Doctor of Philosophy Georgina Alfonso Gonzalez (Cuba) and her colleague Kali Argyriadis (France) earned the Order “Finlay” for their remarkable merits and valuable contribution to the development of natural or social sciences for the benefit of humanity and the preservation and improvement of the health and welfare of the people.
Friends around the world in Cuba to hail May Day
The first of more than 300 friends from around 15 countries have arrived in Cuba as members of the XXVIII solidarity brigade “First of May” to participate in both the multitudinous parade for Workers' Day at Havana’s Revolution Square and the Solidarity Meeting scheduled to be held on May 2.
Díaz-Canel on Pope Francis: “We will not forget him”
“We honor his pontificate and the example he set for many in the world. We will not forget him”, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel wrote in a post on X.
Diaz-Canel visits municipalities of Cuban eastern province
As part of his tour of the country's municipalities, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and president of the country, arrived today in Las Tunas to visit several sites in the southern territories of Jobabo and Colombia.
Cuban transport minister denies fake news about suspension of transportation in Havana
Eduardo Rodriguez Davila, Cuban Minister of Transport, assured that there is NO suspension of the bus service in Havana, although transportation is very limited, mainly due to the technical and fuel availability.
Cuban authorities strengthen actions to prevent and combat illicit drugs
A group of communication specialists from the member agencies of the National Drug Commission held a preparatory session with a view to strengthening organizational, media and community actions for the prevention and confrontation of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
Cuban parliamentary authorities visit easternmost province of the country
Cuban President Attends Honor Mass for Pope Francis
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attended a homage mass Thursday for Pope Francis at Havana’s Cathedral.
Cuban President Tours Health Exhibit in Havana
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel toured the stands of a health exhibit underway in Havana, as part of the Cuba Salud 2025 International Conference.
US Flight Returns 82 Irregular Migrants to Cuba
A flight from the United States returned 82 irregular Cuba migrants to Cuba—74 men and 8 women--, according to the island’s Interior Ministry.
Cuban Western Region Fights Dangerous Forest Fires
Combined forces of forest rangers and agricultural workers are fighting dangerous forest fighters in the westernmost Cuban province of Pinar del Rio.
Cuban president praises intellectual’s contribution to national culture
In a post on X, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the writer and essayist Abel Prieto's contributions to Cuban culture and his promotion of cultural decolonization, which earned him the International Award “Fernando Ortiz”.
Cuban seminar marked 80th anniversary of the Russian victory over fascism
The Raúl Roa García Higher Institute of International Relations (ISRI) hosted the seminar "80th Anniversary of the Victory over Fascism", organized to bolster the fight against this radical ideology and hail 65 years of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Russia and the 150th anniversary of Vladimir Ilich Lenin’s birth.
Future teachers pledge to honor Literacy Campaign's legacy
Sixty-five years after the volunteer teachers summoned by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro arrived in the mountains, future educators of this province ratified their will to honor their legacy.
Cuban women follow in Vilma's footsteps for popular unity
Migdalia García Hechavarría never thought that in her sixties she would learn more about agricultural work, seeds, harvest, or other socioeconomic tasks, but she has.
Cubans Mark 155 Birthday of Vladimir Ilich Lenin
In what is considered a traditional prelude of May Day, thousands of Havana citizens marked the 155th anniversary of the birthday of the Leader of the World Proletariat Vladimir Ilich Lenin.