Screen Cuba 2025: a cinematic bridge between Cuba and the UK concludes.
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.
UK Parliament Reaffirms Opposition to US Blockade of Cuba
London, 25 March.- The longstanding U.S. blockade of Cuba took center stage during a recent debate in the House of Lords of the British Parliament on March 25, 2025, as parliamentarians addressed its economic and political ramifications.
Lord Woodley opened the debate by questioning the UK government's steps toward ratifying agreements with Cuba, emphasizing the need to reduce Cuba's isolation amid ongoing challenges.
Lord Purvis of Tweed highlighted the effects of the embargo, which have been exacerbated by recent restrictions under the Trump administration.
Screen Cuba Film Festival opens its second edition
tuesday 18th march:- The official opening of the second edition of the Screen Cuba Film Festival: "Films to Change the World" was held on 18 March at the prestigious Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London. This event, which continues to consolidate itself as a key platform for the dissemination of Cuban cinema, offers an excellent selection of films and documentaries from the 1960s to the present day.
Cuban Ambassador Delivers Keynote Address at Marx Oration 2025
Sunday, 16 March:- On a solemn and inspiring afternoon at Highgate Cemetery, the Cuban Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, stood as the principal speaker at the Marx Oration 2025, paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Karl Marx and reflecting on Cuba’s ongoing commitment to social justice and solidarity.
Guitar and tradition: a tribute to the classics of Cuban music
Sunday, 16 March:- The Cuban Embassy in the UK was honoured to participate in an exceptional evening that fused art and music in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere. The concert, held on 16 March at the prestigious London Sketch Club, featured an outstanding performance by the renowned classical guitarist Nikos Baroutsakis, of Greek origin, who captivated the audience with a repertoire dedicated to the richness of Cuban music.