US EditionGreece and Cyprus are welcoming 2026 without the bang
Athens and Nicosia adopt low-noise fireworks and drone displays to reduce distress for residents and animals, aligning with European sustainability and safety goals, officials said.
- Greece and Cyprus are starting 2026 by replacing traditional loud fireworks with low-noise pyrotechnics, light shows, and drone displays to make New Year celebrations more pet- and child-friendly.
- Athens embraced 'quiet' fireworks last year, signaling a change in priorities to respect people, animals, and the environment, according to Mayor Haris Doukas.
- Nicosia abandoned conventional fireworks altogether, aligning with European trends and sustainability objectives, citing distress caused to vulnerable groups.
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Greece and Cyprus are welcoming 2026 without the bang
Athens and Nicosia are starting 2026 by turning down the volume on New Year’s celebrations. The capitals of Greece and Cyprus are replacing traditional high-decibel fireworks with low-noise pyrotechnics, light shows and drone displays to protect children, elderly residents and pets, whose hearing is
Greece and Cyprus began 2026 by toning down their New Year's celebrations. The capital cities, Athens and Nicosia, abandoned the roar of traditional fireworks in favor of low-noise pyrotechnics, light shows, and drone displays. Why the decision to have a noise-free New Year's show? The goal is clear: to make the celebrations more child-friendly, pet-friendly, and noise-sensitive, including seniors, babies, people with autism, and those suffering…
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