Havana - The 11th Congress of the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) began sessioning today and one of its main objective is to debate the challenges of the organization to use more of its productive potentialities.

The event will be run until Sunday, May 17, at the Havana's Convention Center, with the participation of 700 delegates and 150 guests, representing all ANAP structures in the country.

Havana - The 41st brigade of the Henry Reeve Humanitarian Aid Contingent, specialized in disaster situations and serious epidemics –made up by 49 health-care professionals, of them 25 doctors in different medical and surgery specialties- arrived on Tuesday in Katmandu, Nepal.

The group of health-care practitioners, who will provide medical aid following the earthquake that devastated this country on April 25th, departed from Havana at noon on Monday; and according to sources at the Public Health Ministry of Cuba they all are well.

Artemisa, Cuba - In a meeting held on Wednesday May 13, 2015, was established the organizing committee for the establishment of the Union of Cuban Computer Specialists (UIC) in the province of Artemisa.

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San Antonio de los Baños, Artemisa, Cuba - This municipality has approved the Environmental Strategy, guiding document for sustainable development in various spheres of social and economic life of the territory, participation, opinions and perspectives included in the society organizations related to the theme of environmental conservation.

The territory has the Technical Advisory Group for the rehabilitation of Ariguanabo River ecosystem. Composed of several scientists, biologists and specialists in environmental issues, and with the support of the ariguanabense party and the government workong in commissions. Among the tasks of the group is to advise CITMA of the municipality, in the analysis of rehabilitation plans, projects and reports, develops and evaluates new projects, also participates in the monitoring committees and regularly assess the progress it allows the rehabilitation process.

Artemisa, Cuba - When you visit the farm Acán located four kilometers at east of the capital municipality of Artemisa, in the province of the same name experiences a feeling of tenderness that makes the heart beat faster.

The home for the elderly persons Fidel Labrador, takes in 50 old persons who receive the most conscientious cares from a group of workers who aim to make life more pleasant to them.

Havana - The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, met with French President Francois Hollande, on occasion of his official visit to the island, the national television reported.

During the meeting, yesterday afternoon, Fidel Castro and Francois Hollande held an interesting dialogue about the historical ties between Cuba and France, reviewed major issues of international events, and exchanged on their complexities and challenges in a warm and friendly atmosphere.