Haravgi publishes a digital version delivering a strong condemnation of U.S. threats that block food, medicine, and medical equipment destined for Cuba.
Cypriot aid to Cuba is stuck in Panamá.
10/04/2026 - 08:00
U.S. threats block food, medicine, and medical equipment
By Kostis Pitsilloudis
Humanitarian aid collected in Cyprus for the Cuban people has been stuck in Panama for months, while transport companies face threats and sanctions from the United States.
The complaint was presented by AKEL MP and Political Bureau member Giorgos Koukoumas during a two-day event held at the European Parliament (09/30-10/01) initiated by the Left Group. The two-day event, titled 'Cuba Yes, Blockade No,' examined the political, economic, and humanitarian consequences of U.S. measures.
The first day focused on its impact on the economy, health, and daily life, while the second highlighted initiatives of international solidarity and medical cooperation with Cuba. A central topic was the escalation of the economic and energy blockade against Cuba by the Trump administration, as well as the stance of the European Union, which condemns U.S. extraterritorial sanctions but in practice does not protect companies and organizations trying to deliver aid to the country.
They Celebrate Cuban Night at Pas To Kima in Paphos with Cuban and Latin Artists Living in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. October 4, 2026. - Cypriots and Cubans of various generations enjoyed a special “Cuban Night” this Saturday at the “Argaka” venue of Pas To Kima in Paphos, where music, food, and the Caribbean and Latin atmosphere paid tribute to Cuban culture, with performances by Roberto Javier Cuellar Gutiérrez and the group Salsa Chiquita.
The evening had the support of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Nicosia, and although it took place in the days leading up to the commemoration of October 20, Cuban Culture Day, it represented an early "nod" from the artists to that date, from the paradise-like shores of the westernmost coast of Cyprus.
Without a doubt, a Saturday gift for the locals and visiting travellers who made their way to Paphos to enjoy that “vocal and musical gem of Cuban-ness", offered through the performances of the host ensemble and their wide repertoire with the best of Latin songs, bolero, and feeling in the “Made in Cuba” style.
The Cuban ambassador welcomes the vice president of the Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agencies Association (ACTTA).
Nicosia, October 2, 2026. - The Cuban ambassador to Cyprus, Mr. Rubén Pino Martínez, received this Friday Mr. Christos Christou, vice president of the Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agencies Association (ACTTA), at the headquarters of the Antillean diplomatic mission in this capital.
After thanking him for his visit, the Cuban diplomat spoke about the enormous potential that could be developed between both nations in the tourism sector, investments, and sociocultural exchange, encouraged by the growing interest that the Caribbean island has been generating among tourists from the Eastern Mediterranean area.
Along with updating him on the economic situation that Cuba and its people are going through as a result of the U.S. blockade imposed for more than six decades, Pino Martínez also briefed him on the recent executive orders from that government, which make the living conditions of ordinary citizens even more severe and difficult, because they aim to impose a kind of collective punishment on millions of Cubans and prevent any possible international aid or trade from the island with entrepreneurs, entities, or any nation in the world that shows interest in Cuba.
Cuban Ambassador Participates in Military Parade and Greets the President of the Republic of Cyprus on the Occasion of National Day
Nicosia, Cyprus, October 1, 2026. The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, participated this Thursday, October 1, in the military parade called by the Minister of Defense, Mr. Vasilis Palmas, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus.
At the end of the military parade, and together with the entire Diplomatic Corps accredited on the island, the Cuban ambassador took part in the traditional greeting to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Mr. Constantinos Kombos, both at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.
During the greetings, the Cuban diplomat was able to convey to them, respectively, the cordial congratulations from the Cuban Foreign Ministry to the people and government of the Republic of Cyprus on the occasion of their National Day.
The Cuban Foreign Ministry congratulates the people and government of the Republic of Cyprus on the occasion of their National Day.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba extended warm congratulations to the people and government of the Republic of Cyprus on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Cyprus.
The Cuban Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its willingness to continue strengthening the ties between our nations.