France French burn fewer cars on New Year's Eve due to pandemic Fewer arson attacks occurred because of massive police presence on cities’ streets this New Year’s Eve. 01/01/2022
Germany NYE's fireworks kill men in Germany, Austria The sale of fireworks for personal use was banned in Germany this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. 01/01/2022
Taste Five things to do with leftover champagne (other than drink it) While the idea of leftover fizz might sounds ridiculous, it does happen - and for when you're too hungover to drink it, here are some suggestions for its more creative uses. 01/01/2022
world news Europe cracks down on New Year celebrations amid COVID-19 records Across Europe, New Year celebrations are scaled down and restrictions imposed as countries experience a massive surge in coronavirus infections. 31/12/2021
Peru Peruvian shamans make predictions for the new year Will they be right or not? The answer will come in the upcoming months. 30/12/2021
world news Omicron spread casts gloom over New Year celebration in Europe Christmas celebrations across Europe were deeply affected by COVID-19 for the second year running -- and the Omicron variant looks set to do the same for New Year celebrations too. 27/12/2021
no comment Father Frost visits Moscow children's hospital Russian rescue corps students abseiled down the wall of a Moscow children's hospital on Sunday to bring a bit of holiday cheer to its patients. 19/12/2021
no comment Candles and prayers as hundreds celebrate Diwali Hundreds of Hindus come to the Shri Mariamman temple to celebrate Diwali in Medan, the largest city of Indonesia's Sumatra island. Covid-19 restrictions mean devotees have to take turns worshipping. 04/11/2021
no comment South Korea divers swim deep for some New Year’s cheer Scuba divers plunged underwater at Lotte World Aquarium on Sunday dressed in ‘hanbok’ - traditional Korean clothing - to share New Year’s greetings. 03/01/2021
no comment Swimmers in Massachusetts brave the cold waters for the New Year People run into the cold sea in South Boston, Massachusetts, to mark the New Year. This year's official polar plunge was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic but groups of swimmers gathered at M Street beach to brave the 4°C water. 02/01/2021
Italy Romans jump into Tiber river in New Year's Day tradition Divers jumped off the Cavour Bridge into Rome’s Tiber river on New Year’s Day, keeping up the annual tradition that has been going on for decades. 01/01/2021
world news France: New Year rave lasts 2 nights, authorities condemn COVID risk A curfew was ignored as the party in Brittany continued overnight on Friday before finally ending on Saturday morning, 36 hours after it began. 01/01/2021
no comment European capitals mark New Year at midnight amid coronavirus measures Rome, Berlin and Paris put on firework displays to mark the New Year, but the coronavirus pandemic made for muted celebrations. 01/01/2021
Green News 2022 is here: 7 green New Year’s resolutions to protect the planet Want to go above and beyond for the environment this year? These simple lifestyle changes could make a big difference. 01/01/2021
world news Watch: This is how Europe and the world welcomed in 2021 Happy 2021 from all of us at Euronews. Here's how the turning of the year went down across the globe. 31/12/2020
no comment Dancing to his tune? Lukashenko pictured with youth at New Year's ball The gala did not appear to take precautions against COVID-19. 30/12/2020
no comment New Yorkers highlight what they don't want to carry into 2021 Their wishes were made as part of the annual Good Riddance Day. 29/12/2020
no comment Mountain men in Poland bring in the New Year in full costume Residents of Milowka disguise themselves as devils, bears and death as they parade through the village. 19/01/2020
no comment 5,000 race to shrine for Lucky Man title This year's Lucky Man is a 33-year-old physical education teacher from Osaka. 10/01/2020
no comment Kyoto geishas pledge to improve their dance and music skills In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, traditional female entertainers known as geishas have resolved to improve their dance and music skills in the new year. 08/01/2020
no comment Fireworks as the new decade sweeps in across Europe Moscow, Athens, Berlin, Paris and London saw in the new year in style. 01/01/2020
no comment Grandfather, 68, among New Year's Day divers into Rome's River Tiber After it was lunch with the grandchildren and then a nap. 01/01/2020
France Macron talks pension reform plan in New Year's message Macron said that he hopes that there will be a compromise but that he would not give up. 01/01/2020
no comment North and South Korea welcome in the new decade There were fireworks in Pyongyang and bell-ringing in Seoul. 31/12/2019
no comment Happy New Year Australia! Sydney welcomes 2020 with fireworks More than a million people descended onto a hazy Sydney Harbour and surrounding areas to greet 2020 despite the ongoing wildfire crisis. 31/12/2019
no comment New Zealand says goodbye to 2019 with huge fireworks display Crowds cheered as the sky over Auckland was lit up by fireworks to herald the arrival of 2020. 31/12/2019
