12:15 a.m. – Fireworks in Berlin
– The fireworks at the Brandenburg Gate (Afp)
12:01 a.m. – Woman injured by stray bullet, child loses an eye from bangs
A woman was injured while watching the New Year's fireworks from her balcony in Naples: According to findings, she was hit in the stomach by a stray bullet. It happened in the Forcella neighborhood. The woman was transported to the Vecchio Pellegrini Hospital. It wouldn't be life threatening. The accident followed a few hours after an 11-year-old child's accident in Alfano, in the province of Salerno. The little boy was handling a firecracker that exploded in his face. Rescue was immediate and he was rushed to the hospital: the doctors diagnosed severe trauma to his eye, the functionality of which would definitely have been impaired.
11:56 p.m. – New Year’s Eve in Istanbul
11:19 p.m. – Midnight awaits you in Paris
– The Champs-Élysées are full and waiting for midnight.
11:17 p.m. – 2024 also arrives in Europe
Midnight also struck in Romania and Greece. 2024 will also reach Cairo and Jerusalem.
– Fireworks in Athens
10:56 p.m. – Navalny’s end-of-year message from Siberia: “I don’t feel alone”
Russian opponent Alexei Navalny returns to give a speech from the penal colony in the Russian Arctic to which he was transferred. In a year-end message, Navalny said he did not feel alone despite a long prison sentence in Siberia and was in “great” spirits, but missed direct contact with family and friends. CNN writes it online. In the message shared by the team on social media, Navalny says that this is the third time “I have taken the traditional New Year's family photo using Photoshop.” “I'm trying to keep up with the times, and this time I have an artificial intelligence asked to draw me. “I hope something great came out of it – I won't see the photo in person until the letter with it arrives at Jamal,” he joked. The opponent is serving his sentence in the IK-3 penal colony in Russia's Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Region.
“I miss you terribly” is a false construction from a Russian perspective. It is better to say: “I miss you very much” or “I miss you very much,” he said. «But from my point of view it is more precise and correct. I miss my family terribly. Julia, my children, my parents, my brother. I miss my friends, colleagues, our office and my job. I miss you all terribly. However, Navalny went on to say that he felt “no feelings of loneliness, abandonment or isolation.” «My mood is fantastic. But there is nothing that can replace normal human communication in all its forms: from jokes at the New Year's table to correspondence on Telegram to comments on Instagram and Twitter,” he said. “Happy New Year to everyone. Arctic hugs and polar greetings to everyone. I love you all,” he concluded.
10:08 p.m. – New Year’s Eve also in Russia and Turkey
8.45 p.m. – Speech by Mattarella: “Peace is realism, it must be sought, it is not enough to silence the weapons”
(by Franco Stefanoni) Ninth year-end speech for Sergio Mattarella, the 75th for a President of the Italian Republic (full text here). At 8:30 p.m. live on television, the head of state took stock of the year 2023 in his personal message to the Italians gathered on New Year's Eve and made a wish for 2024, just as Luigi Einaudi did on the radio on the last day of the year 1949, with which the tradition began that was respected by all presidents for 75 years. Violence is primarily war. Mattarella expressed concern about the current historical period marked by two wars, in Ukraine, which is under attack by Russia, and in the Middle East, where Hamas terrorists have attacked Israel, which in turn has responded with attacks on Gaza. (…)
8:16 p.m. – Macron's end-of-year speech begins with Ukraine and the Middle East
The year 2023 will go down in history for “the continuation of the war in Ukraine, for the war in the Middle East.” French President Emmanuel Macron expressed live on television his best wishes to the French as they plan for the beginning of the year and, at the beginning of the speech, addressed his thoughts to the “families” of the hostages still held by Hamas. On this occasion, Macron will address the French for the seventh time in a row. He sends his best wishes to the French and also expresses his “gratitude to his compatriots who this evening are once again protecting, caring for, helping and ensuring the survival of the life of the nation”, that is, to all those who work for the state, for law enforcement, for the police, the army and doctors.
8:12 p.m. – The Zelenskys send their New Year's greetings to the Ukrainians
“The Ukrainian New Year is not only a time of greetings, but also of action. Not just for wishes, but also for doing everything to make them come true. We Ukrainians understand better than anyone that a better future does not come by itself, but only because we defend each of our tomorrows.” This is the message sent by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska via Telegram on the occasion of New Year's Eve the Ukrainians, reports Ukrinform. “Our New Year will be what we make of it.” “The miracle of the New Year, but also the miracle of the whole year, is all of you: committed, responsible, attentive and effective,” the couple wrote in the post. Zelensky wished people who defend a free and secure future full of life and strength, not only for themselves but for the whole world.
