Cuba in Austria

Austria present at Jazz Plaza

Vienna, January 28. The renowned Viennese trio “Dusha Connection,” led by artist Esád Halilović, is participating in the prestigious International Jazz Plaza Festival in Havana, consolidating its presence at one of the most influential jazz events worldwide. The group announced its participation last week and, since arriving in Cuba, has shared various experiences and moments from the event with its audience through social media.

Tears alone are not exactly a reason for media interest, especially if they are not in line with “our interest”

By: Silva Knezevic

On January 16, thousands of Cubans moved along the coastal avenue Maceo, Malecon in Havana to the site of the Tribuna Antiimperialista in the Plaza de la Dignidad square, to pay tribute to their compatriots who died during the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president, thirty-two of them.

Similar images of gatherings and tributes could be seen in other Cuban cities after the remains were brought to the country. It wasn't a protest, it was showing respect to people.

Cuba participated in the meeting of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Synthetic Drugs.

Vienna, January 21. As part of its commitment to multilateral discussions on the global drug problem, a delegation from the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations Office in Vienna and International Organizations based in Austria participated in the Third Meeting of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Group of Experts on “Improving and strengthening international and regional cooperation and national efforts to address the global problem of synthetic drugs,” held on January 20 and 21, 2026, in Vienna.

Cuban film to be screened at Ibero-American Film Nights in Vienna

Vienna, January 20. The Cuban film El Benny, directed by Jorge Luis Sánchez, will be part of the program for the Ibero-American Film Nights in Vienna, organized by the Cervantes Institute of Austria. It will be screened on March 10 at 7:00 p.m., as part of the festival that will take place from March 9 to 13 in the capital.

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