New Year 2021

This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published by Associated Press photographers in the Europe and Africa regions this week.

Happy New Year 2021 | Then-and-now images show New Year's Eve contrast

There were countdowns and live performances, but New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe looked radically different this year as large crowds stayed away from traditional party spots like New York City's Times Square and the Champs Elysees in Paris. The Coronavirus induced lockdown led to cancellations of most fireworks displays and public events in favor of made-for-TV-only moments in cities around the world. The Associated Press captured then-and-now images of some of these popular locations around the globe to illustrate the striking contrast between packed, jubilant crowds in previous years and quiet, empty streets heading into 2021.

At 1.1 degrees Celsius, Delhi records coldest New Year's Day in 15 years

Delhi ushered in 2021 with bitter cold as the mercury plummeted to 1.1 degrees Celsius — the lowest in 15 years. Very dense fog lowered visibility to near-zero in the national capital, causing travel disruption.

Nearly 60,000 babies to take birth in India on New Year’s Day, highest in the world: UNICEF

UNICEF estimates that over 3,71,504 babies are likely to be born across the world on January 1, 2021. Of these, 52 percent of the births will take place in just 10 countries, including India, China, and Pakistan.

Should you review your investment style for 2021?

This is the best time to re-evaluate one's investment philosophy to check they are on the right track of achieving their financial goals.

COVID-free New Zealand rings in New Year 2021 with fireworks

According to reports, Samoa, which is a South Pacific Island, is the first to mark the New Year, followed by New Zealand.

Forecasting the world in 2021

FT writers share their predictions for the New Year, from the availability and take-up of Covid-19 vaccines to the fortunes of the S&P 500

COVID-19 Update | Section 144 to be imposed in Bengaluru on December 31, Bhubaneswar prohibits ‘zero-night’ celebrations

'No-man' zones will be created at MG Road, Church Street, Brigade Road, Koramangala and Indiranagar, while only those with advance reservation coupons for pubs, bars, restaurants allowed.

COVID-19 update | No public gatherings for Christmas, New Year in Gujarat: Govt

Local administration will not grant permission for celebrations in public places, except in special cases.