Tribute to Martí in Turkey
The Cuban Embassy in Turkey, members of the Association of Friendship with Cuba "José Martí" and a representation of the Cuban community based in Ankara paid tribute to the Cuban National Hero on the 127th anniversary of his fall in combat, an occasion that also served to demand an end to the unjust economic, financial and commercial blockade against Cuba.
Cuban Ambassador meets with Director General for the Americas of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Cuban Ambassador to Turkey Dr. Alejandro Díaz Palacios held a meeting with Ramis Sen, Deputy Director General for the Americas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, to analyze the potential for development of bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the economic and commercial spheres.
Cuban music carnival in Istanbul's central square.
The municipality of Kartal of this great Turkish city and the Association of Friendship with Cuba "José Martí" organised last Monday a popular carnival in a central square of this locality that they called "Cuba in the streets of Istanbul", in which the group of Cuban musicians settled in the Eurasian country "EsembleCubafónica", directed by Cuban resident Hakely Nakao, participated as a guest.
Condolences of Izmir Municipality on the events at the Saratoga Hotel
The Mayor of Izmir Municipality sends heartfelt condolences to the Cuban people following the events at the Saratoga Hotel, in which 46 people lost their lives and others were injured.
Tribute is paid in Turkey to Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada after his death
Members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Turkey, the President of the José Martí Cuba Solidarity Association and the Cuban Embassy staff signed the book of condolences to pay posthumous tribute to Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada.