Havana - The recovery of the vital systems and the reconstruction after the impact of the strong January 27 tornado is making progress in Havana, the National Civil Defense Staff (EMNDC) said, cited on Monday by official sources.

Havana - The preparations for the referendum to ratify the new Constitution on February 24 continue on Thursday in Cuba, where electoral officials are receiving training.

Havana - The tornado that hit several municipalities in the capital on Jan. 27 caused damage to 4,812 homes, Cuban Construction Minister Rene Mesa said on Friday.

Havana - Delegates to the 16th International Congress, Pedagogia 2019, will debate in Havana on Wednesday the role of trade unions for the unity of educators and the need for the continental dialogue on education.

Havana -  A Venezuelan Navy vessel arrived in Havana Friday with vehicles, construction materials and other resources to support recovery efforts after the January 27 destructive tornado that battered areas of Havana.

The President of the Cuban National Assembly of the People Power, Esteban Lazo Hernandez and his counterpart from Mozambique Verónica Nataniel Macamo Dlovo signed on Monday in Havana a cooperation agreement with the objective of promoting an exchange between both legislative bodies.