National news

Havana_ Cuba and Germany signed today a memorandum of understanding to negotiate the opening in Havana of a German office aimed at promoting bilateral trade and investment, Prensa Latina publishes.

Havana_ Giovanni Saverio Furio, President of the Socialist and Democrats’ Group in the European Parliament, will meet with Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Rodrigo Malmierca, Prensa Latina reports.

Holguin_ Young workers and soldiers from the Revolutionary Armed Forces and Ministry of the Interior of this territory recalled the arrival of the Rebel Army Victory Caravan’s to the region, the digital site of Granma’s newspaper publishes today.

Havana_ Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia, expressed himself today in favor of lifting the blockade set by the United States against Cuba and reiterated his interest to foster economic and commercial ties with the island, Prensa Latina publishes.

Havana, Cuba_ The international media highlighted this Wednesday, the words of Cuban President Raul Castro at the closing of the sixth session of the National Assembly, Radio Reloj publishes today.