Netanyahu plans to visit U.S. in late December
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit Washington in late December, Army Radio reported.
New Year
New Year preparations at GUM: How Russia’s main store is getting ready for holiday
With New Year 2026 approaching, festive preparations are in full swing at Moscow's GUM department store on Red Square. The store is decorated in the style of traditional Dymkovo toys, and a wide variety of Christmas tree decorations are available at its holiday market.
Oman Air delays Moscow-Salalah route launch by three weeks
Oman's national carrier has rescheduled its inaugural Moscow-Salalah direct flights, postponing the launch by approximately three weeks.
Chinese New Year 2025: How Moscow celebrates the Year of the Snake
The festival "Chinese New Year in Moscow" is currently taking place in the capital of Russia. Muscovites and tourists are celebrating the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese calendar. The festivities include exhibitions, master classes and traditional Chinese New Year treats.
Tashkent-New York passenger gives birth on board of Uzbekistan Airways airplane
A sudden birth onboard an Uzbekistan Airways airplane flying from Tashkent to New York prompted an emergency landing in Iceland, the air carrier's press …
Abkhazia's main Christmas tree taken down in Sukhum
New Year 2025 celebrations are finally over in Abkhazia
Kavelashvili: 2025 to mark victory of good in Georgia
Newly elected Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili expressed belief that the new year would mark a victory of good over evil, of unification and strengthening of Georgian society. In his message, Kavelashvili emphasised the …
Kobakhidze wishes Georgia to triumph over hatred
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze extended his congratulations to the citizens of Georgia and compatriots living abroad in a New Year message. In his message, Kobakhidze noted the year 2024 was filled with “numerous …
Ilham Aliyev: stability and peace to be eternal in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivered his New Year address to the nation, celebrating the country's achievements in 2024 and reaffirming the government's commitment to peace and progress. He noted that Azerbaijan …
Happy New Year 2025!
Vestnik Kavkaza wishes all our readers a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2025! President Vladimir Putin addressed Russian citizens with his traditional New Year's speech from Kremlin and wished prosperity …
NATO congratulates Georgia on New Year
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has conveyed New Year greetings to Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. In an official letter …
Minor earthquake hits Armenia's Gegharkunik
No damage or casualties were reported
Bad weather to hit Stavropol on New Year's Eve
The northwestern districts of Stavropol Territory will celebrate the New Year in bad weather conditions. A storm warning has been issued, and residents are urged to stay home.
Putin congratulates foreign leaders on New Year and Christmas
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent New Year and Christmas greetings to a number of foreign leaders, the Kremlin press service reported. In the …
New Year in Moscow and Tbilisi 2025, main New Year tree of Russia: best photos of December
Traditionally, December is the most festive month of the year. It is filled with the anticipation of New Year's miracles, the time when wishes made during the strokes of the Kremlin chimes will definitely come true!
Main New Year Tree of Russia lit up in Kremlin
The presentation of the Main New Year Tree of Russia took place in Moscow today. Decorated with garlands and toys, it stands on the Kremlin's Cathedral Square.
Georgia tightens control on illegal tree felling
The Department of Environmental Supervision of Georgia's Ministry of Environmental Protection said it was tightening control over illegal felling and sale of …
Tbilisi Christmas Villages to open on December 21
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced the city’s Christmas Villages would open on December 21 on Orbeliani Square and recreational areas of Dedaena Park, The mayor noted the Christmas Villages will offer a variety of New …
New Year's decorations in Moscow: how capital prepared for New Year 2025
Moscow is ready for the New Year 2025. New Year's decorations have appeared on the central (and not only) squares, streets, parks and simply in places of the Russian capital that are loved by Muscovites and tourists.
Türkiye remains priority destination for Russians for New Year holidays
Türkiye remains one of the top destinations for Russian tourists during the New Year holidays in 2025. Russian travelers are booking hotels without any problems.
