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‘Cuba Aqui’ Project Presented in Germany

The cultural project “Cuba Aqui” opened in the exhibition hall of the Cervantes Institute in the German city of Bremen, announced the Cuba Embassy in that European country today.

Daylight Savings Time Begins in Cuba on March 10

This coming Sunday, March 10, “daylight savings time” will take effect in Cuba, according to an article published yesterday by the Juventud Rebelde newspaper.

Cubans Consumed Fewer Eggs in 2012

Cubans consumed fewer eggs last year, said Moraima Cespedes Morales, the vice minister of Economy within the Ministry of Agriculture, speaking to the Granma newspaper.

Boris Becker Wants to Assist Cuban Sports

German former star tennis player Boris Becker said on Saturday during a press conference at the Havana Convention Center that he intends to collaborate with the development of Cuban sports.

Earthquake Felt in Santiago de Cuba

Another perceptible earthquake occurred on Sunday in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba with a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale, reported the Prensa Latina.

Cuba Romps 12-0 Over China in WBC

HAVANA TIMES — As expected, Cuba had an easy time with China in its second outing in World Baseball Classic III, winning by way of the mercy rule after taking a 12-0 lead through 7-innings.

Jimenez Leads Cuba to Win vs. Brazil

Team Cuba debuted in Fukuoka on Sunday afternoon with precisely the kind of near-flawless outing so vital to launching a successful 2013 World Baseball Classic run. Victor Mesa’s club is now in a very solid position for advancement to WBC Round 2..

Cuba Cigar Auction Raises $ 1.1 Million

Humidors with prized Cuban cigars brought in revenues of over $ 1.1 million in the auction held on the final day of the annual Habanos Festival, reported dpa news. Among the guests were the famous former German tennis player Boris Becker and US actor Danny Glover.

Cuba Opens WBC with 5-2 Win Over Brazil

Hitless into the fifth inning of its debut WBC contest, Cuba was locked in a 0-0 tie with Brazil thanks to the work of starter Ismel Jimenez. Then the islander’s shortstop, Erisbel Arruebarruena, broke the ice with a single and also accounted for the first run of the game.

Havana Cinemateca Films in March 2013

The following is the March 2013 monthly calendar of film showings at the Cinemateca de Cuba which includes the Charles Chaplin theater and the Charlot videoteca, both located on 23rd St. between 10th and 12th in Havana’s Vedado District.