Europe rings in 2023! Party-goers in Paris and other cities on the continent join millions in Africa and the Middle East in celebrating the new year with stunning fireworks displays

• England is one of the latest countries to enter the new year as firework explode in the city centre
• Poland is among the latest countries to enter 2023 as fireworks light up the sky in Warsaw
• New Zealand was among the first countries to enter 2023 with a stunning light show and fireworks display
• Australia entered 2023 two hours later with a dazzling firework display on the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge

By CHLOE LOUISE and LAURENCE DOLLIMORE FOR MAILONLINE
Published: 13:00, 31 December 2022 | Updated: 01:50, 1 January 2023

Party-goers in major city centres across Europe and the Middle East are ushering in 2023 with countdowns and fireworks.

The events come as many cities around the globe celebrate New Year's Eve without restrictions for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

One of the latest countries to celebrate 2023 as London, England lights up their iconic Big Ben while Kazakhstan entered the new year by lighting up their skies green and Pakistan beamed lights to attract hundreds from across Islamabad.


Fireworks light up the London skyline over Big Ben and the London Eye just after midnight on January 1, 2023 in London, England


Residents of the capital and tourists celebrate the arrival of the New Year at Zamkowy Square in Warsaw, Poland


Fireworks go off during new year celebrations in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina


Hundreds of people gather at midnight during the traditional New Year's Eve Chimes on the last day of 2022 and to welcome in 2023 in Madrid, Spain


A light and fireworks show displayed on the Arc de Triomphe as revelers celebrate the new year 2023 on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France


A spectator holds a smartphone as fireworks explode next to the Arc de Triomphe, at the Avenue des Champs-Elysees during New Year celebrations in Paris

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The countdown clock during the light show on the Museum Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands which is one of the few municipalities with a total ban on consumer fireworks


Fireworks explode behind the Brandenburg Gate ahead of the New Year, in Berlin, Germany


Berlin's famous landmark "Brandenburg Gate" is illuminated during New Year's celebrations in Berlin


Fireworks go off around Burj Khalifa as part of new year celebrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates


Fireworks and light effects illuminate the night sky during the 2023 new year's celebrations in capital Colombo, Sri Lanka


Fireworks explode over the Nile River during the New Year celebrations, in Cairo, Egypt

Fireworks explode over the Nile River during the New Year celebrations, in Cairo, Egypt


People watch fireworks explode over the Cairo Tower and the Nile River as New Year celebrations begin in Cairo, Egypt


Fireworks go off at National Park as part of new year celebrations in Baku, Azerbaijan


Fireworks explode over the Acropolis during New Year celebrations in Athens


People gather for New Year's celebrations in Besiktas Square in Istanbul, Turkey


Fireworks light up the sky during the new year celebrations in Astana, Kazakhstan

Families proudly posed for selfies in the Kazakh capital as fireworks adorned the skies to mark New Year


Fireworks explode during the celebrations of new year in Islamabad, Pakistan


Elsewhere in Pakistan, citizens came out in Karachi to watch the New Year celebrations


Karachi's citizens were treated to a dazzling fireworks display tonight as the country ushered in 2023


The exterior of houses were illuminated to celebrate the New Year 2023 in Innsbruck, Austria


In Innsbruck, Austria, the council showcased a spectacular lights display to the front of houses in the Mariahif district

Revellers fly balloons during a New Year celebration in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province

United Arab Emirates celebrated in style entering 2023 as crowds gather in Dubai to watch buildings light up in all colours of the rainbow and fireworks light up the night sky.

Jakarta, capital city of Indonesia, celebrated the New Year as hundreds gathered to watch the fireworks to bring everyone together for 2023.


Fireworks explode from the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,


The building was lit up not only by fireworks but by an impressive light display to entertain hundreds of people who joined hands to celebrate

Thailand set of fireworks light up the sky in city centre of Bangkok outside Wat Arun of the temple of dawn.

Just an hour later the Philippines also put on a big display as it was their first time since the pandemic celebrating the New Year with fireworks and no restrictions.

It came after New Zealand was among the first countries to enter 2023 with a stunning light show and fireworks display over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower respectively.

The country, led by Jacinda Ardern, was forced to cancel much of its celebrations last year due to its tough Covid-19 restrictions. It welcomed the new year with a five-minute fireworks display starting at the stroke of midnight.

Its westerly neighbour Australia entered 2023 two hours later with a dazzling firework display on the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It followed an earlier fireworks display that was 'inspired by the land, sea and sky'.


Fireworks are seen over the roundabout Hotel Indonesia during the 2023 New Year's Eve celebrations in Jakarta, capital city of Indonesia


Indonesia's sky blossomed in colour as revellers waited in anticipation for the new year to come around

Thousands of people gather around historical Brandenburg Gate during a concert as part of new year celebrations in Berlin, Germany

Vendors selling around the concert area in Berlin, Germany, sold lighted balloons as New Year's celebrations


Fireworks explode over Wat Arun of the temple of dawn during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand

Fireworks seen above Chao Phraya river during new year celebration in Bangkok


Fireworks explode over buildings during New Year's celebrations in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

People gathered at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines for the New Year's Count down to 2023. The first New Year celebration with fireworks this pandemic

Crowds gathered to dine in restaurants, picnic anywhere at the bay, children at the amusement rides, and watch the count down to 2023, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines


Fireworks light up the sky over Jones Bridge in Manila to celebrate during New Year celebrations on January 1, 2023

South Korea celebrated the new year at 3pm GMT time with its first in-person bell-tolling ceremony in three years due to the Covid pandemic

Buddhist followers attach name cards with wishes during celebrations for the New Year at Jogye temple in central Seoul on December 31, 2022

Fireworks light up the sky over Rizal Park in Manila to celebrate during New Year celebrations on January 1, 2023

A woman lights candles at Jogye temple during the New Year Eve on December 31, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea

A Buddhist follower prays in front of lotus lanterns during celebrations for the New Year at Jogye temple in central Seoul on December 31, 2022

People pray as they celebrate New Year's eve in Seoul, South Korea, January 1, 2023

People light up their phones before midnight as they celebrate New Year's eve in Seoul, South Korea, December 31, 2022

Buddhist faithful take pictures as they celebrate New Year's eve at a temple in Seoul, South Korea, January 1, 2023

A firework display explodes off Taiwan's tallest skyscraper Taipei101 to usher in the New Year in Taipei, Taiwan