International workshop on Biotech Business to be held in Havana
Rome, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) An International Workshop on Business Development in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Sector will be held in Havana from November 25 to 27, Cuba's embassy in Italy reported here this Thursday.
The event titled 'BioNegociosCuba2019' is organized by the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry Group of Cuba (BioCubaFarma) with the support of the Investment and Technology Promotion Office of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Italy (UNIDO, ITPO and Italy).
Latin American Forum Denounces Twitter for Censoring Cubans
Quito, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The Communications Forum for the Integration of Our America (FCINA) today described the suspension of accounts in Cuba by private social network Twitter as a case of restriction of freedom of expression.
In a communiqué, the organization noted that on Wednesday, dozens of Twitter accounts belonging to Cuban institutions, media and intellectuals were suspended.
Cuba’s response to the blockade: More Revolution!
Addressed at length on Cuban television, with the participation of President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and the Council of Ministers, were the tense energy situation the country is experiencing; its causes; and measures taken to minimize the impact
EU interested in expanding cooperation with Cuba
Havana, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) After a long working day in Havana to look into expanding cooperation, the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, was welcomed by Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
The two high-ranking dignitaries discussed late on Monday the completion of the 2nd Cuba-EU Joint Council and the implementation of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement.
Cuba Denounces Tightening of US Blockade at UN
United Nations, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) The United States blockade against Cuba is the most unjust, severe and prolonged system of unilateral sanctions applied against any country, denounced the Cuban Mission to the United Nations this Tuesday.
In a statement, the Cuban diplomatic mission stressed that the blockade is the main obstacle to the development of the Caribbean country, as well as to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.