New Year's Day
World Population Set to Surpass 8 Billion on New Year's Day
As we usher in the new year, the global population is on the verge of reaching a significant milestone, surging past eight billion individuals, with an increase of 75 million people this year alone, reports the Associated Press.
Sofia's New Year's Celebrations: A Diverse Array of Events Await Visitors
As Sofia gears up to bid farewell to 2023 and usher in the new year, the city promises a vibrant tapestry of cultural events and performances spanning outdoor and indoor venues. The Bulgarian capital is set to host a plethora of concerts, theatrical productions, and festive gatherings, creating a diverse and engaging celebration for residents and guests alike.
Hotel occupancy at nearly 100 pct in some Aegean resorts
The occupancy rate at hotels in some resort towns in the Aegean region has hit nearly 100 percent thanks to the New Year holiday.
The 3-day holiday lured people to go on vacation, said Mehmet İşler, the president of the Aegean Touristic Enterprises and Accommodations Association (ETİK).
Dacic receives New Year's greetings from China's Wang
BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and FM Ivica Dacic on Tuesday received a New Year's greeting card from Chinese FM Wang Yi, who also heads the Office of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee's Foreign Affairs Commission.
In a statement, the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wang had wished Dacic a happy New Year in 2024.
Kokina flowers in surge for New Year's
As the New Year's is around the corner, a rising demand for Butcher's broom, known as "kokina" in Türkiye and believed to bring luck and prosperity, is being witnessed.
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Nefeli Fasouli | Thessaloniki | December 31
Celebrate the transition to the new year with the soulful tunes of Greek singer Nefeli Fasouli at Ypsilon (5 Edessis) in Thessaloniki. Fasouli, a new favorite in Greece known for her dynamic and emotive voice, will serenade the crowd with a repertoire spanning various genres and stirring up a vibrant atmosphere to ring in the new year. Admission is free.
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Xi becomes first to send New Year's message to Vucic
BELGRADE - Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan have sent a New Year's message to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, a source in the Presidency of Serbia told Tanjug on Thursday.
It is the first New Year's message Vucic has received for 2024.
Blend NYE | Athens | December 31
Start the New Year with Italian superstar techno DJ Anfisa Letyago, who lands in Athens as the guest of Blend, the city's oldest party crew. The pounding ritual will take place at the Oddity Club (oddityclub.gr) in Petralona. Highly acclaimed American producer Gaiser will provide the soundtrack for the early hours of the new year, followed by local rave legends Mikee and Manolaco.
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Finance Minister Accuses President Radev of Citing 'Fake News' on Budget Claims
Finance Minister Assen Vassilev rebuked President Rumen Radev for referencing "fake news" in his recent remarks about the 2024 draft budget, warning that a budget veto might lead Bulgaria into the new year without a financial plan.
Solar energy projects seen soaring in 2023
SolarPower Europe's aim to achieve a new record in the installation of photovoltaic electricity production units in 2023, after the 2022 highs, Aristotelis Chantavas, the president of the organization said in a message for the new year.
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