7:34 pm – Mumbai and India welcome the arrival of 2024
7:23 p.m. – New Year's Eve in Hong Kong, the fireworks
6:47 p.m. – 2024, social greetings from politicians: Conte's video (against the government), Renzi's marathon and the memory of Fascina
(by Carlotta De Leo) The video of Giuseppe Conte (attacking the Meloni government). The moving memory of Silvio Berlusconi, posted by Marta Fascina. And the rediscovered marathon runner Matteo Renzi, who is taking part in competitions again after ten years and is now preparing for the most important competition next year: the European Championships. Politicians choose different styles and languages to wish a good 2024 via social media. (…)
6:44 p.m. – The Queen of Denmark announced in her year-end speech that she will abdicate
The Queen of Denmark, Margaret II, announced in her traditional New Year's address that she would abdicate on January 14th after 52 years of rule. “On January 14, 2024, 52 years after succeeding my beloved father, I will step down as Queen of Denmark. “I will leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik,” he announced during the speech.
6.30 p.m. – Alfano, firecracker explodes on the playground: 11-year-old child loses sight in one eye
(by Luigi Martino) A few hours before the New Year, a tragic accident occurred in the playground in Alfano in Cilento, which is precisely linked to the danger of barrels. Here an 11-year-old boy was seriously injured while handling pyrotechnics, which he set on fire. The explosion of a firecracker hit him with full force in the face and caused a serious injury to his right eye, which, according to later medical findings, means he can no longer see. (…)
6:29 p.m. – Cologne, an attack inside the cathedral was planned for New Year's Eve. Three arrests
German police have announced that they have arrested three people who allegedly planned an attack on Cologne Cathedral on New Year's Eve. The “alleged means of attack” was a car, local police said, adding that security measures had been increased around the church. The suspects are part of “Islamist groups,” said State Interior Minister Herbert Reul at a press conference. There was an arrest shortly before Christmas for the same reasons.
6:13 p.m. – Celebrations in Beijing
6:04 p.m. – New Year celebrations also in Bangkok
5.45 p.m. – Ligabue in concert in Stintino: “Tonight it will start together”
Luciano Ligabue, who will be on stage tonight at Cap D'Any in Alghero, visited the beach of Stintino in Sardinia since yesterday for a short tour in the northwest of the island. The singer-songwriter from Correggio has just finished the “Dedicated to us – Indoor Tour” with a final date on December 28th in Zurich and is now preparing to welcome the arrival of 2024 on the pitch with his Sardinian fans and beyond celebrate. “Alghero, see you tonight to start the new year together!” he wrote on social media and posted a photo on the beach.
5:37 p.m. – The wages of those who work on New Year's Eve: double compensation for waiters (but not all), 120 euros for a doctor in the emergency room
(by Sara Bettoni) There are those who think about celebrating and others who think about ensuring the safety of the party. Or for serving at dinner tables. Or again, to treat those who might feel ill during a night out. The group of those who work on the last night of the year is large. Here are some testimonials and when they will earn for the shift between 2023 and 2024. (…)
5:31 p.m. – Hong Kong and Taiwan celebrate 2024
– Fireworks in Hong Kong (AFP)
5:05 p.m. – The Italian map of New Year's concerts: fireworks in the San Marco basin in Venice
A New Year's Eve is approaching for Italy with numerous regulations that ban bangers and open-air concerts from north to south. The regulations banning the use of firecrackers and fireworks in public spaces, which have been widely ignored in the past, affect hundreds of cities, including Rome, Florence, Cagliari, Vicenza and Palermo. Things are bucking the trend in Venice, where fireworks will take place over the San Marco Basin at midnight.
Among the New Year's concerts, the one that stands out is at the Circus Maximus in Rome, where 45,000 people are expected for the free evening with Blanco, Lazza and Francesca Michielin, organized by Roma Capitale with Rds Radio.
In Crotone, “The Year to Come” is staged live on Rai 1, the evening hosted by Amadeus with dozens of guests including Annalisa, Paola and Chiara, i Ricchi e Poveri, Il Volo, Sangiovanni, Nino Frassica, The Kolors, Cristiano Malgioglio, Dargen D'Amico, the own goals and Maninni.
Canale 5's answer takes place in Genoa for Tricapodanno, moderated by Federica Panicucci with Albano, Orietta Berti, Iva Zanicchi and Fausto Leali together with Leo Gassman, Michele Bravi, Luigi Strangis and the Amici school.
Among the song's many famous names are Emma Marrone in Siena, Albertino's DJ set and rapper Fabri Fibra in Pisa, Max Gazzè in Vicenza and Francesco Gabbani in Padua.
