Simple English News Daily Friday 2nd January 2026. Switzerland fire. Finland ship. Bulgaria Euro. Iran protests. China, Taiwan rival speeches. US Mamdani...
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Jan 1, 2026 A tragic nightclub fire in Switzerland claims about 40 lives, prompting national mourning. Finland seizes a cargo ship linked to undersea cable damage. Bulgaria joins the euro zone, impacting its currency exchange policies. Major protests erupt in Iran over economic issues, while China and Taiwan leaders deliver rival speeches on reunification and defense. In the U.S., Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as NYC's mayor, making history. Additionally, a train crash in Peru and protest tensions in Bolivia highlight ongoing regional challenges.
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Deadly Ski-Resort Bar Fire
- A deadly New Year’s Eve explosion and fire at a Swiss ski-resort bar killed around 40 people and injured over 100.
- Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced five days of national mourning.
Ship Seized Over Undersea Cable Damage
- Finland seized a cargo ship suspected of damaging undersea cables between Finland and Estonia.
- The ship sailed from Russia with a multi-national crew including Russian and Georgian sailors.
Bulgaria Joins The Eurozone
- Bulgaria adopted the euro and is the 21st eurozone member, keeping the lev in parallel during January.
- The Bulgarian National Bank will exchange lev notes and coins indefinitely.