Family care system: Favored more than 70 thousand Cubans

The Family Care System (SAF by its Spanish acronym), which is governed by the Ministry of Internal Trade (MINCIN by its Spanish acronym), benefits more than 70 thousand people throughout Cuba.

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More than eight thousand teachers will return to the classrooms in Cuba

More than eight thousand teachers will return to the classrooms after the government's decision to increase salaries in the sector..

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Sahara dust cause cyclonic calm in the Caribbean

The marked cyclonic tranquility prevailing in the tropical Atlantic and the Caribbean is due to the considerable presence of dust clouds from the Sahara over this geographical area, according to information published in Granma newspaper.

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Deputies discuss draft laws on National Symbols, Fisheries and Electora

The deputies of the National Assembly of People's Power will debate this Friday, gathered in three working groups, the draft National Symbols, Fisheries and Electoral laws, which will be submitted for approval during the III ordinary session of the current legislature.

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Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodriguez, expressed the island's support for the process of dialogue promoted by the Venezuelan government with the opposition to guarantee political peace in the South American country.


Customs denies rumors about change in its provisions

The General Customs of the Republic of Cuba reiterated that the existing provisions on the customs clearance of travellers, and their belongings have not been changed.


Intense parliamentary period against internal insufficiencies

The Permanent Working Committees of the National Assembly of People's Power, begin this Monday its sessions in the Convention Center of this capital, with priority in its agenda the evaluation of government policies and programs and the study of legislative projects.


New record in Cuba, 39.1 Celsius!

The Veguitas Meteorological Station, in the eastern Cuban province of Granma, recorded a maximum value of 39.1 °C, 0.3 degrees higher that the highest ever recorded temperature in Cuba.


Cuban government approves measures to boost the economy

The Council of Ministers approved a set of measures to boost the economy, including an increase in salaries in the budgeted sector and also pensions, which will benefit more than 2.75 million people.