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Biotech Conference Ends Today in Cuba

The 2012 International Biotechnology Conference concludes today at the Havana Convention Center with a presentation devoted to hepatitis B infections and cancer biology and treatment.

Cuba Not Invited to Americas Summit

Colombia will not invite Cuba to attend the Summit of the Americas in Cartegena (April 14-15), said President Juan Manuel Santos after a four-hour meeting in Havana with Raul Castro.

Havana Weather for March 8-14

The weather over the upcoming seven-day period will be influenced by high pressure systems and a system of trade winds. High temperatures will range between 28°C (82°F) and 29°C (84°F), while the minimum temperatures will dip to around 20°C (68°F).

Cuba Has New All-Time Hits Record

Enrique Diaz is the new all-time Cuban Baseball League hits champion recording his safety number 2,357 on Wednesday afternoon, one more than Santiago de Cuba great Antonio Pacheco who recorded 2,356 in his career.

Dutch and Belgian Paintings in Cuba

The exhibition “Dutch and Belgian Painting in the Nineteenth Century” will open to the Havana public on May 10 at the Universal Art Building of the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Cuban Doctor Begins Hunger Strike

Cuban doctor Jeovany Vega Jimenez said on Monday that he is beginning a hunger strike to demand the repeal of ministerial resolutions that have prevented him from exercising his profession since 2006.

Cuban Films at San Diego Film Festival

Five recently produced Cuban films will participate in the upcoming 19th annual International Latino Film Festival in San Diego, California, starting on March 8. These will include the movie Habanastation, directed by Ian Padron.

French Entrepreneurs Seeking Business in Cuba

A delegation from the “Movement of French Enterprises” (MEDEF), attended a business forum with Cuban officials and island entrepreneurs on Tuesday at the Hotel Parque Central in the capital.

Havanatur Golf Tournament Announced

The Havanatur Golf Tournament has just been announced by the international group of that same name. The event will be held from June 21 to 23 at the Varadero Golf Club, about 85 miles to the east of the capital

Santos to Cuba to See Castro and Chavez

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, a staunch ally of Washington, arrives in Havana on Wednesday to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro and the convalescing Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.