Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking classified information to Wikileaks. The disclosures documented embarassing and incriminating activities by the US Armed Forces in its foreign wars.
Read More“The Cuban Athletics Federation wishes to report that the 110-meter hurdle race runner Orlando Ortega Alejo abandoned the Cuban sports delegation in attendance at the world championship which recently concluded in Moscow.” Star hurdler Dayon Robles also recently exited the Cuban squad.
Read MoreThe main Terminal 3 of the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, is receiving a major facelift valued at just over 10 million USD. If work goes as scheduled , the restoration will be completed by the end of December.
Read More“Fatima or the Fraternity Park” is the working title of the new film by renowned Cuban actor and filmmaker Jorge Perugorría, now being filmed on location in Havana. The film is inspired in a story by Cuban writer Miguel Barnet.
Read MoreThe Cuban capital awoke today with long lines at all outlets of the Telecommunications Company (ETECSA), with customers hoping to activate a new phone line. From now until August 23, Cubacel is offering the possibility to activate a line for the price of 30 CUC (33 USD), which includes a free initial balance of 30 CUC.
Read MoreCuba launched its second photovoltaic solar power park to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, with the recent failures in oil exploration. The photovoltaic park has more than 5,000 solar panels and Cuban specialists believe they have the ability to supply the daily electricity consumption of about 750 homes.
Read MoreThe Melia Varadero Marina Hotel, with 1,200 berths for yachts, began its operations on Thursday in the largest resort in Cuba, north of the province of Matanzas, reported Prensa Latina.
Read MoreCuban agent Ramon Labañino, one of the Cuban Five, walks with difficulty, said his wife Elizabeth Palmeiro at a Cuban solidarity event in the Peruvian city of Abancay.
Read MoreCésar Valdés, one of Cuba’s top umpires announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 47.
Read MoreMost of the coming days will be partially cloudy and warm with afternoon rain storms. The high temperatures will be stable above 32° C (90 F) and the lows around 24° C (75 F). The winds will be variable weak.
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