Australia New Year celebrations at Bondi Beach canceled after attack

The planned New Year's Eve celebrations at Bondi Beach in Sydney have been canceled following the devastating terrorist attack on Sunday. This was announced by the organizer of the celebrations in consultation with the local council. Thousands of people from Australia and abroad had been looking forward to the festival, but in view of the terrible events, it was not the right time to celebrate, according to a statement.

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17.12.2025, 07:02

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In the attack on a Jewish festival on the famous beach, two attackers shot into the crowd. They killed 15 people and dozens were injured. One of the gunmen was shot dead by security forces, the other was critically injured and arrested.