17 September 2021 Archives

Spanish chain ROC prepares hotels in Cuba to resume operations

Published on: September 17, 2021
14:05

Matanzas, Cuba, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The Spanish hotel chain Roc Hotels and the Cuban group Gran Caribe on Friday announced the resumption of operations at two of their hotels in Cuba, where borders will be reopened on November 15

Solidarity movements condemn campaign and blockade against Cuba

Published on: September 17, 2021
14:01

Havana, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Members of Cuba solidarity movements on Friday denounced the disinformation campaign against the Caribbean island, encouraged by the United States, and condemned the imposition of unilateral sanctions that affect the country's development.

Cuban expert insists on protection of children from Covid-19

Published on: September 17, 2021
13:35

Havana, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Contagions with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus exceeded 2,000 among the pediatric population, accounting for 24 percent of the total Covid-19 cases reported in Cuba, an expert warned on Friday.

Congressional cutback of government powers in Peru harshly criticized

Published on: September 17, 2021
13:26

Lima, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian Parliament's decision to reduce the government's powers and implicitly facilitate presidential vacancy (impeachment) was harshly criticized on Friday, and a newspaper described it as arbitrary.

Argentina favors more financing to fight climate crisis

Published on: September 17, 2021
13:19

Buenos Aires, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Argentine President Alberto Fernandez called on Friday for more financing to fight the climate crisis, and pointed to the possibility of eliminating surcharges and extending debt payment terms.

Cuba shares details of new tourist season for Russian market

Published on: September 17, 2021
13:11

Moscow, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The Tourism Counselor of the Cuban Embassy in Russia, Juan Carlos Escalona, confirmed on Friday that the country will begin the gradual opening of its inter-provincial borders and all tourist destinations as of November 15.

France’s state rail company and Renault announce mass layoffs

Published on: September 17, 2021
12:57

Paris, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) France's state-owned rail company (SNCF) on Friday announced cuts between 2,000 and 3,000 jobs, a few hours after the carmaker Renault informed a similar measure.

UNHCR warns about impact of pandemic on migrants

Published on: September 17, 2021
12:52

Geneva, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned on Friday about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on displaced and stateless people, and requested support from the international community.

Syria says that US blockade hinders its recovery

Published on: September 17, 2021
12:48

Damascus, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States and the European Union (EU) hinder the recovery, development and reconstruction of Syria, the country's delegate at the United Nations in Geneva, Hussam Eddin Alaa, denounced on Friday.

Border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains closed

Published on: September 17, 2021
12:44

Kabul, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) An important border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains closed on Friday, while hundreds of people wait nearby, amid strict controls on both sides.

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