Australia observes minute's silence for Bondi Beach on New Year's Day
Sydney observed a minute's silence for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack as the city's official New Year's celebrations kicked off at 1pm on Wednesday, Swedish time.
"We must show that we stand up to evil and the best way to do that is to spend time with friends and family on Sydney Harbour on New Year's Eve," said Chris Minns, Premier of the state of New South Wales, in a statement.
According to The Independent, more than 2,500 police officers have also been called into the capital to strengthen security following the attack and ahead of the celebrations.
At 2pm, Australia transitioned to 2026.
Sydney observed a minute's silence for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack as the city's official New Year's celebrations kicked off at 1pm on Wednesday, Swedish time.
"We must show that we stand up to evil and the best way to do that is to spend time with friends and family on Sydney Harbour on New Year's Eve," said Chris Minns, Premier of the state of New South Wales, in a statement.
According to The Independent, more than 2,500 police officers have also been called into the capital to strengthen security following the attack and ahead of the celebrations.
At 2pm, Australia transitioned to 2026.
The transition has begun - Kiribati is in 2026
The small island nation of Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean has, just like every year, been the first to ring in the new year.
At 11:00 Swedish time, the clock struck midnight in Kiribati, which has thus begun 2026. Shortly after, neighboring countries Samoa and Tonga followed.
The small island nation of Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean has, just like every year, been the first to ring in the new year.
At 11:00 Swedish time, the clock struck midnight in Kiribati, which has thus begun 2026. Shortly after, neighboring countries Samoa and Tonga followed.
Hong Kong cancels fireworks after giant fire
After the fire that claimed at least 161 lives in the city in November, Hong Kong has decided to cancel its traditional New Year's fireworks, writes AP.
Instead, the city is offering a performance by the rock band Air Supply and a light show that will be projected on eight of the city's landmarks around midnight.
Hong Kong traditionally arranges magnificent fireworks displays for both the Western and Chinese New Year, as well as on National Day. The show usually attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators.
After the fire that claimed at least 161 lives in the city in November, Hong Kong has decided to cancel its traditional New Year's fireworks, writes AP.
Instead, the city is offering a performance by the rock band Air Supply and a light show that will be projected on eight of the city's landmarks around midnight.
Hong Kong traditionally arranges magnificent fireworks displays for both the Western and Chinese New Year, as well as on National Day. The show usually attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators.
The high-rise fire in November — it's about the matter
- The fire started in a high-rise complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong on November 26.
- The fire spread quickly, and critics have pointed out, among other things, flammable polystyrene in windows, inadequate safety nets and bamboo scaffolding used during renovation of the buildings.
- The fire alarms also did not work properly, and residents had warned authorities for over a year about shortcomings in fire safety.
- A total of 13 people have been arrested, all with connections to the construction project.
- At least 161 people have been confirmed dead and up to 30 are still missing.
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