How countries welcomed 2025: Video
As the clock struck midnight, countries around the world celebrated the arrival of 2025 in their unique ways.
From spectacular fireworks to quiet, reflective moments, people marked the new year with traditions that reflect their cultures and hopes for the future.
In the Netherlands, where fireworks were set on January 1, an estimated €118 million worth of fireworks were sold to consumers, setting a new record.
In Athens, Greece, a drone light show illuminated the sky over the Parthenon on Acropolis Hill and created the Greek words that translate to "Happy New Year" during New Year celebrations on January 1, 2025.
Georgian anti-government demonstrators gathered in front of the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi to celebrate the New Year, continuing the month-long protests against the government's decision to suspend the EU accession process.
Thousands in Mexico danced on Reforma Avenue, in the heart of the capital Mexico City, to welcome the New Year, 2025.
