We work with our partners at underbelly, the event organiser, as well as gas security, the security provider, the city of Edinburgh Council and the other Emergency Services to make sure that everybody is as safe as they possibly can be at tonights event. And what kind of potential Security Issues might you have to deal with at an event of this scale . Generally, when you have so many people coming to an event and clearly there is alcohol that will be undertaken by a number of people and we would ask people to drink responsibly. And its important for people to keep as safe as possible. And this is an event which has been held for many years now and i guess there has never really been any massive problems at any one particular event, it seems to be the kind of event where most people turn up and want to enjoy themselves. They certainly do and the number of arrests we have seen over the years at this event is exceptionally low. Our role here really is to provide that additional layer of s
London is one of the latest european capitals to welcome in the new year, with 100,000 people gathered in the city to watch the firework displays. It follows exuberant celebrations elsewhere in europe, you are looking at pictures of the river thames, you can see fireworks exploding over the london eye. Some 10,000 fireworks lighting up the sky ina12 10,000 fireworks lighting up the sky in a 12 minute display. And here we can see paris and the arc de triomphe welcoming 2018. Hundreds of thousands lined the shops the lycee at the arc de triomphe, nearly 140,000 police and armed soldiers have been deployed nationwide, security obviously very tight. Lets go to berlin, you can see the Brandenburg Gate eliminated for their fireworks, Brandenburg Gate eliminated for theirfireworks, thousands Brandenburg Gate eliminated for their fireworks, thousands of people watching. Eliminated. Illuminated. And now we are in athens, fireworks their lighting up the sky. Just over two hours ago, the firework
Lets go live now to rio dejaneiro on copacabana where two Million People have gathered. A 17 minute fireworks display is underway to celebrate the new year. Lets have a listen. Tens of thousands of police have been deployed for the celebrations. Traditionally, many people wear white, the traditional colour to usher in the new year. Absolutely spectacular display coming in there from rio dejaneiro. Theyll be entertained with a live show which will star singer anitta and samba schools portela and mocidade, which won the 2017 carnival. And as one citizen of the city, Roger Pereira said to reporters its the greatest in the world. Spectacular it brings everyone joy may peace spread to everyone who come the celebration launches the Tourisms Office year long Rio De Janeiro a janeiro, meaning rio january to january. Its part of a campaign to showcase cultural, sporting and Business Activities throughout the city. Spectacular display there. The uk welcomed in the new year two hours ago. 100,000
People across the world have been celebrating the start of 2018. In london, 100,000 people watched the fireworks display on the thames. Thousands of party goers packed the streets of edinburgh for the hogmanay celebrations. It follows exuberant displays elsewhere in europe, across the middle east and asia, all welcoming 2018. This report from Briohny Williams contains some flashing images. And win in the last hour mary could start of their celebrations. Within the last hour, america. 0ver chilled Million People lined edition europes copacabana beach to the 17 minute firework display, one of the first major south American Cities to see in the new year. As 2018 sweeps across the globe. The iconic sound of big ben strikes in london. The party began with 10,000 fireworks along the river thames. The skies above berlins Brandenburg Gate were lit up in every colour. The countdown in paris was watched by thousands at the arc de triomphe, as fireworks dazzled in the darkness. Perhaps one of the
People across the world have been celebrating the start of 2018. In london, 100,000 people watched the fireworks display on the thames. Thousands of party goers packed the streets of edinburgh for the hogmanay celebrations. It follows exuberant displays elsewhere in europe, across the middle east and asia, all welcoming 2018. And within the past hour, the americas have started their celebrations. This report from Briohny Williams contains some flashing images. Over two Million People lined rio de janeiros copacabana beach for the 17 minute firework display one of the first major south American Cities to see in the new year as 2018 sweeps across the globe. Big ben bongs. The iconic sound of big ben strikes in london. The party began with 10,000 fireworks along the river thames. The skies above berlins Brandenburg Gate were lit up in every colour. The countdown in paris was watched by thousands at the arc de triomphe, as fireworks dazzled in the darkness. Perhaps one of the most spectacu