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Leo Brouwer Festival Starts Today in Havana

The fourth edition of Leo Brouwer Festival of Chamber Music opens its doors today in Havana with a panel devoted to Compay Segundo on the 105th anniversary of his birth.

Housing Institute Subordinated to Ministry of Construction

The Cuban government has decided, starting today, to subordinate the National Housing Institute to the Ministry of Construction.

Russia Eyes Cuba’s 25 Billion Debt

Russian Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak said in late September that talks will begin concerning the debt of 25 billion dollars that Moscow is asking for from Havana

Cuba UN Vote Concerns LGBT Activists

Cuba’s vote at the Human Rights Council of the United Nations in support of a controversial Russian resolution concerning “traditional values” has generated alarm among gay activists on the island.

Cuba’s Ministers Discuss Reform Progress

An expanded meeting of the Cuban cabinet, with the participation of President Raul Castro, recently analyzed the progress of economic reforms adopted at the last congress of the Communist Party.

Monument to Boxer Teofilo Stevenson

Cuban authorities will dedicate a monument and a plaza to honor boxing legend Teofilo Stevenson (1952-2012) in his home province of Las Tunas.

Carromero Trial Begins Friday in Cuba

The Cuban government is making capital improvements to the Provincial Court of Granma and surrounding homes in preparation for the trial starting Oct. 5th of Spanish citizen Angel Carromero, who is charged with manslaughter in the deaths of two dissidents in a traffic accident.

Cuban Small Farmers Leader Dismissed

Orlando Lugo Fonte, 78, was relieved of duties on Sunday as the president of the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) after 25 years of leading the organization of small farmers and agricultural cooperatives in Cuba.

Cuba’s Jojazz Competition Goes International

Beginning with this 15th edition of the JoJazz competition between young jazz artists, scheduled from November 22 to 25 in Havana, it will have an international character.

Ban-ki-Moon Receives Cuban Foreign Minister

United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon received Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez in New York on Saturday while the island’s head diplomat was attending the annual debate of the General Assembly of the international organization.