Fourth Cyprus Ibero-American Film Festival Concludes with Premiere of Cuban Film “A Night with the Rolling Stones”
Nicosia, Cyprus, July 2, 2026. The fourth edition of the Nicosia Ibero-American Film Festival concluded in this capital city of Cyprus with the premiere of the Cuban feature film “A Night with the Rolling Stones” by director Patricia Ramos. The festival was coordinated by the diplomatic missions of Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and Cuba, in collaboration with the Cervantes Institute in Nicosia and the Cyprus Film Society.
On the closing day, the Cuban Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, expressed his pleasure at sharing the event in the Pantheon Hall in Nicosia with his counterparts, the Ambassadors of Brazil, Spain, and Palestine, Ms. Ana María Bierrenbach, Ms. Mercedes Alonso Frauyle, and Mr. Abdallah Attari, respectively, along with friends of Cuba. Cubans residing in Cyprus and film lovers on this eastern Mediterranean island.
The premiere of “A Night with the Rolling Stones,” by Cuban director Patricia Ramos, introduced the audience to a versatile cast including Lola Amores, Maité Galbán, Santi Estupiñán, Doris Gutiérrez, Jorge Martínez, Roberto Espinosa, and Kristell Almazán, among others, a group that garnered positive impressions from the audience.
The Cuban ambassador participates in a reception on the occasion of the solemnity of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Cyprus.
Nicosia, Cyprus, June 29, 2026.- The Cuban ambassador to Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, took part this Monday in a reception offered by the Apostolic Nunciature (Embassy of the Vatican City State) in Cyprus, on the occasion of the solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
During the celebration, the Apostolic Nuncio and Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso highlighted the large turnout of the diplomatic corps accredited on the island, while also thanking the presence of the various religious denominations coexisting in Cyprus, friends, faithful, and representatives of the host government, coinciding happily for the celebration of such an important date for the Catholic Church, which emphasizes the mission of Saint Peter and Saint Paul as architects of charity and unity among the faithful.
Cuban ambassador takes part in high-level conference on coexistence and interreligious diversity during the Cypriot presidency of the EU Council
Nicosia, Cyprus, June 26, 2026. – The Cuban ambassador to Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, participated this Friday in the High-Level Conference on Coexistence and Interreligious Diversity, held in this capital as part of the conclusion of Cyprus' presidency of the EU Council.
The event was inaugurated by Cyprus' minister of foreign affairs, Mr Constantinos Kombos, who welcomed representatives from the European Union, policymakers, members of the academic world, and civil society representatives, emphasizing the valuable opportunity the meeting provided to exchange ideas, strengthen cooperation among friends, coordinate support for existing initiatives, and reinforce ties between communities in the region.
Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transport and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance in the Kingdom of Bahrain, stated that events of this nature are not aimed at creating uniformity but rather at “learning from each other, sharing experiences, identifying principles that transcend geographical borders, and building alliances capable of facing global challenges.”
From Nicosia, they present the 5th Edition of the “Viva Cuba Fiesta” Festival in Episcopio, Cyprus.
Nicosia, Cyprus, June 24, 2026. - The Embassy of Cuba in Cyprus, in coordination with the dance school “Caliente Dance Studio", the Pan-Cypriot Council for Peace, and Bishop Isaías of the Sacred Metropolis of Tamassos and Oreini, presented this past Tuesday the 23rd the 5th Edition of the annual “Viva Cuba Fiesta” Festival in Cyprus.
The event, already established as a cultural gathering of a philanthropic and supportive nature, essentially promotes the values of Cuban dance, music, and cuisine; like every year, it will open its doors at the cultural venue of the aforementioned Metropolis of Tamassos and Oreini, this time on the night of the upcoming July 3rd.
Its main organizers, the Cuban resident Dayana Torres and George Christodoulou, professor and director of the aforementioned dance school, respectively, confirmed organizational details and the event programme, which – by all appearances – will strengthen the presence and cultural legacy of the Caribbean island in the Cypriot summer events calendar, with the special dance performance by the host school, titled «Mi Amor Cuba – A Journey to the Soul of Cuba».
Cyprus Foreign Minister receives Cuban ambassador.
Nicosia, June 23, 2026. The Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Mr Constantinos Kombos, received this Tuesday in a courtesy visit the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Rubén Pino Martínez, at the local foreign ministry headquarters.
The Cuban ambassador thanked the head of Cypriot diplomacy for the welcome extended amid his busy work schedule, particularly in the context of the ongoing commitments undertaken by Cyprus as part of its presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of the current year.
Pino Martínez offered Chancellor Kombos an update on the difficult economic and energy situation that his country is currently facing, worsened by the prolonged and genocidal blockade imposed by the U.S. government against the island, in addition to its recent executive orders of January 29 and May 1 of this year, which cause significant damage and affect the daily life of the Cuban population.