Oslo, August 18, 2025. This Saturday, under the Martí´s premise that "in honoring, we honor," friends of Cuba in Norway gathered to pay a sincere tribute to Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of his birth.
Victoria, 18 August._ Marie-Christine Stephania Ah-Kon and Iven Travis Rachel expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to train in Cuba as future doctors during a meeting with Tomás Méndez Parra, Minister Counselor of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Victoria.
Both young students will soon travel to the island to begin their training at the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) in September.
Islamabad, August 18th ._After the review process of their academic records and the granting of their respective visas, the three young Pakistanis who were awarded university scholarships to study medicine at the prestigious Latin American School of Medicine are now ready to leave for Cuba.
The Hague, August 16, 2025. The New Communist Party of the Netherlands (NCPN) participated in the Third Annual Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba in the Netherlands, held as part of the celebrations for the centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro and coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the First Communist Party of Cuba. On that occasion, it made the following statement:
"First of all I'd like to thank the Ambassady for inviting us today.
The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Türkiye and the José Martí Association of Friendship with Cuba organized a bicycle parade that traveled through several avenues and streets of Ankara, the country's capital, to mark the 99th anniversary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and to launch the activities that will lead up to the celebration of the centenary of his birth in 2026.
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba informs that Salvadoran national Otto René Rodríguez Llerena, who had been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the terrorist bombing of a hotel in Cuba in 1997, has served his sentence and, in accordance to the national legislation, has been released.
Cairo, August 17, 2025. Cuban Ambassador to Egypt, Alexander Pellicer Moraga, granted an exclusive interview to Al Ahram Online newspaper, in which he reflected on the historic bilateral relations, praised Egypt's regional role and highlighted areas where cooperation could expand in the future.
The ambassador detailed both the legacy of solidarity between Havana and Cairo and the new opportunities he sees for expanding collaboration.
Melbourne, 17 August 2025 – The Cuban Ambassador to Australia, Tanieris Diéguez La O, awarded the Medal of Friendship to Maree Dellora, president of the Melbourne branch of the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society (ACFS), in recognition of her more than 40 years of dedication to the solidarity movement with Cuba.
The presentation was an emotional tribute to Dellora's tireless work in promoting friendship between the peoples of Cuba and Australia.
Melbourne, 17 August 2025 – The Cuban ambassador to Australia, Tanieris Diéguez La O, participated in the opening of an exhibition of photographs and paintings by Australian friends Simon and Phil Kreveldi. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society (ACFS), took place in Melbourne, highlighting the power of art as an expression of solidarity.
The ambassador praised the artists' commitment to promoting Cuban culture and their support for the fight against the economic blockade imposed on Cuba.
Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba informs that Salvadoran national Otto René Rodríguez Llerena, who had been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the terrorist bombing of a hotel in Cuba in 1997, has served his sentence and, in accordance to the national legislation, has been released.
