In the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, the Cuban Government releases persons who are serving prison sentences
Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
As part of the close and fluid relations with the Vatican, the Government of Cuba has remained in touch with Pope Francis and his representatives and, as has occurred in the past, has kept His Holiness informed about the processes of review of the convictions and the release on imprisoned person, a practice that is common in our judicial system and has characterized the humanitarian record of the Revolution.
Cuban dancers residing in Australia send donation to Cuban Ballet School
Cuban dancers residing in Australia send donation to Cuban Ballet School
Perth, Western Australia, January 11, 2025. In a joint collaboration between members of the Southern Cross Brigade and Cuban dancers living in Australia, a donation was made to the Cuban Ballet School.
The donation consisted of equipment used by students of that art in Cuba. Although modest, this donation carries the feeling of a group of talented young people who are inserted in prestigious Australian dance institutions such as the Western Australia Ballet and the Queensland Ballet.
40th Southern Cross Brigade begins activities in Cuba
Canberra, 6 January 2025. The 40th Southern Cross Brigade began its activities in Cuba.
The Brigade, integrated by friends of solidarity from Australia and New Zealand, traveled, as every year, to bring their solidarity and support to the largest of the Antilles.
The program on the island, which will last until January 23, includes various activities, including exchanges with communities and socio-cultural projects in Pinar del Rio, Havana and Matanzas.
The “traditional knowledge and practices for the elaboration and consumption of cassava” are officially declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
On December 4, 2024, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially declared the “traditional knowledge and practices for the preparation and consumption of cassava” as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was the result of a joint effort between Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Venezuela, who presented a multinational dossier to recognize this traditional food of the region.
Ambassador of Cuba meets with Ambassador of Australia to Cuba Rachel Moseley
Canberra, December 3, 2024. The Cuban Ambassador to Australia received Ambassador Rachel Moseley, Ambassador of Australia to Cuba, at the Cuban Embassy in Canberra.
During the friendly meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest for the development of bilateral relations.
The Cuban diplomat thanked Ambassador Moseley for Australia's position against the blockade of Cuba and expressed her willingness to continue expanding and developing relations between the two peoples and governments.