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As Losar, the Tibetan New Year, unfolds across China's Xizang Autonomous Region, families in Lhasa and surrounding areas immerse themselves in age-old traditions to welcome blessings and prosperity. Bustling markets teem with shoppers preparing for the festivities, while communities demonstrate resilience and celebration in the wake of past hardships.

11. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Ca. 400 borgere og gæster fyldte Kleine Theater ved Wahlstedts traditionelle nyårsreception. I sin tale opfordrede borgmesteren til større fællesskab og kiggede frem mod væsentlige opgaver for det kommende år. Begivenheden startede med en farverig forestilling, en dosis målrettet optimisme og formanende ord mod 2026.

A devastating fire ravaged the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve night, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119. Among the victims are 14 French nationals, treated in Switzerland, France, Italy, and Germany. The investigation focuses on candles and Bengal lights as possible causes.

2. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

On January 2, Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted crowds of well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during the annual New Year's event. The emperor expressed concern over last year's natural disasters and wished for a peaceful year. Meanwhile, a man in his 20s stripped naked during the event and was quickly restrained by security.

New Year's celebrations kicked off in the Pacific and Australia, with Sydney positioning itself as the world's capital of the event. However, festivities in the Australian city took on a bittersweet tone due to the attack that occurred weeks earlier on Bondi beach. Fireworks lit up the sky, but the memory of the incident overshadowed the night.

1. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Hong Kong saw a 25% increase in inbound visitors on New Year's Eve despite cancelling its traditional fireworks display due to the deadly Tai Po fire. Immigration Department figures show 195,798 arrivals that day, including 148,435 from mainland China. Meanwhile, outbound trips by locals rose by nearly 21%.