The Cuban government announced the gradual release of 553 prisoners in response to a direct appeal by Pope Francis in a decision tied to the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year 2025

Santa Clara, a 17th-century convent in the heart of Old Havana home to the first cloistered nuns in Cuba, has been restored and opened as a hub for preserving the city’s soul, training young craftsmen and artisans in heritage conservation techniques

Starting 1 April all Cuban citizens must have a valid passport to enter the island; the measure will be implemented as the extension that allowed entry into the country with expired passports, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, comes to an end

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko stressed that Russia is helping Cuba to resolve energy issues and Cuba is gaining popularity thank to direct flights, and called for assistance for a speedy launch of Russia’s investment project in Cuba

Action is underway to reorganise non-state-run transport services, said Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, hoping that the private sector would 'continue to support passenger transport, but without imposing abusive prices'