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Quiet New Year: Drones Replace Fireworks in Greece, Cyprus

12/31/2025

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Greece and Cyprus welcome 2026 with quieter New Year celebrations, replacing fireworks with quiet pyrotechnics, light shows, and drone displays.
The change aims to create a child- and pet-friendly environment by reducing noise.
In Nicosia, drones replace fireworks to minimize noise and environmental impact.
Australia marks subdued celebrations with heavy police presence after a mass shooting, while Indonesia and Hong Kong join in solidarity with communities affected by tragedies.

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Story summary

Greece and Cyprus welcome 2026 with quieter New Year celebrations, replacing fireworks with quiet pyrotechnics, light shows, and drone displays.
The change aims to create a child- and pet-friendly environment by reducing noise.
In Nicosia, drones replace fireworks to minimize noise and environmental impact.
Australia marks subdued celebrations with heavy police presence after a mass shooting, while Indonesia and Hong Kong join in solidarity with communities affected by tragedies.