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Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies at the age of 79
One of the founding members of the Nueva Trova genre, Milanés was upheld as a cultural ambassador for Fidel Castro's revolution.
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Alvarez fled Castro's Cuba for safety in the US. Now, the 95-year-old's life story is told in her debut album.
Dozens confirmed dead as Hurricane Ian sweeps north from Florida
As of Saturday night, nearly a million homes and businesses in Florida were still without electricity, down from a peak of 2.67 million.
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Cubans batten down the hatches ahead of Hurricane Ian
Citizens prepared for the strengthening Hurricane Ian as rain and winds lashed the island's western tip Monday night.
This Swiss resort gives guests a chance to try nearly 1000 rare cigars
Guests can sample a selection from this collection of nearly 1,000 cigars.
Cubans turn to electric ‘motorinas’ to get around amid fuel shortages
Amid chronic fuel shortages, young Cubans are embracing electric motorbikes, but some are dangerously tampering with them to boost their speed.
Ale, the new baby white rhino at Cuba's national zoo
Ale, a baby white rhino born on June 9 in Havana, strolls curiously with his mother Katherine.
Cuban artists stand trial for government critique
Prosecutors are seeking 6 years for rapper Maykel Castillo and seven years for visual artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara.
Suspected gas leak may have caused explosion in Cuba
A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak killed at least nine people and injured 40 when it blew away outer walls from a luxury hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital. No tourists were staying at the 96-room Hotel Saratoga because it was undergoing renovations.
Rescuers look for victims after Cuba hotel explosion kills 22
Authorities say a natural gas leak was the apparent cause of the blast at Havana’s luxury 19th century Hotel Saratoga.
Crabs embark on perilous migration to Bay of Pigs
Every year in Cuba, millions of crabs emerge from the forest at the beginning of the spring rains and head for the waters of the Bay of Pigs, crossing streets and highways on a perilous journey to mate and reproduce.
Ukraine invasion dashes hopes for a tourism revival in Turkey and Cuba
The turquoise beaches of Antalya, Turkey and Varadero, Cuba have long been a magnet for Russian tourists. But this year they look empty, dashing hopes of a buoyant revival for the countries' tourism industries.
Tourists shocked by swarms of crabs invading Cuba's beaches
At dawn and dusk the multi-coloured crabs emerge, scuttling sideways toward the turquoise sea, climbing up house walls and carpeting the roughly paved coastal road.
Long queues for petrol in Cuba
In Cuba, dozen of cars queue for hours to refuel with gasoline as the country's main supplier, Venezuela, has recently reduced its oil production.
From diving to daiquiris: Here’s why you should visit Cuba this year
With one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, Cuba is ready to welcome back travellers.
Holiday cruise giant MSC using Cuban workers as 'slaves', says NGO
The company allegedly works with Selecmark, the Cuban authority which "lends" Cuban workers all over the world.
Cuban youth take refuge in Abakua religion
Cuban youth take refuge in Abakua religion in difficult pandemic year
Cubans pray to Virgin of Regla for end of pandemic amid virus spike
Cubans pray to Virgin of Regla for end of pandemic amid virus spike
Cuba to authorise and regulate the use of cryptos for payments
The decision to regulate cryptocurrencies in Cuba comes as El Salvador makes history when its Bitcoin law comes into effect on September 7.