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Cuba in talks with representatives of the United States: Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
Image via the PCC By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish In line with the consistent policy upheld throughout its history by the Cuban Revolution, under the leadership of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz and the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and in coordination with the highest structures of the Party, State, and Government, Cuban officials have recently engaged in discussion

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Mar 132 min read


Mass Cuba solidarity rally held in Athens
Images via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), translated from the Spanish Athens, March 11, 2026 Responding to the call of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), thousands of demonstrators gathered at the iconic Syntagma Square in Athens, right in front of the Greek Parliament, to protest against the threats and aggressive policies of US imperialism toward Cuba. Waving Cuban flags and those of the organizations present at the event, and shouting vibrant slogans, the

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Mar 111 min read


Chinese leaders honour legendary Communist Party veteran Song Ping
Xi Jinping at the ceremony for Song Ping -- image via the State Council of the PRC On Tuesday, March 10, Chinese leaders including Xi Jinping and Li Qiang paid their respects to the legendary Communist Party veteran Song Ping at a ceremonial event in Beijing. The ceremony took place at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing, where the remains of Song Ping were cremated following his death on March 4 at the age of 109. Current top leaders Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Q

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Mar 112 min read


Jordanian and Greek Communists condemn arrest of Political Bureau members in Jordan
Jordanian Communist Party Political Bureau members Dr. Omar Emil Awad and Osama Abu Zein Aldin -- image via Facebook Jordanian Communist Party Strongly Condemns the Arrest of Two Members of its Political Bureau 9 March 2026 The Jordanian Communist Party strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the actions of the security authorities in arresting the two comrades, members of the Political Bureau, Dr. Omar Awad and Comrade Osama Zain Aldin, on the evening of Sunday 8 March 202

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Mar 103 min read


Cuban President Signs Book of Condolences in Honor of Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Images via Estudios Revolución By Leticia Martínez Hernández, translated from the Spanish At noon on Thursday, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, visited the Iranian embassy in Cuba to sign the Book of Condolences for Grand Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. We felt deep pain and regret upon learning of the assassination of the Supreme Leader of the Iranian nation as a result of the

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Mar 72 min read


Greek seafarers strike demanding safe repatriation of their comrades
Images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece reports that on March 5, seafarers of all types of vessels went on a 24-hour strike across Greece following a decision by their unions. The central demand of the strike was that all necessary measures be taken immediately to ensure the safe repatriation of seafarers who are trapped in the war zone. With anger boiling over, as hundreds of families anxiously await news of their loved ones who are caught up in the war, the strike

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Mar 72 min read


China's economy to grow between 4.5% and 5% in 2026
Representational Image Various Sources According to China's government work report submitted to the National People's Congress, the economy aims to grow between 4.5% and 5% in 2026. Premier Li Qiang emphasized that this target aligns with China's long-term objectives through 2035 and the broader goal of achieving socialist modernization. Setting a slightly moderate growth rate leaves room for structural adjustments, reforms, and risk management, the report noted. Analysts des

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Mar 62 min read


European Communist, Left-Wing and Progressive parties in Europe express their firm solidarity with Cuba
Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), translated from the Spanish On March 5, a virtual meeting took place at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba. It included 66 representatives from 27 communist parties and left-wing and progressive political groups in Europe. Among the participants were Walter Baier, president of the Party of the European Left, and David Adler, co-general coordinator of the Progressive International. T

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Mar 62 min read


Communists march in Chania, Greece demanding closure of US-NATO bases
Images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) Organization of Chania held a large rally just a few kilometres from the US–NATO hornet’s nest at the Souda naval air base. The KKE reports that the rally sent a strong message to the government and to the other parties that are dragging the country into war for the interests of the bourgeoisie and the imperialists. It made clear that the people of Crete, and of the entire country, will not stand by and watch development

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Mar 62 min read


Greek Court of Appeals rules neo-Nazi Golden Dawn is a criminal organization
Rally outside the Court of Appeals -- image via the KKE On March 4, 2026, the Greek Court of Appeals ruled that the Nazi Golden Dawn is a criminal organization, with all 42 defendants found guilty and definitively upholding their convictions. “We are not resting on our laurels, and we have no illusions. These decisions are the result of pressure from the workers’ movement”, emphasized Sotiris Poulikogiannis, president of the Attica Metalworkers’ Union, as he announced the de

