Cuban, U.S. officials hold talks on telecommunications, InternetJanuary 23, 2016 - 08:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cuban officials said they have held two days of talks with their U.S. counterparts about telecommunications and the Internet, the Associated Press reports. A Foreign Ministry statement said the two sides exchanged views on using the Internet for "economic and social development." The Ministry said Friday, Jan 22, that Cuban officials also raised complaints about the U.S. Embargo's negative impact on island communications. It said U.S. telecom executives accompanied the delegation to Cuba, but did not give details. Washington and Havana have advanced talks on several areas of cooperation in the year since they announced they would restore diplomatic relations. Internet access in Cuba remains rare and restricted. Last year the government opened up dozens of public Wi-Fi hotspots, though the cost is prohibitively expensive for many islanders at $2 per hour. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |