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The city of Vigo bids farewell to Christmas 2025 with a message of peace and friendship after a season that attracted a significant number of visitors and filled local hotels.

Children from the Project Sreća association sent a supportive video message to Joško Gvardiol following his injury, expressing their appreciation for his previous Christmas greeting.

During the Orthodox Christmas service in Split, a message was delivered emphasizing peace and reconciliation, while depicting the situation in Serbia as difficult and referring to Kosovo as 'crucified.'

In his message for Orthodox Christmas, Vladimir Putin described the conflict in Ukraine as a 'sacred mission' and compared Russian soldiers to the Savior sent to Earth to save humanity.

In his Christmas message, President Putin commended the Russian Orthodox Church's charitable efforts to support veterans of the Ukraine conflict during a Christmas service in Moscow.

In his Christmas message, Serbian Patriarch Porfirije warned that internal political tensions in Serbia are leading to societal division and a loss of national identity.

Cardinal Ladislav Nemet sent an important message to everyone before Orthodox Christmas, emphasizing the joy and hope that Jesus brings, urging people of all beliefs to find happiness in their communities during the holidays.

Don Damir Stojić, a military chaplain, reflects in his New Year message on the significance of time measured from the birth of Jesus Christ.

Juan Manuel Moreno, president of the Junta de Andalucía, emphasizes the importance of stability and moderation as he seeks a sufficient majority to govern without relying on Vox in his final Christmas message of the legislative term.

A friend of Rob Reiner revealed they received a Christmas card 'from Heaven' after Reiner and his wife were tragically murdered.

Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, launched a tirade against Zelensky following his Christmas message, which reportedly wished for Putin's death.

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Christmas and New Year greetings to numerous foreign leaders and politicians, including those from BRICS nations and various countries in the global south and east.

Britney Spears shared a seemingly sarcastic Christmas message to her family on social media shortly after her sister Jamie Lynn posted photos from a holiday celebration that Britney did not attend.

Pop icon Britney Spears delivered a late but sharply sarcastic Christmas message to her family, contrasting a photo of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with her blunt commentary on their strained relationships.

Holly Hagan emotionally shared a Christmas gift from her late sister Darci, who passed away due to a drug overdose, in a heartfelt message to her fans.

Croatian footballer Joško Gvardiol shared a heartfelt Christmas and New Year message to children and their families through a video as part of the Happiness Project, aimed at improving children's lives.

Gogglebox star Izzi Warner shared a heartfelt four-word message to her rarely-seen boyfriend, celebrating a significant milestone during Christmas.

During Christmas Eve in Sinj, a drama unfolded as Mayor Miro Bulj interrupted a performance by a Romani orchestra, asserting that the day should be one of peace and unity, not celebrations akin to Đurđevdan.

Former EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick expressed a somber Christmas message following his dismissal from the long-running soap opera.

Marko Perković Thompson kicked off his concert in Arena Zagreb with a positive message to the audience, promising a Christmas song and announcing an enjoyable evening after performing his hit 'Ravnoteža.'

Dua Lipa celebrated Christmas with her fiancé Callum Turner, sharing images and a message promoting love on social media.

On Christmas Day, psychologist Anna Kandarakis shared a heartfelt message encouraging people to reassess their perceived certainties after her recent battle with cancer.

Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham urges the super-rich to contribute fairly to resolving the crises they have caused in her Christmas message to Labour.

The traditional Christmas music event 'Christmas in Cibona' took place in Zagreb, featuring various domestic and international musicians, with a message from Mons. Zlatko Koren regarding the Walk for Life.

Salvador Illa, in his Christmas message, warned about the rise of the far-right, stating that a country cannot be built without humanity and that blaming the less fortunate is not the solution to Catalonia's needs.

In his traditional Christmas speech on the day of Sant Esteve, President Salvador Illa emphasized the importance of goodwill as a driving force for a better future, urging unity, truth, humanism, fraternity, and cooperation.

Vox spokesperson José Antonio Fúster commented on Felipe VI's Christmas speech two days later, reiterating that they do not take ownership of the king's messages, despite avoiding specific evaluations of the content.

Rob Reiner's Christmas film marathon is presented as an antidote to Trump's authoritarianism, with his films, even romantic comedies, conveying a message of hope in dark times.

This year's Christmas message from King Charles III focuses on the importance of faith and the respect between religions, reflecting on their significance in the context of ongoing global conflicts.

Marco Rizzo, founder of Rifondazione Comunista, shares a heartfelt Christmas message while discussing the war in Ukraine in front of a traditional nativity scene.

Pope Leo XIV calls for a respectful dialogue and an end to the war in his Christmas message, while Russia considers a US peace plan and attacks Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

In his Urbi et Orbi message, the Pope called for empathy towards the suffering and urged solidarity with the oppressed, emphasizing the transformative power of love.

Amidst the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, a dispute has arisen over six modern stained-glass windows installed in the southern aisle, contrasting with the 19th-century historical windows.