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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

License for garments, fireworks were being made... 7 workers burned alive, accused arrested

In a tragic incident in Bhivadi, Rajasthan, seven workers died due to a fire caused by illegal fireworks manufacturing in a garment factory, leading to the arrest of its owner and manager.

Feb 18 • 06:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ptolemaida: 53-year-old arrested for selling fireworks – 'garlics'

A 53-year-old woman was arrested in Ptolemaida for possessing 1,450 illegal children's fireworks in her store without the required license.

Feb 14 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

He was selling high-end stolen bicycle parts through social media

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Kallithea for selling high-end stolen bicycle parts on social media and possessing illegal weapons and fireworks.

Feb 6 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man dies after explosion at fireworks factory in Bahia

A 51-year-old man died following an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in the rural area of Muniz Ferreira, Bahia.

Feb 4 • 11:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

41 people injured, among the severely injured are seven children, 65,523 pieces of fireworks seized

During a recent crackdown on illegal fireworks, 41 individuals were injured, including seven children, highlighting the dangers of pyrotechnics despite ongoing police efforts to promote safety during holiday celebrations.

Jan 10 • 09:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

"Dramatic Case": Severely Injured Child in Berlin - Illegal Ball Bomb?

In Berlin, doctors are treating numerous firework victims, including several children, with one case involving a twelve-year-old boy severely injured by a suspected ball bomb found on a sports ground.

Jan 2 • 11:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

"Dramatic Case": Severely Injured Child in Berlin – Illegal Ball Bomb?

Doctors in Berlin are treating numerous firework victims, including several children who have lost fingers and hands, with one case suspected to involve an illegal ball bomb.

Jan 2 • 10:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Rocket exploded in an 11-year-old's hand, both minors and parents reported

A firework explosion injured an 11-year-old boy during New Year's celebrations, leading to multiple police reports against minors and their parents for illegal fireworks use.

Jan 1 • 13:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Five killed and 400 arrests as New Year chaos erupts in Germany

New Year's Eve celebrations in Germany turned violent, resulting in five deaths and over 400 arrests due to illegal fireworks and assaults.

Jan 1 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

New Year's Injuries and Fires: 57 Cases in Naples, One Dead in Rome. Hundreds of Interventions

New Year's celebrations saw a spike in injuries in Naples, with one death in Rome from a firecracker explosion, highlighting the dangers of illegal fireworks.

Jan 1 • 09:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Balance in Munich: More than 610 police operations on New Year's Eve

On New Year's Eve in Munich, police reported over 610 incidents, including disturbances, assaults, illegal fireworks, and fires during the busy night from 6 PM to 5 AM.

Jan 1 • 06:41 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Police seal off Leipzig district - demolition tanks arrive in Frankfurt - 14-year-old loses hand

In Germany, violence erupted in major cities with over 300 arrests related to illegal firework use, and a 14-year-old lost a hand amid the chaos.

Jan 1 • 04:29 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Rockets are fired horizontally in Berlin – Attack on police car – numerous arrests

Numerous arrests were made in Berlin for illegal firework usage, including an attack on a police vehicle in Schöneberg.

Dec 31 • 21:18 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

220,000 illegal firecrackers seized in Berlin - attack on patrol car in Schöneberg

Authorities in Berlin confiscated 220,000 illegal firecrackers and reported an attack on a patrol car in Schöneberg.

Dec 31 • 20:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

New Year's Eve Operations: Police Find Explosive Devices and Weapons in Berlin-Neukölln

In Berlin-Neukölln, police discovered 14 kilograms of illegal pyrotechnics and two explosive devices while conducting searches in three apartments ahead of New Year’s Eve.

Dec 31 • 19:40 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Firecracker Ban in the Netherlands – 112 Tons of Illegal Fireworks Seized

The Netherlands is set to impose a ban on private fireworks next year, with police, firefighters, and hospitals preparing for a particularly challenging New Year's Eve after the seizure of over 112 tons of illegal firecrackers.

Dec 31 • 09:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

VIDEO/PHOTO Zagreb police found hundreds of prohibited firecrackers with minors. Check out that arsenal!

Zagreb police discovered a significant cache of illegal firecrackers with minors during heightened enforcement efforts to prevent the illegal sale and use of fireworks ahead of the holiday season.

Dec 31 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Beware of the 'Gaza Bomb', the New Year's Firecracker Sold on the Black Market

A new illegal firecracker named the 'Gaza Bomb', referencing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, is being sold on the black market for up to 200 euros this New Year.

Dec 30 • 12:26 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Ministry warns with a fictional obituary of fireworks

Brandenburg's Interior Ministry uses a fictional obituary to highlight the deadly dangers of illegal fireworks, creating a stir among the public.

Dec 30 • 10:57 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Illegal fireworks are simply delivered by taxi"

The increase in attacks against emergency services during New Year's Eve poses a significant challenge for the police in 2025, as highlighted by police union spokesman Benjamin Jendro.

Dec 29 • 18:26 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Illegal Fireworks on New Year's Eve: What Makes Ball Bombs So Dangerous

In light of recent severe injuries and fatalities, there are concerns that ball bombs could cause significant harm during this New Year's Eve, prompting a warning that only professionals should handle such pyrotechnics.

Dec 29 • 17:11 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Police prepares for 'empathy-less pyrotechnic excesses'

The Berlin police are gearing up for a New Year's Eve unlike any in previous years, citing a significant increase in illegal fireworks and a concerning rise in youth violence.

Dec 29 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Exactly when fireworks are illegal in UK as laws change on New Year's Eve

The article discusses the strict rules and regulations regarding the use of fireworks in the UK, especially during New Year's Eve celebrations, highlighting the importance of adhering to these laws to avoid penalties.

Dec 28 • 14:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

PHOTO Look at what the police found with minors: They have an appeal for parents

Zagreb police discovered a total of 925 illegal fireworks with two minors in a series of inspections aimed at curbing illegal possession of pyrotechnics, urging parents to be vigilant.

Dec 28 • 13:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

PHOTO Zagreb Police Found More Than 220 Fireworks with a Minor. Then They Searched His Apartment...

In a recent operation, Zagreb police discovered over 220 illegal fireworks with a minor in Novi Zagreb and found additional items during a subsequent search of his residence.

Dec 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Photo: A pile of banned fireworks found with a minor in Zagreb

Zagreb police discovered a large quantity of illegal fireworks with a minor during an operation near an educational institution.

Dec 27 • 12:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt and Wiesbaden: Cities prepare for New Year's Eve

Frankfurt and Wiesbaden are gearing up for New Year's Eve with additional police reinforcement to handle issues like alcohol, illegal fireworks, and potential violence in the Rhine-Main region.

Dec 27 • 11:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Illegal Fireworks: With Firecracker Tourists at the Polish Market

Germans are crossing into Poland to purchase fireworks that are illegal at home, particularly during the peak season for small-scale smuggling and firecracker tourism.

Dec 27 • 10:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog Federal Politics: Klingbeil warns against the import of illegal fireworks

Federal Minister Lars Klingbeil warns that illegal fireworks should not be allowed into Germany, amid various political developments including public sentiment toward an AfD minister-president and calls for better protection of Parliament.

Dec 27 • 10:37 UTC

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