Madame will be at the center of the celebrations in Mantua in Piazza Sordello. In Turin, the producer Mace will be on stage in Piazza Castello.
No major concerts in Milan, where the city administration has decided to reallocate the funds to other initiatives.
In Naples, Arisa, The Kolors and Enzo Avitabile sing in Piazza Plebiscito, in Bari Ermal Meta, Coez and Frah Quintale perform, while in Palermo Elodie's concert takes place in Piazza Ruggero Settimo and in Catania the evening will be animated by Tananai and Mario Biondi .
The New Year of Sardinia introduces Marco Mengoni in Cagliari, Zucchero and Salmo in Olbia, Renga and Nek in Sassari, Ligabue in Alghero and Noemi in Nuoro.
4:54 p.m. – New Year's Eve in Olbia, the Zucchero and Salmo show
Zucchero “Sugar” Fornaciari and Salmo will be the great protagonists of tonight's concert at the Molo Brin in Olbia to celebrate the farewell to 2023 and the welcome to 2024. The two artists met yesterday for dinner together in a restaurant in the center of the city councilor for tourism and major events, Marco Balata, who posted their photo together with their youngest children on Instagram. Between 30,000 and 35,000 visitors are expected that evening. The official program plans to open the evening at 10:20 p.m. Zucchero with his international band starts at 10:30 p.m. and ends ten minutes before midnight. Then the traditional countdown with the mayor Settimo Nizzi and the city councilor for major events, Marco Balata. The fireworks start one second after midnight. Fifteen minutes after midnight, the stage lights up again with a DJ set from Salmo. Around 10,000 people will have access to the stage area, while the other spectators will have the opportunity to watch the show on the big screen in Bosazza Pier.
4:30 p.m. – Xi Jinping claims Taiwan will “certainly be reunited with China” in his year-end speech
(by Foreign Editorial Staff) These are words that leave no doubt: China “will certainly be reunified,” because the return of Taiwan to the control of the “mother country” is “a historical necessity.”
In his year-end speech, translated into English by Xinhua Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the nation by calling on “all Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait” to be “bound by a common goal and the… “To share the glory of the renewal of the Chinese nation”, also with a view to the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic in 2024. (…)
4:21pm – Auckland, Sky Tower fireworks welcome the arrival of 2024
4:16 p.m. – New Year's Eve celebrations have been “postponed” due to bad weather in Udine, Gorizia and Monfalcone.
The New Year's Eve celebrations in Udine, Monfalcone and Gorizia have been postponed due to the bad weather forecast. The three administrations make this known with as many notes. The municipality of Udine has postponed the party planned for tonight in Piazza Primo Maggio because a wave of storms with heavy rain and wind is expected in the evening. A climate considered unsuitable for street parties and music, in addition to the “soft fires” envisaged by the government. “The New Year’s Eve party will be the first party of 2024,” explained Deputy Mayor Alessandro Venanzi. “Let's save the celebrations by changing the time by about 24 hours.” The program: Tomorrow evening at 9 p.m. the party organized by the radio company “Wonder Company 2K24” will begin in Piazza Primo Maggio. The “Soft Fires” fireworks display is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. The music then continues until midnight. The Rigid and Potentially Hazardous Container Order is extended until 3 a.m. on January 2nd. Barrels are prohibited. The New Year's Eve event “Up!24 Monfalcone on Stage”, scheduled to take place this evening in Piazza della Repubblica, has also been postponed to the first days of February on the occasion of the inauguration of the historic center of Monfalcone. “We are sorry to have to postpone the event that would have marked the end of the beautiful three days of music in which almost 2,000 young people took part.” However, one last event that we will not miss: we will celebrate it at the Propose the inauguration of the historic center, with an even greater value: to bring young people to Monfalcone through music, history and identity, with the aim of looking forward to “We want to shape the future together with them,” announced the mayor Anna Maria Cisint . However, tonight's New Year's Eve party at the Poclen Center, dedicated to the elderly, has been confirmed. Finally, in Gorizia, as announced by the mayor Rodolfo Ziberna, the party in Piazza Vittoria Wonder Company 2K24 by Radio Company and the fireworks have been postponed until tomorrow, with the following program: evening start at 9 p.m., fireworks show (partially muted). ) at 10:30 p.m., then music until midnight.
