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Cuban province begins commemorative day of tragic accident in 2022

Published on: August 3, 2023
11:57

Matanzas, Cuba, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban province of Matanzas begins today a commemorative day for the tragic accident that occurred a year ago at the Supertanqueros base in the industrial zone of the territory, where 17 people lost their lives.

Shipwreck in Greece uncovers criticism of EU migration policy

Published on: June 15, 2023
14:25

Brussels, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Strong criticism from experts and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), came to light following the shipwreck of a vessel with about 400 migrants off the Greek coast.

India: Major express train crash occurs in Odisha

Published on: June 2, 2023
15:59

New Delhi, Jun 2 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 50 people on Friday died and 179 injured in a serious express train accident in Balasore district, as confirmed by the Chief Secretary of the Indian Odisha State Pradeep Jena.

Death of Carlos Lazo’s eldest daughter mourned in the US

Published on: May 8, 2023
09:54

Washington, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Many expressions of support and solidarity continue today for activist Carlos Lazo, coordinator of the movement "Puentes de Amor" whose eldest daughter, Jessica Lazo, died in a tragic traffic accident.

Cubans recall tragic explosion at Saratoga Hotel in Havana

Published on: May 6, 2023
08:26

Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) Cubans on Saturday recall the sad explosion at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, as a result of which several people were killed and injured, caused huge material damage, and kept citizens in suspense for six days of intense rescue efforts. On May 6, 2022, a powerful gas explosion rocked this tourist facility in Havana's historic heart, killing 47 persons and injuring 99, mainly hotel workers and passersby.

Chinese police checks mass transportation after deadly accident

Published on: April 30, 2023
10:15

Beijing, Apr 30 (Prensa Latina) China began today to supervise the number of people carried by mass transportation vehicles to avoid non-compliance with the allowed amounts and accidents like the recent one involving a minivan, with a death toll of seven.

Cuba and the Chernobyl children, 37 years later

Published on: April 27, 2023
15:05

Mexico, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) The local newspaper La Jornada paid tribute to Cuba's invaluable support for child victims of the nuclear accident in Chernobyl 37 years later, by publishing a chronicle by Tanalis Padilla, a professor-researcher from Massachusetts.

Cuban President Diaz-Canel mourns death of worker in Matanzas

Published on: April 8, 2023
16:22

Havana, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday lamented the death of worker Alexis Bernardo, who died on Friday, when a wall in the chimney of the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant, in the western province of Matanzas, collapsed.

Search continues after collapse at Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant

Published on: April 8, 2023
10:29

Matanzas, Cuba, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) Search works continues at the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant on Saturday, after a column from the chimney's ashtray collapsed on Friday, killing one person and injuring two, while one worker is still missing.

Joe Biden, closer to Ukraine than to East Palestine?

Published on: February 25, 2023
07:56

Washington, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden postponed his visit to East Palestine, Ohio, where a derailed train caused a toxic spill, but ¨fortunately¨ he had time to visit Ukraine during the week.

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