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18 May, 2023 Cuba reiterates its commitment to fight against all forms of discrimination

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated today his country’s commitment against all forms of discrimination, in order to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The National Center for Sexual Education celebrates until next day 20 the 16th edition of the Days against Homophobia and Transphobia. This year the activities focus on […]
18 May, 2023 Day of Cultural Diversity in Cuba focuses on Japan

Havana, Cuba.- The Historian’s Office of the Cuban city of Camagüey is preparing today the 10th Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, dedicated to the Japanese presence and influence in Camagüey. The program will start on May 21 and will bring together various specialists and researchers from the Japanese embassy in Cuba, in […]
18 May, 2023 Russia and Cuba to seek concrete actions to revitalize trade

Havana, Cuba.- At the 11th Meeting of the Business Committee, held at the National Hotel in Havana, Russia, and Cuba today called for concrete actions to revitalize trade between the two countries. The Meeting was attended by representatives from 52 Russian and 106 Cuban companies, the President of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce Antonio Carricante […]
18 May, 2023 Cuba announces more details on migration measures

Havana, Cuba.- The general director of Consular Affairs and Cubans Living Abroad, Ernesto Sobern, offered new details on the migratory measures referring to the extension of passport validity.   In a direct transmission on the social network Facebook, Soberon said passports with 10-year validity will be those issued from July 1.   He explained that […]
18 May, 2023 Raul Castro and Diaz-Canel preside over funeral honors of Raul Curbelo Morales

Havana, Cuba.- Floral offerings by Army General Raúl Castro and President Miguel Díaz-Canel presided over the funeral of Cuban revolutionary Raúl Curbelo, who passed away on May 11 due to a sudden illness. In the Pantheon of the Veterans of the War of Independence, in the Colón Cemetery, his mortal ashes and the medals received […]
17 May, 2023 Homage in Cuba to honor National Hero José Martí

Havana, Cuba.- The Economic Society of Friends of the Country (SEAP) will hold the homage “Honrar, honra” (Honor, Honors) in this capital city, on May 19th, coinciding with the 128th anniversary of the fall in the battle field, of Cuba’s National Hero José Martí. At its headquarters in Havana, SEAP’s program will include the speech […]
17 May, 2023 UNESCO acknowledges Cuba’s initiatives at the head of the G-77

Paris, Cuba.- Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO Mounir Anastas on Tuesday acknowledged Cuba’s work as pro tempore president of the Group of 77 plus China and the outcomes of the ministers’ meetings hosted by the country. In his speech as chairman of the UNESCO chapter of the group, the diplomat highlighted the meetings of the G-77 […]
17 May, 2023 Diaz-Canel highlights newly approved immigration policy

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday noted that the new policy announced by the Foreign Ministry is the outcome of permanent dialogue between the nation and its emigration. The head of State tweeted that these provisions ratify the unchanging will to continue to strengthen ties between Cuba and its overseas nationals. On Tuesday, […]
17 May, 2023 Cuban president evaluates socioeconomic strategy in Havana

Havana, Cuba.- The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CC-PCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel heads a dialogue this Tuesday with authorities in Havana to evaluate the socioeconomic strategy of the territory with a view to overcoming the complex moment the nation is going through. The president […]
17 May, 2023 Díaz-Canel holds talks with authorities of Havana and Camagüey provinces

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated the need to increase food production for the population during dialogues held Tuesday with the authorities of Havana and Camagüey provinces. The president placed the issue as the central axis of the discussions he held this afternoon in both territories in the west and east of the country, […]
16 May, 2023 Delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture is in Hanoi

Havana, Cuba.- A delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture headed by its deputy head Maury Hechavarría began a working visit in Hanoi today to close a journey that previously took them to Cambodia and Laos. The vice minister will meet with his counterpart Tran Thanh Nam on Monday and will begin a series of […]
16 May, 2023 CELAC: Cuba rejects inclusion on U.S. terrorism list

Havana, Cuba.- – Cuban Finance and Prices Minister Vladimir Regueiro rejected Monday in Santiago de Chile the unjustified inclusion of his country on the U.S. list of alleged sponsors of terrorism, which reinforces the consequences of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on it for more than 60 years. Speaking at a meeting of […]
16 May, 2023 Cuba denounces U.S. blockade before UNESCO

Paris, France.- Cuba’s ambassador to UNESCO, Yahima Esquivel, denounced Tuesday during the debates of the organization’s 216th Executive Council the U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade against the island and demanded its immediate end. Speaking at the plenary session, the diplomat described the siege imposed by Washington for more than 60 years as unilateral and […]
15 May, 2023 Congress of Hematology 2023 begins in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- The 2023 Hematology Congress begins today in Cuba, where results and novelties in the field of immunology, transfusion and regenerative medicine will be presented. More than 500 participants from about 15 countries will attend the event, which will take place until Friday at the Havana Convention Center. Among the objectives of the conclave […]
15 May, 2023 Colloquium on cultural diversity in the Caribbean begins in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- The 9th International Colloquium on Cultural Diversity in the Caribbean will meet in Havana from today until May 19 at Casa de las Américas, focused on regional ecological thought as a process inherent to its culture. The event will address topics such as the links between gender and nature and the rescue of […]
15 May, 2023 Cuba and Algeria ratify willingness to strengthen ties

Havana, Cuba.- Cuba and Algeria ratified the will to continue working to strengthen bilateral relations and boost economic, trade, and cooperation ties, said Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Twitter. According to the top representative of the diplomacy of this Antillean nation, this was reaffirmed in a telephone conversation held with the Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
15 May, 2023 Cuba and Vietnam strengthen cooperation in veterinary medicine

Havana, Cuba.- Cuba and Vietnam agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of veterinary medicine, on the occasion of the visit of Deputy Minister Maury Hechavarría at the head of a delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture (Minag). On his last day in Ho Chi Minh City, Hechavarría held a meeting with the general director […]
15 May, 2023 Mexico donates statistical information devices to Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- Mexico donated mobile devices to Cuba that will be used in the development of the Population and Housing Census in the country, informed today the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI). According to the source, the devices delivered in Havana, will also support other research of this type, which will make it possible […]
15 May, 2023 Cuban president congratulates mothers on their day

Havana,Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated the nation’s mothers on their day. On his Twitter profile, the president wrote: “Love can do anything. Every Cuban mother is proof. To all, infinite thanks and much love today,” #DíaDeLasMadres and always. Congratulations mothers and grandmothers of #Cuba.
11 May, 2023 Cuba celebrates 28 years of diplomatic ties with Saint Kitts and Nevis

Havana, Cuba.- The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates this Wednesday the 28th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. On its Twitter account, the Cuban Foreign Ministry reiterated the will to expand and diversify the ties of friendship and cooperation between both countries. Cuba and Saint […]