Hanuwantiya Water Festival Ushers in New Year with Aqua Serenade Theme
Key Takeaways: Hanuwantiya Water Festival opens on 30 December 2025 with the "Aqua Serenade" theme, blending tourism, culture and celebration.The...
Dubai e-scooter permit now available on RTA and Dubai Now apps
Key Takeaways: Dubai e-scooter permit applications can now be completed via the RTA Dubai and Dubai Now apps, removing the...
1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 to Gather 15,000 Creators in Dubai
Key Takeaways: The 1 Billion Followers Summit returns to Dubai from 9–11 January 2026 under the theme ‘Content for Good’,...
Zanjan‑Tabriz Highway Reopens After Heavy Snow
Key Takeaways: The Zanjan‑Tabriz highway has reopened after being closed overnight due to heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions.Road crews worked...
Russia fish catch 2025 falls to 4.64 million tonnes as sardine absence bites
Key Takeaways: Russia fish catch 2025 totals 4.64 million tonnes, down from 4.9 million tonnes in 2024.Absence of sardine ivasi...
Avtozavod Saint Petersburg Halts Lada Iskra Assembly for New Year Break
Key Takeaways: Avtozavod Saint Petersburg will suspend Lada Iskra assembly from 31 December to 11 January for the New Year...
Filimonov appoints two deputies and two ministers in Vologda
Key Takeaways: Governor Georgy Filimonov announced a set of regional leadership changes on 30 December.Yuri Zhavoronkov appointed deputy governor for...
Vnukovo Airport Keeps Services Running Amid Airspace Restrictions
Key Takeaways: Vnukovo airport flights are operating but subject to temporary airspace restrictions and coordination with authorities.Rosaviatsiya confirmed the measures...
Saint Petersburg flu threshold remains below epidemic level ahead of New Year
Key Takeaways: Saint Petersburg flu threshold remains below epidemic level despite local increases in respiratory infections.City saw an 8.5% week-on-week...
Novokuznetsk bridge repair put up for fourth auction at RUB 410m
Key Takeaways: Novokuznetsk has launched a fourth auction to find a contractor for the ZapSibovsky bridge repair worth RUB 409.8m.The...
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