Five killed and emergency workers targeted as firework chaos …
6 days ago · In the capital Berlin, firefighters responded to 1,892 incidents on New Year’s Eve – 294 more than the previous year, according to a statement from the city’s fire department. Over 1,500 ...
German government condemns New Year's Eve ... - Associated Press News
6 days ago · In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year’s Eve, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said. Hundreds of police officers from across the country were deployed to the capital to help prevent further violence.
Five killed by fireworks across Germany after New Year's Eve chaos
Jan 1, 2025 · Five people have been killed across Germany in accidents involving fireworks as riots in Berlin led to over 400 arrests in a night of chaos celebrating the start of the new year.
Mass push in Germany to ban fireworks after New Year’s chaos
2 days ago · BERLIN - Almost 1.5 million Germans backed a police union push on Jan 6 to ban fireworks on New Year’s Eve after the latest celebrations were again marred by deaths, injuries and arrests.
Hundreds arrested in Germany after New Year’s fireworks turn …
6 days ago · In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year’s Eve, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said. Hundreds of police officers from...
Berlin minister speaks out in favour of fireworks ban in Germany
5 days ago · The interior minister for Berlin, Iris Spranger, spoke out on Thursday in favour of a broad prohibition of fireworks in the country that allows for only limited local exceptions, and said the ...
Germany debates menace of ‘firework bombs’ after New Year’s …
4 days ago · New Year clashes between police and revellers in Berlin and other cities have sparked political ructions after fireworks accidents left five dead and dozens injured, increasing tensions a few ...
Five dead in Germany from new year’s day fireworks accidents
6 days ago · BERLIN - Five people died across Germany and a police officer was seriously injured from accidents linked to the powerful fireworks Germans traditionally set off to celebrate the new year, the...
German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence
Dec 29, 2023 · Berlin saw violent riots last year, with fireworks being fired at police, sparking fires and causing injuries. Some Dutch cities including Amsterdam have banned the use of pyrotechnics. But the...
More than 360 people injured by fireworks in Berlin - Yahoo
1 day ago · A total of 363 people were injured by fireworks in Berlin during New Year celebrations, fuelling the debate about a possible ban on the pyrotechnics in Germany. Of those injured, 52 were ...