At the 5th National Press Festival held in Havana, both in person and virtually, the National Awards for Journalistic Innovation were given to national and provincial media for their contributions to the country's difficult circumstances.
University of Havana and Cuban ministry sign academic and scientific collaboration agreement
A framework agreement for academic and scientific collaboration was signed by the Ministry of Finance and Prices (MFP) and the University of Havana (UH), for applied research, professional practices, training and introduction of the results of science in economics and public finances.
Cuban President Attends Opening of Havana Book Fair
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attended the opening of the 33rd International Havana Book Fair 2025.
Latam-Caribbean Parliament Demands Cuba out of US Blacklist
The Panama-based Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) urged the US administration to exclude Cuba from a list of alleged states sponsors of terrorism.
China and Cuba Look at Priorities on their Bilateral Agenda
Cuban acting foreign minister Gerardo Peñalver and China’s ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin considered priorities on the bilateral agenda of both nations during a meeting Thursday at the building hosting the Cuban Foreign Ministry in Havana.
Cuban Parliament to strengthen ties with Europe and Canada
Homero Acosta Alvarez, secretary of the National Assembly of People's Power, met with members of the European and Canadian diplomatic corps at Havana’s Capitol Building (seat of the Cuban Parliament).
33rd Havana International Book Fair opens its doors today
The 33rd Havana International Book Fair (FILH) begins today with the presentation of more than 1,300 new publications in physical and digital format.
International Congress “Pedagogy 2025” holds third day of sessions
The panel Challenges facing Education in the 21st Century: From commitment to action - Goals 2030, coordinated by Cuba’s Minister of Education Naima Ariatne Trujillo Barreto marks the third day of the XIX International Congress “Pedagogy 2025”, which will also include the General Assembly of the Association of Educators of Latin America and the Caribbean (AELAC).
Authorities urge Cuban customs to make improvements
Authorities attending the annual review meeting of the General Customs Administration of the Republic, including Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz and Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, urged the entity to work harder and brace for potential attacks from the U.S. now that the current situation is bound to get worse with the tougher stance taken against the island by the new Trump administration.
Cuban President calls for greater efforts in construction sector
Speaking at the annual review meeting of the Ministry of Construction (MICONS), Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel urged the directors of the entity to work harder, use their talent and be more creative, based on Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro’s instructions for the Special Period, in order to undertake this year’s far-reaching investment program in a context marked by the shortage of resources and the tougher line against Cuba taken by the U.S. government.
Cuba launches project to prevent gender violence
Around 30,979 people from 40 Cuban municipalities, chosen on account of their high rate of gender violence in recent times, will benefit from the Project Apoyo a la respuesta nacional a la violencia basada en género [Supporting the national response to gender-based violence], an initiative led jointly by the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC), UNFPA Cuba, and the Canadian Embassy.
South Korean Ambassador Presents Credentials to Cuba
The ambassador of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Lee Ho-yul presented his credentials on Tuesday to deputy foreign minister Anayansi Rodriguez.
Cuban Education System on the Digital Road
The Cuban Education System looks at developing technological innovation, the development of capacities and the integration of systems as a parts of a local strategy towards digital transformation.
Cuban President Regrets Passing of Namibia’s Sam Nujoma
With deep sorrow we received the news about the passing of one of the best friends of the Cuban Revolution, his excellency, Doctor Sam Nujoma, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on the condolence book at the Namibian embassy in Havana.
Workshop on Strengthening WASH strategies kicks off today in Havana
A workshop on alternatives to guarantee a safe and rational water supply to the most vulnerable communities and the reduction of development gaps began today in Havana, on Strengthening WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) strategies.
Cuban fishing port contributes to local development
The Raul Pupo Morales fishing base, located in the so-called Salinas Bidos, with about 200 boats, joins the initiatives that support local development with the sale of their products, said Lazaro Pereira Alayon, president of the unit in the western province.