Thousands sign petition for fireworks ban

Mass push in Germany to ban fireworks after New Year’s chaos
Five people died across Germany in accidents linked to legal and illegal fireworks in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Berlin minister speaks out in favour of fireworks ban in Germany
Injuries and deaths from powerful fireworks across Germany over the New Year holiday have again prompted debate about new restrictions or even a possible nationwide ban on fireworks. The interior minister for Berlin,
Germany: Thousands sign petition for fireworks ban
The debate about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban has intensified following another New Year's Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deathsOver 270,000 Germans have signed an online petition calling for a nationwide ban on private fireworks after a New Year's Eve marked by deaths and injuries.
German officials call for illegal fireworks ban after five deaths and riots
Germany's boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations saw five people killed across Germany and over 400 arrested in Berlin alone, with officials questioning how they can reign in the chaos. #EuropeNews
Former German justice minister opposes nationwide fireworks ban
Former German justice minister Marco Buschmann has voiced his opposition to a possible nationwide ban on private fireworks, amid ongoing debates over New Year's Eve celebrations. In comments published on Friday by the RND media group,
Many Germans back petition for total ban on private use of fireworks
Well over a quarter of a million Germans have signed an online petition calling for a total nationwide ban on fireworks for private use after yet another New Year's Eve marred by deaths and injuries.
More than 360 people injured by fireworks in Berlin
A total of 363 people were injured by fireworks in Berlin during New Year celebrations, fuelling the debate about a possible ...
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Palestinian influencer said arrested in Berlin for launching firework through window of residential building
A Palestinian social media influencer has been arrested by German authorities at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport on suspicion ...
Fireworks kill 5, hundreds arrested during New Year’s celebrations in Germany
A largely peaceful New Year's Eve turned chaotic as fireworks killed five in several incidents across Germany, where hundreds ...
Germany plunged into new year chaos as five killed and 400 arrested in fireworks attacks
In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year's Eve, leading to ...
Five killed by fireworks and 400 arrested after clashing with cops & firefighters across Germany in New Year’s chaos
CHAOS on New Year’s Eve led to five people being killed by fireworks and 400 arrested in explosive riots. Germany was plunged ...
Germany: 4 killed, warehouse fire amid New Year's fireworks
Four people died around the country amid Germany's firework-filled street parties on New Year's Eve. Fireworks were also the ...
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Five killed and emergency workers targeted as firework chaos mars Germany’s New Year celebrations
Firefighters and other emergency services personnel were targeted by the fireworks during festivities overnight on Tuesday into Wednesday, authorities said. In the capital Berlin, firefighters ...
Police officers stand guard in the streets after fireworks for the New Year's celebrations in Berlin, Germany
New Year’s celebrations in Germany turned violent as fireworks injured 30 police officers and a firefighter in Berlin, ...
Wild New Year's fireworks in Berlin again prompt calls for crackdown
After another New Year's Eve marked by damage and injuries from fireworks explosions across Berlin, some local politicians ...