuela Opposition Takes Control of Legislature

The new Venezuelan National Assembly was installed today with a broad opposition majority for the first time in 16 years, with a commitment to seek the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro and approve an amnesty for political prisoners.