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To celebrate Spring Festival, drone light shows lit up the skies over several Chinese cities, combining culture and technology.

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German officials call for illegal fireworks ban after five deaths

Germany's boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations saw five people killed across Germany and 400 arrested in Berlin alone, with officials questioning how they can reign in the chaos.

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Visiting the city of Cetinje on Thursday, PM Milojko Spajić announced a tightening of rules on weapons possession and said the government is considering an outright ban.

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North Korea staged a New Year's Eve performance at its giant May Day Stadium, with leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter in attendance.

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Copacabana Beach lights up as millions celebrate New Year in Rio

Rio de Janeiro threw Brazil’s main New Year’s Eve bash on Copacabana Beach, with barges shooting off 12 minutes of fireworks.

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Major European capitals welcome the New Year with celebrations

European capitals from Paris to Athens welcomed 2025 with a spectacular array of celebrations and fireworks shows, dazzling spectators.

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Tens of Thousands protest in Tbilisi for a 34th consecutive day

Tens of thousands of pro-Europe protesters rallied outside Georgia’s parliament building in the capital Tbilisi on Tuesday for the 34th consecutive day. Anti-government protests erupted after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced a suspension in the country’s EU-bid a month ago.

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Asia-Pacific countries begin welcoming 2025 with celebrations

Australia and New Zealand were among the first countries to ring in the New Year.

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New Year's Eve: Watch live as Hong Kong welcomes 2025

Sydney and Tokyo have launched spectacular firework displays to bring in the new year.

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The 33 best new year greetings for 2025 on WhatsApp

As 2024 comes to an end, many of you will want to wish your loved ones, colleagues and family a happy new year. Here are the best ways to do it.

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Countdown to 2025: Cities ready to ring in the New Year

Cities worldwide are gearing up for New Year celebrations, from fireworks in Rio and Sydney to cultural traditions in Asia.

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Euronews staff tell us how New Year is celebrated in their countries

From Spain's grape-eating tradition to Italy's lucky red underwear, Euronews staff share how they like to see the new year in.

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UK travellers can expect weather chaos over New Year

The brew of bad weather has caused all outdoor events of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations to be cancelled.

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Ukrainians sing carols, give performances, spread festive spirit in areas once occupied by Russia

In Ukraine, volunteers in handmade costumes performed traditional vertep, a form of Christmas theatre, in areas once occupied by Russian forces. In the Chernihiv region, Volodymyr Chapel led a group visiting homes and markets in Kyselivka.

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Athenians and tourists gather in Athens to release Christmas wishes on paper lanterns

On Christmas Eve, hundreds of Greeks gathered outside Athens City Hall to release paper lanterns and make wishes. The annual event in Kotzia Square, overseen by Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, celebrated the city’s spirit. The Municipality of Athens organized the gathering.

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Esslingen Christmas Market has medieval minstrels, crafts and hot tubs

Escape to Germany’s medieval Esslingen for a festive, fun and foodie experience over Christmas and New Year.

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Fireworks and satire: Reykjavík’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve

Every year, Icelanders purchase more than 500 tonnes of fireworks that pay for Search and Rescue.

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Why Edinburgh’s New Year party should be on your travel bucket list

Edinburgh’s Street Party is now considered a ‘bucket list’ New Year celebration.

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Euroviews. Do you know where our winter holiday celebrations come from?

Current winter solstice festivities are multilayered events with deep pagan, Christian and modern consumer layers that few people are aware of, Dr Ioannis Pitas writes.

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