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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A 200-meter glowing dragon danced at the Chinese New Year celebrations

A spectacular 200-meter glowing dragon was part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Feb 27 • 11:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A video reveals how the tragedy fire started in the bar in Switzerland: the moment a flare ignites the roof

A newly revealed video sheds light on the tragic fire that occurred during New Year's celebrations at a bar in Switzerland, which resulted in 41 deaths and numerous injuries.

Feb 25 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Drones disrupted over 50 flights in Vietnam during Lunar New Year according to the Moon calendar

Last week, drone incidents near Da Nang's airport caused delays for 54 flights during the Lunar New Year celebrations in Vietnam.

Feb 23 • 09:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fire Horse: Record turn-out in La Plata to celebrate the Chinese New Year over the weekend

Thousands participated in the first day of celebrations for the Chinese New Year in La Plata, where over 200 stands and live shows were featured.

Feb 21 • 22:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

At least four dead after tourist boat carrying 26 people flips at lake resort

A tragic boat capsizing incident in China's Yunnan Province during Lunar New Year celebrations has left at least four people dead.

Feb 21 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

China wants a ‘happy world’ on the internet for Lunar New Year: no anxiety or ‘marriage phobia’

China is launching a campaign to promote a positive online environment during the Lunar New Year celebrations, aiming to suppress negative emotions like anxiety and marriage rejection.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police confirm the death of young woman who disappeared after New Year's Eve, but body remains missing

Maria Eduarda Cordeiro da Silva, a 20-year-old from Guarujá, SP, has been confirmed dead by police, with four arrests made related to her disappearance after New Year's celebrations.

Feb 19 • 23:32 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Be the lion, feel the lion’: the gruelling life of lunar new year lion dancers

Lion dancers in Sydney prepare for the intense celebrations of the lunar new year, which involves over 100 performances during a three-week period.

Feb 19 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Weekly news quiz: Museum robberies, the Lunar New Year and a new shadow cabinet

ABC News AU offers a weekly quiz covering recent events including museum robberies, the Lunar New Year celebrations, and updates on a new shadow cabinet in Australia.

Feb 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief

Thai police used lion dance costumes during lunar new year celebrations to apprehend a suspect involved in a significant burglary of Buddhist artefacts.

Feb 19 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

China: Five children among 12 dead after explosion in firework shop

Twelve people, including five children, died in an explosion and fire at a firework shop in Hubei province, China, during the Lunar New Year celebrations.

Feb 19 • 06:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why Lunar New Year celebrations are about the people, not the process

The article emphasizes that Lunar New Year celebrations focus more on family connections and togetherness than strictly adhering to traditional practices and processes.

Feb 19 • 01:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Agenda in Buenos Aires: Afters BA, hamburger festival, and the closing of the Chinese New Year

Buenos Aires is hosting a variety of cultural and culinary events from February 18 to 22, 2026, including the closing of the Afters BA music series, a hamburger festival, and celebrations for the Chinese New Year.

Feb 18 • 19:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Many dead in explosion at fireworks store

Twelve people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks store in Hubei province, China, during the Lunar New Year celebrations.

Feb 18 • 12:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Twelve people die in fireworks explosion at new year celebrations

Twelve people have died following a fireworks explosion at Lunar New Year celebrations in eastern China.

Feb 18 • 12:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Twelve killed in fireworks explosion in China

Twelve people died in a fireworks explosion at a store in China during the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Feb 18 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm an astrologist - here's what the Year of the Fire Horse really means for you

The article discusses the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse as the Chinese New Year begins, highlighting traditions, superstitions, and celebrations.

Feb 18 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

From Lunar New Year prayers to high-tech displays, millions usher in the Year of the Horse

Millions celebrated the Lunar New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse with traditional prayers, fireworks, and modern technological displays across China.

Feb 17 • 17:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chinese New Year in Buenos Aires 2026: Here's the schedule today, Tuesday, February 17

Buenos Aires concludes its Chinese New Year celebrations with a series of cultural events in the Belgrano neighborhood on February 17, 2026.

Feb 17 • 16:59 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Firing up the Lunar New Year spirit: All you need to know

This article explores the significance of the Lunar New Year celebrations and their unique expressions within the Asian diaspora in France.

Feb 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Chinese leadership considers the Year of the Fire Horse predictions superstitious, but history has shown the power of beliefs

Chinese New Year celebrations bring in the Year of the Fire Horse, viewed as a time of energy and potential for significant events, according to scholars at the University of Turku.

Feb 17 • 14:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Prayers, fireworks and fairs: Millions celebrate Lunar New Year across East Asia

Millions across East Asia are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks, and public fairs.

Feb 17 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Lunar New Year 2026: How the World Celebrates the Chinese New Year Under the Sign of the Fire Horse

The article discusses the upcoming celebration of the Chinese New Year in 2026, which falls on February 17 and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse.

Feb 17 • 10:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Chinese New Year 2026: the best phrases to share at the beginning of the Fire Horse

The article discusses the upcoming Chinese New Year in 2026, marking the Year of the Fire Horse, and highlights traditional celebrations and customs.

Feb 17 • 08:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Dragons, Lanterns, and Dazzling Colors: Images of the Lunar New Year in Asia, Marked by the Sign of the Fire Horse

The Lunar New Year begins on February 17, 2026, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse with celebrations across Asia and beyond.

Feb 17 • 07:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Year of the Horse Begins Now

The Year of the Horse begins today, lasting for nine days with celebrations and family gatherings.

