Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates people of Azerbaijan on New Year
First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has shared a post on her official social media page on the occasion of the New Year.
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What happened at Crans-Montana resort in Switzerland?
Approximately 40 people lost their lives in a large fire that broke out at a bar in Switzerland’s Crans-Montana ski resort, Italy’s foreign ministry has said.
New York mayor takes oath with Quran
Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran.
Nikol Pashinyan: Armenia living in peaceful future
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the New Year.
Ilham Aliyev: wars are thing of past for Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has addressed the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year.
Happy New Year 2026!
Information and analytical agency Vestnik Kavkaza congratulates our dear readers on the arrival of 2026 and wishes for all your dreams to come true in the new year.
Tbilisi extends public transport hours for New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, public transport in Tbilisi will operate on an extended schedule. During this time, both the Tbilisi Metro and buses will provide free service to passengers.
Ilham Aliyev extends greetings for New Year and World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev posted a message in connection with World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year holiday.
Vladimir Putin extends New Year greetings to leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin today extended his greetings on Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026 to heads of foreign states and governments.
Leyla Aliyeva attends number of New Year children events in Azerbaijan
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva attended the awarding ceremony of Children’s Art Festival, jointly organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Science and Education on December 26.
Russia's main national Christmas tree lit up in Kremlin
The unveiling of Russia's main Christmas tree took place today on the Kremlin's Cathedral Square in Moscow.
Moscow's festive decor for New Year 2026
Moscow has been transformed into a festive wonderland for the upcoming New Year 2026. Key locations including Red Square, Manezhnaya Square, Zaryadye Park, Arbat Street, Gorky Park, Victory Park, as well as Teatralnaya and Nikolskaya Streets, are now adorned with elaborate New Year's installations and art objects.
Azerbaijan's Khankendi to host 'Winter Tale' holiday fair
A 'Winter Tale' holiday fair will be held in the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi in late December in celebration of World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year holiday.
U.S. repatriates ancient artifacts to Türkiye
At least 41 historical artifacts of Anatolian origin illegally taken out of Türkiye are being returned to the country from the United States.
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 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
