Today, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov has departed for a working visit to New York to participate in the high-level session dedicated to the defense of the UN Charter, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
Each year, a different Russian city is declared the New Year's capital. This winter, Ryazan was transformed into a fairytale setting for the second time.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has announced that the New Year Village will continue welcoming visitors through January 14.
First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has shared a post on her official social media page on the occasion of the New Year.
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.
Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the New Year.
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.
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.
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.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev posted a message in connection with World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year holiday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin today extended his greetings on Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026 to heads of foreign states and governments.
The final month of 2025 will be remembered for "Winter in Moscow" festival, preparations for New Year 2026, a record-breaking Hanukkah celebration, and a special evening with Dinara Aliyeva at the Bolshoi Theatre.
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.
The unveiling of Russia's main Christmas tree took place today on the Kremlin's Cathedral Square in Moscow.
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.
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.
At least 41 historical artifacts of Anatolian origin illegally taken out of Türkiye are being returned to the country from the United States.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit Washington in late December, Army Radio reported.
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.
