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New Confucius Institute headquarters opened in Havana

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After six years of work, the University of Havana’s Confucius Institute finally has a permanent headquarters, located in the building which was once home to the old Pacífico restaurant, an emblematic structure in the capital’s China Town. The completely renovated facility was inaugurated October 14, in a ceremony which saw the participation of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, first vice president of Cuba’s Councils of State and Ministers.

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U.S. blockade hampers exports of Cuban citrus fruit

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The economic, commercial, financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba for more than 50 years, hampers export of Cuban citrus and other fresh fruit, causing significant losses to growers and the national economy. The blockade does not allow the country to sell grapefruit in U.S. territory, obliging the sector to focus on industrial processing to produce juice, pulp, concentrate and essential oils for export to Europe and Asia.

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Buena Vista Social Club performs at the White House

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This Thursday, October 15, the legendary group Buena Vista Social Club, performed for the first time in the White House, after conquering stages around the world. The musicians received various ovations from almost 400 guests, among them President Barack Obama and Cuban Ambassador in Washington, José Cabañas, performing the same repertory which has seen them reap numerous international awards, featuring greatly relevant songs which capture the spirit of Cuba’s musical tradition.

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Book Fidel Castro: Guerillero del Tiempo presented in Shanghai

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The launch of the Mandarin edition, which has already been presented in Beijing and will soon be unveiled in the southern province of Guangzhou, is just one of the many activities being carried out this year by the Cuban embassy in China to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

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More effective programs, more efficient use of resources

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The importance of speeding up implementation of current and future programs was a recurring theme in comments made by José Ramón Machado Ventura, second secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and a Council of Ministers vice president, during his tour of agricultural sites in the municipalities of Cueto, Mayarí and Banes, in the eastern province of Holguín.

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Nationalization means to put under the nation’s control

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The first laws approved by the revolutionary government had little impact on private industrial interests, and measures adopted to provide social benefits contributed to the prosperity of their businesses, since elevating the standard of living of all Cubans created more domestic demand. Despite this reality, the Cuban industrial bourgeoisie did not support the revolutionary measures which actually favored their interests.

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Economic blockade negatively impacts Cuban healthcare system

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THE damages caused by the U.S. blockade to the Cuban healthcare system are incalculable, but the island’s government is committed to finding the solution to any medical emergency, despite the expense, stated Pedro Luis Veliz, director of the National Council of Scientific Health Societies. Many people are often unaware of the efforts undertaken by the country to provide free healthcare to the population, added Luis Veliz, also president of the Cuban Society of Intensive and Emergency Medicine.

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The work of many hands

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Thus in August 1965, the National Observatory, run by the Revolutionary Navy at that time, became part of the Academy of Sciences of Cuba (ACC). Days later, Dr. Antonio Nuñez Jiménez, president of the ACC, signed a resolution which created the Institute of Meteorology, through the merger of staff from the former Observatory and those belonging to the Meteorological Department created by this body 15 months earlier.

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Cuba’s Ismael Borrero tops 59kg world rankings

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Cuban wrestler Ismael Borrero’s ascent to the top of the 59 kilograms Greco-roman style world rankings is noteworthy news for fans of the sport.
Borrero reached the top spot in his weight category after being proclaimed World Champion during the competition held recently in Las Vegas, the United States, where he secured six victories.

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An embrace of solidarity

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Sixteen healthcare professionals, members of the Henry Reeve contingent, and five specialists from the ministries of Construction and Energy, who responded to a call for aid from the Commonwealth of Dominica following Tropical Storm Erika, returned to Cuba, October 13. In what they described as a short but valuable mission, the Cuban collaborators offered medical assistance in six regions of the country, those most affected by the heavy rainfall.