4:15 p.m. – Avellino, 36,000 illegal fireworks found in an impounded garage
The daily activity of general prevention and control of the territory is continued by the Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza of Avellino during the Christmas holidays with specific services to combat the sale of illegal pyrotechnic devices and the methods of detention to protect public security. In this context, yesterday the yellow flames of the Avellino group carried out a large-scale seizure of about 36,000 pyrotechnic devices illegally kept in a private garage and in disregard of the security requirements provided, thereby endangering the safety of the residents of the condominium. In particular, the pyrotechnic products were stored in a room of approximately 20 m² with no windows or other openings to the outside and placed near highly flammable material, including gas cylinders for domestic use. At the end of the activities, pyrotechnic material of various types and categories was seized, with a total weight of over 176 kg and a net explosive content (Nec) of about 45 kg, with a commercial value of about 15,000 euros. The person responsible, a 52-year-old Italian citizen, was reported to the relevant authorities Violation of art reported. 47 of the TULPS and for the crime specified in Art. 678 of the Penal Code.
4:01 p.m. – New Year's Eve: 300 kg barrels seized in Viterbo, a complaint
The financiers confiscated around 1,200 packages of pyrotechnic items with a gross weight of 300 kg from a business in Viterbo. The material was marketed in violation of regulations. Although the correct application of the “Ce” marking on the labeling and the compliance of the categories for which the license required by TULPS is not required were verified, the quantity of these pyrotechnic devices was, within certain limits, excessive. The Gdf soldiers estimated the net explosive content (Nec) at around 60 kg (and thus exceeded the limit of 50 kg). This meant that the entire material was confiscated and the person responsible was reported to the responsible judicial authority.
4:00 p.m. – Tokyo celebrates the arrival of 2024
3:42 p.m. – Germany and France are increasing security precautions before New Year's Eve celebrations
France and Germany have tightened security measures ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations as the risk of possible terrorist attacks has increased as a result of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Police in the German city of Cologne are stepping up their forces following reports that Islamist groups may be planning an attack on the city's famous cathedral on New Year's Eve. Officer Martin Lotz said at a news conference that officers armed with machine guns and wearing body armor would be deployed in the city. According to a statement posted on social media, the city's Gothic cathedral has announced that it will only be open for religious services until further notice “due to the current security situation.” In Berlin, the police are currently trying to draw attention to the dangers of fireworks via their social media channels. “Don’t shoot fireworks and rockets at us. You avoid fines or several years in prison,” warned Berlin police in a video published on X.
Concern grew after violent riots erupted during New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin last year, with scores of injuries reported, including police and firefighters who said fireworks were aimed at them. The fireworks also caused fires in the streets. According to German newspaper Die Zeit, Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner said the capital's police were better equipped this year than last and would use full force “if necessary.” Wegner also acknowledged that the security situation will be “more tense” this year due to the events since October 7th. Barbara Slowik, head of the Berlin police, also described a “great need for protection for Jews and Israelis” on New Year’s Eve.
3:29 p.m. – Milan, breakdown at the central station: delays of up to 60 minutes and cancellations, 8 platforms blocked
On Sunday morning there was a problem with the power line for trains at Milan Central Station. The interventions of the RFI technicians are underway and the causes of the malfunction, which occurred at around 10.40 a.m. when a regional train entered the station, are being investigated. The mix-up resulted in delays of up to 60 minutes and some trains were canceled.
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3:28 p.m. – A New Year's Eve 2024 in Brescia under the sign of safety: barrels, fireworks and glass bottles are prohibited on the streets and squares
(Mara Rodella) The hope is not to jump around the square in a more or less disorderly manner to avoid unexploded and unpredictable fireworks. Or dribble with a lit fuse. Celebrate, yes, but responsibly.
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3:27 p.m. – New Year's Eve Rome 2024: Detours, transport plan and 1200 traffic police on the streets to ensure safety. Barrels prohibited: fines of up to 500 euros
On New Year's Eve, 1,200 local police officers will be present in Rome Capitale. The Public Order and Safety Committee met on Friday morning; In addition to the prefect Lamberto Giannini, the heads of the police forces and the mayor Roberto Gualtieri will also take part. In the capital “there will be many initiatives of particular importance. We have carried out all the necessary controls for the security measures both in terms of the containment and organization of the participants and for the controls that will be carried out,” explained Prefect Giannini. “The sale of glass containers in the center has been banned. “The measures will certainly be strengthened and the police will make great efforts,” he added. The international context is absolutely sensitive and requires the utmost attention, but no specific situations are reported. That doesn’t mean we’re careless.”
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2:36 p.m. – Happy New Year 2024, New Year's greetings to send with sentences and images on WhatsApp
Christmas is over. Before the Befana, which takes away all holidays, it is still New Year's turn. A holiday that is loved and hated in equal measure. It is usually spent with friends to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. We have selected images with phrases that you can send to distant relatives, colleagues and friends. Let's start with classic flutes full of bubbles. Bottom up!
Here are the best phrases, selected by the Login editorial team.