Feb 17 • 06:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

China's New Year Show Paraded Even More Agile Humanoid Robots

China's New Year celebrations featured a televised gala showcasing advancements in humanoid robotics, highlighting the country's technological ambitions.

Feb 17 • 04:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Madrid: what to eat, where, and how to prepare it at home

The celebrations for the Chinese New Year in Madrid include food, parades, and tips from local Chinese women on how to celebrate the occasion.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Lunar New Year celebrations paint Australian cities red

Lunar New Year festivities are taking place in Sydney and Melbourne, showcasing the cultural diversity and unity of Australia's Asian communities as they celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Feb 17 • 03:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chinese New Year Celebrations with 'Loud Noises' Despite Regulations

Residents in the suburbs of Shanghai celebrated the Lunar New Year with fireworks and firecrackers, defying local regulations prohibiting such activities due to safety and pollution concerns.

Feb 17 • 02:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

The Year of the Fire Horse Begins in China

According to the Chinese calendar, today marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse, with celebrations lasting a record nine days in China.

Feb 17 • 00:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Patriotic songs and robots doing somersaults at the gala that 1 billion Chinese watch to kick off their New Year

The article describes the extravagant celebrations of Chinese New Year in a small city in eastern China, where traditional food and the highly viewed CCTV Spring Festival Gala are central to the festivities.

Feb 16 • 23:10 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Chinese lion dancers, parades and feasts: a look back at lunar new year in Australia – in pictures

This article features a photographic retrospective of Lunar New Year celebrations in Australia from the 1920s to the 1970s.

Feb 16 • 22:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It Will Be on March 1: What Is Known About the Chinese New Year Parade in New York's Chinatown

The Chinese New Year parade in New York's Chinatown, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse, is scheduled for March 1, 2026, with cultural festivities beginning weeks earlier.

Feb 16 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

AD FEATURE: Celebrate Lunar New Year with food and a fold-it-yourself fire horse

The article highlights preparations for the Lunar New Year celebrations, emphasizing the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse and sharing personal stories and recipes.

Feb 16 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Crime at the Carnivals of Mercedes: A Direct Relative of the First Two Detainees for the Homicide of Braian Cabrera Has Been Arrested

A new suspect, Omar Auza, is arrested in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Braian Cabrera, who was shot during carnival celebrations in Mercedes, Argentina.

Feb 16 • 15:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

East Asia celebrates Year of the Horse with parades and festivities

East Asia marks the Year of the Horse with various celebrations and traditional festivities.

Feb 16 • 12:57 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese families cool off on pre-made meals for Lunar New Year after scandal

Chinese families are becoming more cautious about ordering pre-made meals for Lunar New Year celebrations following a controversy over food quality and transparency involving a popular influencer and a restaurant chain.

Feb 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

8 dead in fireworks shop blast at start of China’s Lunar New Year holiday

A fireworks shop explosion in Jiangsu, China, has killed eight people as the Lunar New Year celebrations commence.

Feb 16 • 04:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

If You Eat Wrong During the Lunar New Year, You Could Get Viral Gastroenteritis… How to Spend the Holiday Without Stomach Pain

The article discusses the risk of viral gastroenteritis during the Lunar New Year celebrations and offers prevention tips.

Feb 15 • 23:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VDD warns about China's intentions, but several deputies participate in New Year celebrations organized by Beijing

The State Security Service of Latvia has raised concerns about China's efforts to build a positive image in the country, while local deputies attended Chinese New Year celebrations in Riga.

Feb 15 • 18:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It’s official: when the Chinese New Year celebrations will be in 2026 in Illinois

Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations will take place in Illinois, particularly in Chicago's Chinatown, featuring traditional dances and cultural activities.

Feb 14 • 20:33 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Life & Tech

Cook This: 3 recipes from Everyone Hot Pot, including not-just-scallion pancakes

The article features three recipes from Natasha Pickowicz's cookbook 'Everyone Hot Pot', highlighting festive cooking for Lunar New Year celebrations.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mosel Wine, Crisp Acidity and Low Alcohol... How About a Glass with New Year's Dishes?

The article discusses the rising preference for Mosel wine in South Korea as an alternative to traditional spirits during the New Year celebrations, emphasizing its compatibility with food.

Feb 13 • 05:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How is the Lunar New Year of the Horse celebrated in Australia?

The article explores the significance of the Year of the Horse in the Lunar New Year celebrations in Australia.

Feb 13 • 03:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How to get to the Chinatown of Buenos Aires for the celebrations of the Chinese New Year 2026

This article provides practical information on how to reach Chinatown in Buenos Aires for the Chinese New Year celebrations in 2026.

Feb 11 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How the 'high flight' of the dry cargo market is explained

The dry cargo market, as represented by the Baltic Dry Index (BDI), remains elevated due to strong demand ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations despite a correction noted in February 2026.

Feb 11 • 11:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Waterfall of fire and sparks.. molten iron lights up the sky of Shanghai in a magical scene

A traditional performance featuring molten iron spread across the sky in Shanghai, China, marked the Lunar New Year celebrations with captivating visuals.

Feb 11 • 07:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Puppets, dance, and events in New York to celebrate the arrival of Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year celebrations featuring puppetry and dance are set to take place in New York City, highlighting the energy of the Year of the Fire Horse.

Feb 10 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What does the Fire Horse mean? in the Chinese New Year

The city of Tangshan in Hebei province has begun the festivities for the Chinese New Year 2026, marking the Year of the Fire Horse with colorful parades and fireworks.

Feb 9 • 12:35 UTC

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