epa12619954 Fireworks illuminate the night sky during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Zurich, Switzerland, 01 January 2026. EPA/Andreas Becker

epa11051653 A handout photo made available by the Rio de Janeiro Mayor's Office shows fireworks in front of the statue of Christ Redeemer in Copacabana beach during New Year Celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 01 January 2024. EPA/Rio de Janeiro Mayor's Office EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

epa12619873 People celebrate the New Year near Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 01 January 2026. Fireworks displays on New Year's Eve and Christmas have been canceled in Moscow. Red Square is closed to visitors from 18:00 on 31 December 2025 to 08:00 on 01 January 2026. Security measures will be strengthened in the center of the capital. The restrictions are related to a special military operation in Ukraine, the authorities clarified. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

epa12620006 A woman takes a selfie with her smartphone during the New Year's Eve celebration at the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, Spain, 01 January 2026. EPA/Daniel Gonzalez

epaselect epa12620034 People ring in the New Year at Museumplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 01 January 2026. As consumer fireworks are banned in Amsterdam during New Year's Eve, a light show was organized. EPA/Remko de Waal

epa12619856 People gather in front of Brandenburg Gate for the New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin, Germany, 01 January 2026. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

epa12620003 Photograph showing the clock at the Puerta del Sol surrounded by fireworks in Madrid, Spain, 01 January 2026. EPA/Daniel Gonzalez

epaselect epa12619474 Fireworks and light effects illuminate the night sky from the Taipei 101 skyscraper during New Year's celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, 01 January 2026. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa12619468 Fireworks and light effects illuminate the night sky from the Taipei 101 skyscraper during New Year's celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, 01 January 2026. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa12620042 Smoke rises over the Elizabeth Tower and the London Eye after New Year's Eve fireworks display during New Year celebrations to welcome 2026 in London, Britain, 01 January 2026. The Mayor of London's fireworks event attracts over 100,000 people along the River Thames every year. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

epa12619616 Fireworks illuminate the sky during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Hanoi, Vietnam 31 December 2025. EPA/LUONG THAI LINH

epa12619247 Fireworks are seen over Sydney Harbour during the New Year's Eve midnight display, at Mrs Macquaries Point in Sydney, 01 January 2026. EPA/DAN HIMBRECHTS NO ARCHIVING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa12620007 People attend the New Year's Eve celebration at the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, Spain, 01 January 2026. EPA/Daniel Gonzalez

epa12619844 Fireworks illuminate the night sky near the Acropolis Hill during the New Year celebrations in Athens, Greece, 01 January 2026. EPA/GEORGE VITSARAS

epa12619959 New Year's Eve fireworks display takes place over the Elizabeth Tower and the London Eye during New Year celebrations to welcome 2026 in London, Britain, 01 January 2026. The Mayor of London's fireworks event attracts over 100,000 people along the River Thames every year. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

epa12619770 Fireworks light up the night sky as New Year celebrations begin in Lahore, Pakistan, 01 January 2026. EPA/A. HUSSAIN

epaselect epa12619843 Fireworks illuminate the night sky over the Acropolis Hill during the New Year celebrations in Athens, Greece, 01 January 2026. EPA/GEORGE VITSARAS

epaselect epa12619861 People celebrate the New Year near Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 31 December 2025. Fireworks displays on New Year's Eve and Christmas have been canceled in Moscow. Red Square is closed to visitors from 18:00 on 31 December 2025 to 08:00 on 01 January 2026. Security measures will be strengthened in the center of the capital. The restrictions are related to a special military operation in Ukraine, the authorities clarified. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

epa12620004 People record the fireworks with their phones during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Madrid, Spain, 01 January 2026. EPA/Daniel Gonzalez

epa12620032 People ring in the New Year at Museumplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 01 January 2026. As consumer fireworks are banned in Amsterdam during New Year's Eve, a light show was organized. EPA/Remko de Waal

