As Russia and the United States/European Union continue in dispute over the former’s annexation of Crimea and troop buildup near the Ukraine, visiting Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart made it clear where Cuba stands.
Read MoreMariela Castro, the director of the National Center for Sexual Education (CENESEX), participated in an international conference on March 28-29 in Paris on Genders, Cultures and Society, where the issue of transsexuality was addressed, reported Prensa Latina.
Read MoreSome 80 thousand spectators attended the free concert this past Saturday by Cuban singer Silvio Rodríguez in the Zocalo Square of Mexico City, reported La Jornada newspaper.
Read MoreA week of works by young Cuban filmmakers kicks off the month from April 1-6. The Cuba Cinematheque will also feature, Cine Expresionista Aleman; James Dean, Un Mito del Cine; Films by Hungarian director Miklos Jancso and finally a tribute to Enrique Colina on his 70th birthday with an afternoon and evening of his films.
Read MoreThe 13th Young Filmmakers’ Festival, a space where we are brought into contact and invited to explore the different paths Cuba’s youngest filmmakers are tracing today, takes place from April 1-6 in Havana at seveval venues.
Read MoreThe Cuban film “Conducta”, directed by Ernesto Daranas, won the awards for best film, best director and best actress for Alina Rodriguez in the Latin American section of the Málaga Film Festival.
Read MoreTwo recently appointed officials by the Cuban Communist Party were also incorporated in the State Council, the highest body of the National Assembly, the official media reported on the island.
Read MoreA government mission from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Del Sur, and their Cuban hosts, confirmed their decision to advance in bilateral cooperation in areas such as agriculture and agribusiness, reported Prensa Latina.
Read MoreThe presidents of Cuba and Vietnam agreed in Havana to several actions to strengthen partnerships between the two countries , following the visit of a high-level Vietnamese delegation to the island from 26 to 28 March, reported Granma daily.
Read MoreCuba’s parliament unanimously approved the new law to attract more foreign investment to the Caribbean island. The legislation will open the economy to foreign capital in nearly “all sectors” and takes effect in 90 days.
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