The Territorial Delegation of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment is working on the development of a sustainable energy programme in Santiago de Cuba, aimed at generating technical services for energy efficiency and environmental care

Non-essential educational and work activities have been suspended for two days in order to save electricity; the measure was announced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in consequence of the current energy situation

A supermarket accepting dollars has opened in Havana; it is the first grocery store taking US currency in two decades

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