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How sparse infrastructure, apathy hobble sports in North
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Over the years, the North has failed to capitalise on its massive youth population for exploits. Some factors responsible for this include state governments’ apathy to grassroots sports development, poor infrastructure, and failure to understand...
Cuban president addresses meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council
Radio Habana Cuba
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June 28, 2025
Minsk, June 28 (RHC)-- The President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, addressed the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which is meeting this Friday in Minsk, Belarus. At the Palace of Independence, along with the leaders...
Cuba backs Russia, Belarus against US-led sanctions, NATO expansion
Al Mayadeen
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June 27, 2025
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel reaffirms support for Russia and Belarus against NATO's eastward expansion and US-led sanctions Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed on Friday his country's support for Russia and Belarus in their...
From steel mills to solar panels: China is quietly supplanting Russia as Cuba’s main benefactor
Malay Mail
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July 2, 2025
China is financing 55 new solar electricity projects across Cuba in 2025 Chinese ships arrive at Mariel port carrying solar panels, parts and fuel Meanwhile Russia’s promises of development go mainly unfulfilled JATIBONICO (Cuba), July 2 — Hours...
MSMEs barely growing and their slowdown hinders competition and economic dynamism
OnCuba News
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July 10, 2025
The growth of the private sector, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), is practically paralyzed due to a bureaucratic process that slows the approval of new businesses, generating frustration among potential entrepreneurs...
Trump Freezes Cash Flows to Cuba’s Most Lucrative Regime-Run Companies
Breitbart
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July 1, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) implementing a tougher U.S. policy against Cuba’s communist regime and reversing concessions granted by former U.S. President Joe Biden. The memorandum...
Cuba Seeks to Deepen Economic Ties at Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk
teleSUR
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June 27, 2025
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel. X/ @conavilBTJ June 27, 2025 Hour: 9:54 am On Thursday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participated in the Plenary Session of the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk, Belarus. RELATED: Belarus and Cuba...
Trump Moves to Reinstate Tough Cuba Sanctions and Ban U.S. Tourist Travel
Watan
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July 1, 2025
Trump has ordered senior administration officials to review existing sanctions on Cuba and propose ways to strengthen them within 30 days. In a memorandum sent on Monday to the Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, Interior, Agriculture, and...
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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25 June 2025 On June 25, 2025 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. During the meeting, the parties discussed...
UN agency assists Cuba to boost industrial development
Cuban News Agency
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June 23, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, June 22 (ACN) The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is managing new projects to contribute to the transformation, development and sustainability of industrial production in Cuba, including the implementation...
Venezuela Secretly Exports Sardines for Cuban Rations
14ymedio
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July 1, 2025
Cans of Venezuelan sardines are delivered to Cubans through modules in warehouses or sold in shops with foreign currency cards. / 14ymedio 14ymedio, Havana, 27 April 2025 — No Cuban who has received the tiny tins of sardines from Venezuela for the...
In major escalation, the US will sanction foreign companies supporting Cuba’s military
The Columbian - Washington State
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Despite the economic pain, the Cuban government has been able to circumvent the U.S. embargo and buy supplies from several countries, hold bank accounts overseas and partner with foreign companies in joint ventures. GAESA companies carry out a...
WCMA Cheers $150M in New Monies for Agricultural Roads Improvement Program
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee, along with Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and...
Expert comments on new measures against Cuban tourism
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 1, 2025
Trump Signed Memorandum on Ban on U.S. Tourism to Cuba Havana, July 1 (RHC)-- Cuban economist and researcher José Luís Perelló commented on Tuesday, on his Facebook post, on the new U.S. measures that directly affect tourism in this country....
$5.7 Billion rich Mark Cuban reveals why he refused to negotiate price when purchasing Dallas Mavericks
The Times of India
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$5.7 Billion rich Mark Cuban reveals why he refused to negotiate price when purchasing Dallas Mavericks (Image Source: Getty Images) Mark Cuban has always been one of the most talked-about names in the NBA world, especially during his long time as...
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Cheers $150M in new monies for Agricultural...
Wis Business
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MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee, along with Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and...
Cuban President Díaz-Canel reaffirms willingness to cooperate with the EAEU
Radio Habana Cuba
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June 27, 2025
The head of state affirmed that Cuba is open to deepening exchanges in key sectors. Photo: @PresidenciaCuba Havana, June 27 (RHC)-- The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel...
Cuban President Addresses Eurasian Economic Forum
Cuban News Agency
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June 27, 2025
Havana, June 26 (ACN) The first secretary of Cuba’s Communist Party Central Committee and Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, addressed on Thursday the 4th Plenary Session of the Eurasian Economic Forum, held in the Belarusian capital Minsk. In...
Cuban president marks second day of official visit to Belarus
Radio Habana Cuba
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June 26, 2025
Havana, June 26 (RHC)-- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, on his second day of an official visit to Belarus, visited the Minks Tractor Plant (MTZ), a public corporation with a long history of relations with Cuba. According to the Presidential X...
Trump travel ban targeting Haiti, Cuba is discrimination. Period.
USA Today - Virginia
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick The images emerging from California – raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement spiraling into chaos, immigrant families fleeing their homes and National Guard troops confronting peaceful protesters – are...