Thousands of local and foreign visitors in the Cappadocia region, where the occupancy rate reached 100 percent on New Year’s Eve, boarded hot air balloons on the morning of the first day of the new year. “Today is the first day of the year. The weather in Cappadocia is very nice. The weather conditions in […]
On New Year’s Day, thousands gathered in Istanbul following morning prayers at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque to march to the Galata Bridge in solidarity with Gaza in Istanbul. Organized by 308 civil society groups under the National Will Platform, participants waved Palestinian and Turkish flags while chanting slogans like “We are waking up the […]
People of Syria celebrated the first New Year without the Assad regime with enthusiasm. Gathering in Umayyad Square in the capital Damascus, thousands welcomed the new year with fireworks.
A fireworks stand exploded in Prizren, Kosovo, on New Year’s Eve, injuring at least two people, one seriously. The incident, which occurred at 9:33 p.m. local time, caused damage to nearby buildings and vehicles. Emergency responders transported the injured to Prizren State Hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion.
The German capital Berlin, which is flocked by numerous local and foreign tourists, welcomed the New Year with hundreds of fireworks last night. The biggest celebration in the city was in front of the Berlin Brandenburg Gate, where approximately 65,000 people attended the big New Year’s Eve party “Celebrate at the Gate” to watch local […]
In Grünsfeld, Baden-Württemberg, a 38-year-old German man stole excavator and attacked responding police officers, injuring three. Police neutralized the attacker, who later died from gunshot wounds. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Thousands gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to celebrate the new year with a dazzling fireworks display at the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The grand event marked the start of the year with a vibrant spectacle.
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza, forced into makeshift tents after Israeli airstrikes began on October 7, 2023, face worsening winter conditions. Heavy rains have flooded the tents, offering little protection from the cold. Many stay awake through the night to prevent water from filling their shelters, relying on small gas cylinders for warmth. The Gaza Government […]
New Zealand celebrated the arrival of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display from Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower at 14:00 GMT. Thousands gathered in the city to mark the occasion with enthusiasm and cheer. Kiribati, a Pacific island nation, was the first to welcome the new year, followed closely by New Zealand.
After 15 years of closure under the Bashar Assad regime, Mount Qasioun in Damascus has reopened, drawing Syrian visitors eager to enjoy panoramic views of the capital. The site, once heavily restricted for its strategic importance, now serves as a popular destination where locals drink tea, take photos, and reflect on newfound freedoms. The […]