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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.

Cuba

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.

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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.

Travel News

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.

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Nature

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.

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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.

Destinations

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.

Europe News

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.

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Cuban youth take refuge in Abakua religion

Cuban youth take refuge in Abakua religion in difficult pandemic year

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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

Money

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.

World News

COVID-19: Lockdown protests in Australia as Cuba approves new vaccines

Sydney has extended its two-month lockdown for another month while Cuba releases two home-grown vaccines. Here's a look at the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.

Europe News

EU and Cuba clash after Brussels slams arrest of protesters

Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla says he "strongly rejects" a statement by the EU criticising his country.

France

France investigates after Cuban embassy targeted by gasoline bombs

Cuba's Foreign Ministry said that three Molotov cocktails were thrown, with two hitting the embassy and setting a fire

Russia

Russia sends aid to Cuba amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Russia said it had sent two planes full of humanitarian aid to Cuba, which is suffering from a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Cuba

Cuba confirms one man dead during anti-government protests

Diubis Laurencio Tejeda, 36, died on Monday during a clash between protesters and police near Havana as thousands demonstrated against food shortages and high prices.

Cuba

Cuban leaders beef up police patrols after rare protests

The weekend demonstrations over high prices and food shortages were extremely unusual on an island where little dissent against the government is tolerated.

Cuba

Demonstrators in Havana protest shortages, rising prices

It was one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in Cuban history.

Mobility

The Cuban DIY hawk drone defying the odds and the US embargo

Using a garage workshop and scrap materials, a team of eight Cuban drone designers is putting their ingenuity to the test.

Cuba

Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba

The resignation marks the end of the Castro brothers' leadership that began with the 1959 revolution.