Persone durante i festeggiamenti per l'arrivo del nuovo anno a Roma, 1 gennaio 2026. // A view of the Colosseum during New Year's Eve celebrations in Rome, Italy, 1 January 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI

epa12619801 A Kenyan man records with his phone a cake decorated for New Year's celebrations at a village in Gachuriri, Embu, Kenya, 01 January 2026. EPA/DANIEL IRUNGU

Una veduta del Colosseo durante i festeggiamenti per l'arrivo del nuovo anno a Roma, 1 gennaio 2026. // A view of the Colosseum during New Year's Eve celebrations in Rome, Italy, 1 January 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI

epa12619799 People watch the annual bonfire on Scheveningen's Noorderstrand beach, the Netherlands, 31 December 2025. The woodpiles on The Hague beach were traditionally set ablaze during New Year's Eve. EPA/LINA SELG

epa12619719 Young 'Baesemanne' (broom men), equipped with long-handled juniper brooms, scary wooden masks, and air-filled pig bladders 'Soeiblaatere,' parade during the 102nd traditional 'Achetringele' procession on New Year's Eve in Laupen, Switzerland, 31 December 2025. Bells, brooms, pig bladders, and eerie masks drive away evil spirits in a festive procession starting from Laupen Castle. The leader announces New Year's wishes, followed by a chaotic chase with inflated pig bladders. Originating a century ago, the parade features masks crafted in 1924, and its roots may date back to the Germanic Julfest. 'Achetringele' means 'ring down,' symbolizing the banishment of the old year. EPA/ANTHONY ANEX

epa12619866 People celebrate the New Year in downtown Moscow, Russia, 31 December 2025. Fireworks displays on New Year's Eve and Christmas have been canceled in Moscow. Red Square is closed to visitors from 18:00 on 31 December 2025 to 08:00 on 01 January 2026. Security measures will be strengthened in the center of the capital. The restrictions are related to a special military operation in Ukraine, the authorities clarified. EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Una veduta del Colosseo durante i festeggiamenti per l'arrivo del nuovo anno a Roma, 1 gennaio 2026. // A view of the Colosseum during New Year's Eve celebrations in Rome, Italy, 1 January 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI

epa12619859 Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Quadriga statue of the Brandenburg Gate during New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin, Germany, 01 January 2026. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

epaselect epa11800489 Fireworks illuminate the sky over the The Arc of Triomphe during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris, France, 01 January 2025. EPA/YOAN VALAT

epa12619724 Young 'Baesemanne' (broom men), equipped with long-handled juniper brooms, scary wooden masks, and air-filled pig bladders 'Soeiblaatere,' parade during the 102nd traditional 'Achetringele' procession on New Year's Eve in Laupen, Switzerland, 31 December 2025. Bells, brooms, pig bladders, and eerie masks drive away evil spirits in a festive procession starting from Laupen Castle. The leader announces New Year's wishes, followed by a chaotic chase with inflated pig bladders. Originating a century ago, the parade features masks crafted in 1924, and its roots may date back to the Germanic Julfest. 'Achetringele' means 'ring down,' symbolizing the banishment of the old year. EPA/ANTHONY ANEX

epa12619800 A fireworks display is lit as part of New Year's celebrations at a village in Gachuriri, Embu, Kenya, 01 January 2026. EPA/DANIEL IRUNGU

epa11051655 A handout photo made available by the Rio de Janeiro Mayor's Office shows fireworks in Copacabana beach during New Year Celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 01 January 2024. EPA/Rio de Janeiro Mayor's Office EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

epa11800490 Fireworks illuminate the sky over the The Arc of Triomphe during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris, France, 01 January 2025. EPA/YOAN VALAT

epa08097161 A handout photo made available by Riotour shows a fireworks display behind Christ the Redeemer during New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 01 January 2020. EPA/FERNANDO MAIA handout editorial use only no sales no archives HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES