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Russia

Russian town swaps New Year champagne for running

Dozens took part in a holiday run on the first day of 2022 in Yaroslavl, northeast of Moscow. The goal of the event is to popularise an active and sober lifestyle.

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.

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.

Food and Drink

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.

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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.

Peru

Peruvian shamans make predictions for the new year

Will they be right or not? The answer will come in the upcoming months.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Dancing to his tune? Lukashenko pictured with youth at New Year's ball

The gala did not appear to take precautions against COVID-19.

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New Yorkers highlight what they don't want to carry into 2021

Their wishes were made as part of the annual Good Riddance Day.

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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.

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5,000 race to shrine for Lucky Man title

This year's Lucky Man is a 33-year-old physical education teacher from Osaka.