cuba

Airbnb adds Cuba to its list of destinations

Airbnb has decided to add Cuba to its list of destinations. More than 1,000 properties in Cuba are already listed,…

10 years ago

Natalia Revuelta dead: Fidel Castro’s revolutionary lover dies at 89

Fidel Castro’s revolutionary lover, Natalia Revuelta, has died at the age of 89 in Havana. Natalia Revuelta, a Cuban socialite,…

10 years ago

Netflix launches streaming service in Cuba

Netflix has launched its services in Cuba, as diplomatic relations between the US and the communist island continue to thaw.…

10 years ago

Raul Castro: Cuba will stay on communist path, despite thaw with US

Cuba’s President Raul Castro has stressed that Havana will not change its political system after recent US move to normalize…

10 years ago

Cuba policy: Barack Obama’s opponents threaten to block changes

Congressmen who are against President Barack Obama's new Cuba policy have threatened to block his efforts to restore diplomatic relations…

10 years ago

US-Cuba breakthrough hailed by world leaders

The US historic move to end more than 50 years of hostility towards Cuba and restore diplomatic relations has been…

10 years ago

Alan Gross released from Cuban prison after 5 years

American Alan Gross has been released from a Cuban prison after a deal agreed by the US and Cuba, US…

10 years ago

Cy Tokmakjian: Canadian executive sentenced to 15 years in jail in Cuba

Cy Tokmakjian, the president of a Canadian transport company, has been sentenced by a Cuban court to 15 years in…

10 years ago

Che Guevara and Hugo Chavez perfumes banned in Cuba

The Cuban government has said it will take disciplinary action against state-owned pharmaceutical company Labiofam that created perfumes named Ernesto…

10 years ago

Vladimir Putin denies Russian plans to reopen spy facility in Cuba

President Vladimir Putin has denied reports that Russia made a deal with Cuba to reopen an electronic listening post on…

10 years ago

Ladies in White: More than 90 women protesters detained in Cuba

Cuban opposition activist group "Ladies in White" says dozens of its members were detained during a protest march. The women,…

10 years ago

Vladimir Putin begins Latin American tour in Cuba

President Vladimir Putin has begun his Latin American tour by visiting Cuba, in an apparent bid to seek allies to…

10 years ago

BNP Paribas agrees to pay $9 billion settlement over US sanctions violations

BNP Paribas has agreed to a record $9 billion settlement with US prosecutors over allegations of sanctions violations. As part…

10 years ago

BNP Paribas expected to pay $8.9 billion fine in US

French banking giant BNP Paribas has agreed to pay an $8.9 billion fine for allegedly violating US sanctions rules, reports…

10 years ago

Chikungunya virus: Six cases confirmed in Cuba

Six cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus have been confirmed in Cuba, health authorities say. Cuba is the latest Caribbean…

10 years ago

American Chamber of Commerce delegation begins first visit to Cuba in 15 years

An American Chamber of Commerce delegation has begun its first visit to Cuba in 15 years. Chamber president Thomas Donohue…

11 years ago

Cuba backs new foreign investment law

Cuba's National Assembly has passed a new foreign investment law on Saturday that aims to make the Communist-run island more…

11 years ago

Cuba suspends consular services in US

Cuba has suspended its consular services in the US after the American bank M&T decided to withdraw its facilities. The…

11 years ago

EU to open negotiations with Cuba

The EU has agreed to open negotiations with Cuba aimed at restoring full bilateral relations with the Communist-run island. The…

11 years ago

US open to build a new relationship with Cuba

The US is "very open" to building a new relationship with Cuba, a senior American official has said. However, Edward…

11 years ago

Cuba eases restrictions on loans to private borrowers

Cuba has decided to ease restrictions on loans to private borrowers in the latest measure aimed at boosting the island's…

11 years ago

Cuba: Raul Castro calls for better US relation

Cuba’s President Raul Castro has called for "civilized relations" with the US, saying the two countries should respect their differences.…

11 years ago

Cuba relaxes conditions on buying foreign-made cars

Cuba has decided to ease restrictions on people buying foreign-made new and used cars, according to state media. Cubans will…

11 years ago

Cuba: Heavy rain kills two people in Havana

Heavy rain has lashed Cuba since Friday, flooding streets and leaving at least two people dead. A number of buildings…

11 years ago

Cuba orders privately-run cinemas closure

Cuban government has ordered the immediate closure of dozens of privately-run cinemas and video-game salons. The government said the cinemas…

11 years ago