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Sep

24

2026

Cuban cinema will feature prominently at the first edition of the London Latino Film Festival

London, 24 September 2026.— Cuban cinema will take centre stage at the first edition of the London Latino Film Festival (LoLaFF), to be held in London from 2 to 6 October 2026, with a programme dedicated to celebrating the diversity, richness and creative power of Latin American cinema.

Cuba’s contribution will be showcased both through key works from its film industry and through the presence of renowned Cuban artists, in an exhibition that will enable the British public to explore different eras, perspectives and forms of expression in the island’s filmmaking.

Sep

23

2026

Update to the Consular Fees Schedule with effect from 1 October 202

Information Note on Consular Fees.

An update to the current Consular Fee Schedule will come into force on 1 October 2026.

As a result of the current complex international macroeconomic landscape, characterised by sustained global inflation affecting all sectors of the economy, the consular fees currently in force are being adjusted in a reasonable manner; this is a common practice amongst countries in relation to the various services they provide.

Sep

17

2026

Universities in Cuba and the United Kingdom strengthen dialogue on educational research

Leicester, United Kingdom, 16 September:— On 15 and 16 September, De Montfort University (DMU) hosted an academic exchange event dedicated to research and education, as part of the activities of the project “Universities in the Communities (Cuba): Developing the Capacity for Change’, an academic collaboration initiative between Cuba and the United Kingdom focusing on the role of Municipal University Centres (CUMs) and their links with communities.

Aug

27

2026

Collaboration and solidarity in Glasgow to mark the centenary of Fidel

Ambassador Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter visited Glasgow to mark the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth and the 24th anniversary of the twinning of Glasgow and Havana.

Glasgow, 27 August 2026.—On Thursday 27 August, Ambassador Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter organised a wide-ranging programme of events in Glasgow to mark the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and the 24th anniversary of the twinning of Glasgow and Havana.

Jun

29

2026

British royal traditions and the diplomatic forum

Traditional royal festivities in the United Kingdom form part of British identity and, over the centuries, have brought together diverse sections of society. These celebrations form part of the country’s cultural heritage and are characterised by specific dress codes, the ritual of afternoon tea and, where applicable, military parades.

Most of these events take place in spring and summer, a period when numerous tourists join in the activities in the city centre, as is the case with the military parade known as Trooping the Colour.

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