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How Cypriot Cities Celebrated the New Year

Published January 1, 2026, 19:13

Cyprus welcomed 2026 with celebrations across the island. Squares in cities such as Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca were filled with people celebrating with music, fireworks, and revelry. Nicosia used silent fireworks, while in Limassol, despite the cancellation of the official event due to rain, the fireworks were impressive. Paphos's New Year was marked by power outages. Simultaneously, traditional events took place, such as swimming in the sea, culminating in swimming with the Christmas tree in Paphos and a snack on Akti Olympion in Limassol.