President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh citizens on the arrival of 2026 and laid out a compact programme of reforms and...

On 1 January, Kazakhstan joins millions around the world in celebrating the New Year, a holiday with ancient roots and...

Residents and visitors in St Petersburg were invited to mark the New Year with a series of free public events...

St Petersburg city officials have issued guidance on how residents should seek help if internet services are interrupted over the...

Russian legislators have introduced an initiative proposing additional days off for employees who work on New Year’s night, saying the...

Novgorod region is reporting sustained tourism growth and fresh private investment as authorities and businesses expand services and infrastructure to...

The Ostrovsky waste processing complex in Russia is scheduled to begin operations in early 2026, offering a single-site solution that...

Russia will enter 2026 with higher federal subsistence and minimum wage levels after authorities published new figures that take effect...

Ride‑hailing competition in India has intensified as Bharat Taxi returns with pricing up to 30% lower than rival platforms Ola...

Large crowds gathered across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh to welcome the New Year, with hill stations such as Shimla...