Collaboration and solidarity in Glasgow to mark the centenary of Fidel
Glasgow, 27 August 2026.—On Thursday 27 August, Ambassador Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter organised a wide-ranging programme of events in Glasgow to mark the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and the 24th anniversary of the twinning of Glasgow and Havana.
British royal traditions and the diplomatic forum
Traditional royal festivities in the United Kingdom form part of British identity and, over the centuries, have brought together diverse sections of society. These celebrations form part of the country’s cultural heritage and are characterised by specific dress codes, the ritual of afternoon tea and, where applicable, military parades.
Most of these events take place in spring and summer, a period when numerous tourists join in the activities in the city centre, as is the case with the military parade known as Trooping the Colour.
Cuban cinema takes the UK’s big screens by storm
London, 16 June. Cuban cinema is currently enjoying a period of growing visibility and recognition in the United Kingdom. Classics and iconic productions from the island are appearing with increasing frequency in prestigious British cinemas, universities and cultural venues, driven by festivals, specialised screenings and the commitment of artists and supporters of Cuba who recognise the universal value of a cinematic tradition inextricably linked to the nation’s history and culture.
Cuban Ambassador Meets the Speaker of the House of Commons and Delivers Letter from President of the National Assembly
Her Excellency Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the United Kingdom, was honoured to be received by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon. Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, at the Palace of Westminster.
British MPs and trade union leaders are calling for an end to US aggression against Cuba.
London, 3 June 2026. A group of British MPs, peers and trade union leaders gathered outside the UK Parliament to express their firm rejection of the Trump administration’s escalating hostile actions against Cuba. They also called for a public stance of opposition to any threat of military intervention.