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From Kiribati to Sydney: The World Celebrates the New Year

Published December 31, 2025, 14:00
From Kiribati to Sydney: The World Celebrates the New Year

The world is celebrating the arrival of 2026 in various locations, with Kiribati being the first country to welcome the new year at 12:00 Cyprus time. Spectacular fireworks were set off in Sydney, Australia, where thousands of people gathered to watch the display. New Zealand, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia, and other Pacific islands followed, while the countdown continues for Cyprus and other countries. The article provides a detailed schedule of when each country will welcome the new year.