Extraterritorial Application of US Law Questioned in France

The US threat to fine BNP Paribas bank for alleged violation of the US blockade against Cuba and other countries is generating rejection in France, where analysts and politicians question US laws” extraterritoriality. An article published in Le Monde daily under the title “Record High Fine against BNP Paribas: Dolar Imperialism”, described as astronomical the […]

La Punta: A fortress turned into a museum

San Salvador de La Punta Museum, which is strategically located at the entrance to the channel into the harbor, in Havana; had been used as a fortress during the colonial times. Nowadays, it is considered to be a patrimonial, historical and cultural spot.

At Spanish Fair, Cuba Promotes Tourist Options

Cuba will participate in the Ninth edition of Tourism and Gastronomic Fair of Zaragoza, Aratur, in which 91 exhibitors will present proposals to experts and others attending the Spanish fair. The Cuban participation in the exhibit, from May 30 to June 1, will strengthen ties with operators and agencies of the region, and present new […]

Myths, stories and legends from Havana: the double three domino

Playing dominoes is a deeply rooted tradition in Havana. That’s why; people use to play this game with their friends and neighbors in their spare time; but, as far as we know, Havana is the only place where a dominoes game has been associated with funeral arts.

WHO Director congratulates Cuban Minister of Health

Dr. Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), congratulated Roberto Morales Ojeda, Cuban minister of industry, for chairing the 67th World Health Assembly, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland.