In commemoration of the 850th anniversary of the city of Glasgow, various official activities were held on Monday organised by the Glasgow City Council to celebrate the twinning between this city and Havana, a relationship of brotherhood that dates back to 2002 and symbolises more than two decades of solid friendship, cooperation and cultural ties between the two cities.
Monday 9 June 2025 – Brighton. On the sidelines of the 2025 GMB Congress in Brighton, trade unionists, campaigners and internationalists gathered in solidarity with the Cuban people at a packed fringe meeting titled “Hands Off Cuba!”, hosted by the GMB North West & Irish Region, and supported by Cuba Solidarity Campaign and Thompsons Solicitors.
The history and power of Cuban music have once again conquered the world. Once again, the Buena Vista Social Club is the inspiration for a story about one of the legendary groups of Cuban musicians who cultivated Son Cubano in the 1930s-1950s, some of whom reunited in 1996. Since then, their recordings and international performances have transcended with a Grammy Award and an Oscar nomination for the film Buena Vista Social Club.
Harare, May 29, 2025 – The Zimbabwe-Cuba Friendship Association (ZICUFA) today expressed its willingness to consolidate its support for the Caribbean nation.
ZICUFA executives held a cordial meeting with the Ambassador, Her Excellency Ms. Susellys Pérez Mesa, regarding the activities planned for the coming months to reject the US administration's measures against the Cuban people.
On Wednesday, 22 May, the South London Group of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign hosted a powerful evening of reflection, resistance, and revolutionary culture at SET Social in Peckham. Entitled Viva Cuba! Viva Palestina!, the event brought together members of the local community, solidarity activists, and representatives of the Cuban and Palestinian peoples to explore over eight decades of shared anti-imperialist struggle.
On April 30, the Embassy of Cuba had the honour of participating in a significant meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Cuba at the Scottish Parliament, with First Secretary Pablo Ginarte offering a wide-ranging update on the current situation in Cuba and the importance of continued Scottish solidarity.
During the meeting, Pablo expressed Cuba’s deep appreciation for Scotland’s principled and enduring friendship, especially in light of the escalating impact of the U.S. blockade and the ongoing inclusion of Cuba on the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
Harare, April 10, 2025 – This morning, two young Zimbabweans who received scholarships to pursue university studies in Cuba in the fields of Medicine and Higher Education visited the Cuban Embassy in Zimbabwe.
In a meeting with Minister Counselor Luis Enrique González and Second Secretary Zailin Gaulhiac Moráguez, the students learned details about the scholarship awarding process and signed the Code of Ethics for Foreign Students in Cuba.
In an online conference titled "Defending Cuban Medical Missions Against Marco Rubio’s Lies", Ambassador Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter highlighted the importance of Cuba’s medical brigades and denounced Washington’s attempts to discredit them.
During her speech at the Caribbean Labour Solidarity (CLS) April meeting, Ambassador Vargas Walter reaffirmed Cuba’s unwavering commitment to global medical solidarity. She emphasized that Cuban doctors have provided healthcare in over 50 countries, saving millions of lives and bringing essential medical services to communities in need.
London dressed up from 16 to 29 March 2025 to host the second edition of Screen Cuba, the festival that celebrates the richness and diversity of Cuban cinema. In the capital, the screenings took place in two emblematic venues: The Garden Cinema and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), which contributed to consolidating Screen Cuba as an interesting event on the London cultural billboard. The cities of Aberystwyth, Pontypridd, Oxford and Nottingham also hosted presentations.
