Cypriots and Cubans pay tribute to the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs victory.
Nicosia, Cyprus. April 20, 2026. Cypriots and Cubans—doctors, musicians, workers, artists, retirees, union members, and members of the Cyprus-Cuba Friendship Association—together with staff from the Cuban diplomatic mission in this capital, commemorated the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs victory this Sunday, April 19.
Gathered at the historic Omonoia Sports Club “Vorios Polos” in the charming Kaimakli neighborhood of the Cypriot capital, the date made possible this long-awaited reunion between those who once traveled from this Mediterranean island to that other Caribbean island. Today, they preserve and cherish that shared friendship, born from their first trip to Cuba, and choose to do so with an admirable day of historical remembrance, music, song, and poetry.
Girón arrived hand in hand, with the verses and melodies of a distant island, yet one dear to the hearts of ordinary men and women, who, from ancient Greek to the rhythms of a rich Cuban son, reconstructed stories lived in that other latitude of the Antillean archipelago.
Cuba Present at the Opening of the 27th International Tourism Fair “Travel Expo Cyprus 2026”.
Nicosia, Cyprus, April 18, 2026.- The Cuban Ambassador to Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, attended last Friday the opening day of the 27th Tourism Fair - Travel Expo Cyprus 2026, considered the only specialized tourism fair in the country and one of the most successful and established exhibitions in Cyprus.
The Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mr. Michalis Damianos, the Greek Ambassador to Cyprus, Mr. Konstantinos Kollias, and the Vice President of the Cyprus Association of Travel and Travel Agents (ACTTA), Mr. Pambos Charalambous, inaugurated the event.
“TRAVEL EXPO CYPRUS is rightly considered one of the most successful exhibitions held on our island, attracting thousands of visitors every year,” highlighted Minister Michalis Damianos in his inaugural remarks.
“In light of recent events in the Middle East,” --concluded the minister in his brief speech-- “the Government continues, with consistency and a strategic approach, to strengthen the Cypriot tourism product through the competent attached Ministry of Tourism, supporting actions that increase the competitiveness and international projection of the sector.”
Cuban Embassy promotes positive exchange between the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and related entities in Cuba
Nicosia, Cyprus, April 18, 2026.- The Cuban embassy in this capital promoted last Thursday, April 16, a positive videoconference exchange between the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and a group of executives from related Cuban entities, during which opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the maritime-port sector were explored.
The meeting led by the Cuban ambassador in Nicosia, Rubén Pino Martínez, facilitated an initial informational exchange between Cuban entities and the Secretary General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC), Mr. Alexandros Josphides, together with Mr. Sofoklis Chrysostomou, Maritime Manager and member of the board of directors of the aforementioned institution, representing numerous Cypriot shipping companies and sector businesses with proven and strategic performance in the Eastern Mediterranean area.
The cuban side was represented by Amaury Álvarez González, General Director of the Consignataria Mambisa Company, Luis Alberto González Nieto, Deputy Director of the Maritime Port Transport Business Group ¨GEMAR¨, Manuel Lázaro Corujo Bosque and Karen Alonso Rodríguez, Director and Specialist of the Business Group of the ¨Selecmar¨ Company, respectively, and Mirta Cristina Rippes Aller, from the Cuba Chamber of Commerce, among other participants linked to the respective Havana institutions.
Statement by the Revolutionary Government
Girón, today and forever!
As long as there is a woman and a man willing to give their life for the Revolution, we’ll be victorious!
Cuba lives under the constant siege of the United States government, whose threats have escalated in recent months. Adding to the ruthless energy siege—which has worsened the genocidal blockade policy over the past six decades—are statements by representatives of the U.S. governmental elite threatening military aggression.
The human and material cost of that blockade is a shame borne by the greatest empire in history.
This act—condemned every year by the vast majority of United Nations member states—is illegal and inhumane, as it violates international law. Moreover, recent polls show that it is largely opposed by U.S. citizens.
Rinde tributo la WFTU en su página web a la victoria de Playa Girón, en el 65 aniversario de esa epopeya.
65 Years from Playa Girón: WFTU salutes Cuba´s antimperialist victory and Workers´s Solidarity.
The World Federation of Trade Unions salutes the heroic people of Cuba on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the historic victory at Playa de Girón.
This decisive moment in April 1961, when the Cuban people defeated the mercenary invasion organized and supported by imperialist forces, remains a powerful symbol of resistance, sovereignty, and the right of every people to determine their own future free from external intervention. On the 18th of April, 1961, under the direct command of Fidel Castro, the revolutionary troops annihilated the invaders in just 66 hours of combat. Playa de Girón stands as the first great defeat of imperialism in Latin America and continues to inspire workers and peoples around the world in their struggle for dignity and social justice.
Today, 65 years later, Cuba continues to face unjust and illegal economic, commercial, and financial blockade measures, alongside ongoing political pressure and destabilization attempts. Despite these challenges, the Cuban people persist in defending their achievements in health, education, labor rights, and international solidarity.