Sixty-four years ago -on September 2, 1960-, almost 1 million Cuban citizens, gathered in the National General Assembly of the Cuban People, approved in the historic Jose Marti Revolution Square the 1st Declaration of Havana on behalf of their fellow countrymen, after its reading by the young leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro.
Havana Convention Center: a landmark in time
Esther Rodriguez Aldama walks nimbly, her 77 years, about to turn 77, do not hinder her, she answers colloquially any of the questions that arise in the conversation and is proud of the work she has been doing for 45 years at the Havana Convention Center, a place where she came when the stones were still moving and columns were being melted in the swampy terrain.
Cuba marks the beginning of the new school year
From very early in the morning, more than 10,000 educational institutions throughout the country will be celebrating today the return to the classroom of around 1.6 million students to begin the 2024-2025 school year in General Education.
Cuban authorities send condolences on death of Major General Romarico Sotomayor
Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the country, sent heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Major General Romarico Sotomayor Garcia, who died in the early hours of this September 1.
Díaz-Canel: “False Havana Syndrome reinforced blockade of Cuba”
In a post on X, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez criticized the international media’s disregard for the damage caused to his country by the alleged “Havana syndrome”, a media construction discredited even within the United States.
Call for a Peace Conference against the Blockade and Terrorism
The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) made the following announcement:
Eastern Cuba to host nature tourism event
On September 24 to 29, the southeastern provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Granma and Guantanamo will hold the 14th TURNAT 2024, the most important event of nature tourism in the country.
U.S. returns 48 irregular migrants to Cuba
A group of 48 irregular migrants (43 men and five women) were returned to Cuba on Tuesday on a U.S. plane.
Accident reported in cement factory in Central Cuba
Several social media have reported an accident at the Cement Factory of the province of Cienfuegos caused by a spill of material on one of the industry's hoppers.
Cuba keeps improving its General Education system
The Cuban Ministry of Education (MINED) is still implementing the Third Improvement Process of the National Education System in order to upgrade the qualification of the new generations.
Cuban President saluted Frei Betto’s 80th birthday
In a post on X, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez wished Brazilian Dominican friar Frei Betto a happy 80th birthday.
Cuban radar system links to international project
Specialists from the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (CITMA) applauded the steps to get Cuba’s Centro Nacional de Radares (CNR) linked to the international project Euroclima.
Cuba Reiterates its Firm Stance against Discrimination
The Cuban government reiterated on Friday its commitment to the struggle against all kinds of discrimination.
US Coast Guard Returns 41 Irregulars to Cuba
The US Coast Guard Service returned 41 irregular Cuban migrants to Cuba on Friday as part of bilateral accords between the two countries.
Executive Secretariat of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution congratulates Cuban women
The National Executive Secretariat of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) extended its congratulations today to the Cuban Women's Federation (FMC) on its 64th anniversary.
Raul Castro congratulates Cuban women´s Federation
Army General Raul Castro Ruz, Leader of the Revolution, congratulated the Cuban Women Federation (FMC) on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the creation of the organization on August 23.