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Mar 52 min read


Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee convenes in Beijing
Opening of the session in Beijing -- image via X Various Sources The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, convened its fourth session of the 14th committee in Beijing, marking the start of the country's annual “Two Sessions” alongside the National People's Congress (NPC). It officially opened on March 4, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with President Xi Jinping and top Chinese lea

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Mar 51 min read


Communists protest Iran war across Greece
Protest in Ioannina -- All images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece reports that in cities across Greece, the forces of the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) and the KKE, together with class-oriented trade unions, continue their activities against the imperialist war in the Middle East and Greece’s involvement in it. Through pickets and other forms of protest, demonstrators condemned the attack on Iran, expressed their solidarity with the Iranian people, and demanded th

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Mar 42 min read


Cuban President calls for urgent transformations of the country's economic and social model
Images via the PCC By Leticia Martínez Hernández, excerpted and translated from the Spanish “We must focus, immediately, on implementing the urgent, most necessary transformations that must be made to the economic and social model," said First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, when speaking at a meeting of the Council of Ministers (Monday, March 2). The president said that these transfo

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Mar 22 min read


Thousands rally in Athens against imperialist attack on Iran
All images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that on March 1, 2026, following a call from trade unions and mass organizations, thousands of workers and young people gathered outside the US Embassy in Athens to condemn the US – Israeli intervention in Iran. The thousands of protesters strongly denounced the latest imperialist attack and expressed their solidarity with the Iranian people. The protest echoed with slogans such as: “No submission to imperial

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Mar 21 min read


A war that cannot be won: Israel and the United States bomb Iran
The US-Israeli strikes against Iran are part of a decades-long war against the Islamic Republic which has refused to bow to US demands that it surrender its sovereignty. Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile at Iran, February 28 -- public domain image By Vijay Prashad Having just formed the Board of Peace, the United States and Israel have begun the board’s first war, this time on Iran. The US-Israel attack launched ear

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Mar 25 min read


Cuba will participate in World Baseball Classic
Via the Communist Party of Cuba Editorial Team, translated from the Spanish Given all efforts made in preparation, the dedication of the players and the team as a whole, and the commitment made to the organizers, Cuba will exercise its right to participate in the VI World Baseball Classic. We continue to stress the discriminatory and politicized nature of the decision to deny visas to eight members of our delegation, contrary to the tournament's norms. However, we will not ab

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Mar 11 min read


Cuba condemns US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Cuba calls for an end to the new aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran and to avoid an escalation in the Middle East. Cuba condemns in the strongest terms the attacks perpetrated 28 February by the United States and Israel, which breach the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter

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Mar 12 min read


National Day of Action to Stop the War on Iran called in the US
Via The People's Forum A broad coalition of grassroots organizations are coming together to sponsor emergency protests in cities and towns across the country on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration’s attack against Iran. A full list of demonstrations will be updated on this page as locations and times are confirmed. Trump’s unprovoked, illegal attack on Iran is an act of war that threatens to cause unthinkable death and destruction. But the people of this country reje

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Feb 282 min read


‘Bombs Will Be Dropping Everywhere’: Trump Launches Illegal Regime Change War Against Iran
“The US once again used the veneer of negotiations as a cover to bomb Iran.” Social media screenshot of smoke rising over Tehran By Jake Johnson, Common Dreams President Donald Trump announced in the early hours of Saturday morning that the US has launched a massive military operation aimed at toppling the Iranian government as blasts were reported in Tehran , including near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel, under the leadership of Prime Minister

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Feb 283 min read


Selected Works of Raúl Castro Ruz launched in Havana
The Selected Works of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, a nine-volume compilation, were presented at the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution in Havana before an audience of young Cubans, highlighting his leadership, historical role, and ethical guidance for future generations Images via Estudios Revolución & the PCC Various Sources On February 24, 2026, the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution hosted the presentation of the nine-volume Selected Works of

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Feb 272 min read
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