Recently added articles from Cuba News:
Government scales back hotel operations due to environmental problems.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2001 ... HAVANA -- In a rare triumph of environmentalism over capitalism, the Cuban government in May ordered the partial closure of several hotels on an island because of concerns about pollution. Cuban sources say the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) withdrew the ...
Exile group's implosion could mean loss of influence in Washington.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2001; ... WASHINGTON - Turmoil in the Cuban American National Foundation, which has split the powerful organization into warring factions, may damage the lobbying clout of the Cuban exile group and weaken support for US economic sanctions against Havana. The resignation of 22 CANF ...
Rumbos to open leisure facilities for tourists.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2001 ... HAVANA -- The tourism industry is responding to complaints about a lack of recreational activities with a flurry of new projects. One of the major complaints voiced by foreign tourists is that aside from fine beaches and good site seeing, there are not enough sporting and other ...
Cimex to open new residential complex next month.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2001 ... HAVANA -- State conglomerate Cimex plans to open its first two residential real estate ventures this fall. The Cecilia will have 106 apartments and the Paradiso 74. Both are in the Miramar neighborhood of Havana. Both are slated to open in September. Cimex plans to ...
Cuba succeeds in efforts to improve relations with Europe.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2001; ... After a period of diplomatic coolness with the European Union over the past year, Cuba's relations with the ED have improved significantly in recent months. At the EU meeting in May in Sweden, EU officials decided to resume an effort to seek association agreements with Cuba ...