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Greece
Proto Thema
World
Kiribati, the first country to welcome 2026; which remote island followed?
Kiribati's Christmas Island, known as Kiritimati, became the first place in the world to officially welcome the year 2026, as its residents celebrated the New Year.
Dec 31 • 13:01 UTC
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Germany
SZ
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New Year Around the Globe: It’s Already 2026 on the South Sea Atoll of Kiritimati
The residents of Kiritimati, a South Sea atoll, welcomed the New Year 2026 at 11 AM German time, marking the first place to celebrate the new year globally.
Dec 31 • 10:36 UTC
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Croatia
Večernji List
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Do you know which country is the first to enter the New Year? Celebrating a whole 13 hours earlier than us
The article discusses how the island nation of Kiribati will welcome the New Year 13 hours before other parts of the world due to its geographical position, particularly the easternmost part known as Kiritimati.
Dec 31 • 06:00 UTC