New Year's Eve live: World ushers in 2026
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Key Points:
- Europe, including Germany, the UK, France, and other countries, celebrated the arrival of 2026 with large public gatherings, fireworks, and cultural events despite some changes like Berlin's traditional New Year's Eve party moving to Hamburg due to funding cuts.
- Russia marked the New Year with increased security measures, including the cancellation of fireworks in Moscow's Red Square, while Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy called for a strong peace agreement with Russia in his New Year address.
- Bulgaria adopted the euro as its official currency at midnight, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone, amid concerns about potential price increases and political instability.
- Several countries, including Kenya, India, and Egypt, welcomed 2026 with celebrations and fireworks, though some
