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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Skrillex does 'fritação' set with funk, reggae, and Whitney Houston

Skrillex delivered a dynamic performance at Lollapalooza São Paulo, blending various music genres and utilizing elaborate visuals and pyrotechnics.

Mar 22 • 00:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The mascletà breaks the windows of the tourism office of the Valencia City Council and leaves attendees "stunned": "It was brutal"

The mascletà event during Valencia's Fallas festival caused broken windows at the city council's tourism office and left spectators amazed with its intensity.

Mar 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Explosive Fire Spread from a Company’s Cardboard Box – CEO has Requests for Authorities

The CEO of Pyrokratia Oy comments on the company's recovery following a significant fire incident caused by a faulty fireworks container.

Mar 17 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Four military pyrotechnical devices seized during a search in Kalvarija

Four military pyrotechnical devices were found in a residential home in Kalvarija, Lithuania, leading to a criminal investigation into illegal possession of explosive materials.

Mar 16 • 05:52 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Scandalous scenes in the Swedish Cup between Mjällby and Malmö

Violent scenes erupted during the Swedish Cup quarter-final match between Mjällby and Malmö after pyrotechnics were thrown onto the pitch by the visiting supporters.

Mar 14 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Essentials of Fallas 2026: What to See and Do in València

Fallas 2026 festivities in València will feature impressive pyrotechnics and large-scale monuments, attracting many visitors despite scheduling challenges due to the weekdays.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: An Exception Permit was Requested from the Eurovision for Lindan and Peten's Performance

UMK winners Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen are preparing for the Eurovision Song Contest in May, having requested a special permit for their fiery performance elements.

Mar 10 • 10:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Baller League UK game descends into violent chaos as pitch stormed and pyrotechnics explode

A football final at the Baller League UK was abruptly abandoned due to violent disruptions and pyrotechnics.

Mar 10 • 07:03 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Switzerland Introduces Indoor Fireworks Ban

Switzerland has implemented a ban on indoor pyrotechnics in public spaces starting April 1, following a devastating fire incident during New Year's celebrations.

Mar 6 • 20:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Switzerland Introduces Ban on Pyrotechnics After Fire Tragedy in Crans-Montana

Switzerland has announced a ban on indoor pyrotechnics in public places starting April 1, 2026, following a fire in Crans-Montana that resulted in 41 deaths.

Mar 6 • 19:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Olomouc Fan Behavior Results in Nearly Half a Million Fine

UEFA has fined Sigma Olomouc €20,000 and conditionally closed a section of their stadium for fan misbehavior during a Conference League match against Lausanne.

Feb 26 • 11:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Kalnietis laments the fire caused by fans: 'We couldn't celebrate properly'

Mantas Kalnietis expressed disappointment over an incident where a fire, caused by pyrotechnics, disrupted a recent football match, leading to an evacuation of fans.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

China: Explosion at Fireworks Store - 8 Dead

Eight people have died and two others were slightly injured in an explosion at a fireworks store in Donggan, eastern China due to improper handling of pyrotechnics.

Feb 16 • 05:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

LSK despair over monster fine: - Extremely much money

Lillestrøm SK has been fined 445,000 NOK by the Norwegian Football Federation due to the use of illegal pyrotechnics by their supporters during last year's cup final.

Feb 13 • 10:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fire in business premises in Upplands Väsby – loud explosion heard

A fire at a business location in Upplands Väsby early this morning was accompanied by a loud explosion, and police suspect the use of fireworks or pyrotechnics.

Feb 12 • 02:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Those who loved its mournful wings...

The article discusses the deep sorrow and unique expressions of mourning experienced by PAOK fans at the stadium in Toumba, paying tribute to those lost early and celebrating the team's spirit through passionate chants and pyrotechnics.

Feb 2 • 09:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

3:1 in Cologne: Bayern Struggle Through the Fog of Horror

Bayern Munich faced a challenging atmosphere in their match against a backdrop of smoke from flares set off by fans in Cologne, highlighting the ongoing issue of pyrotechnics in stadiums.

Jan 14 • 21:46 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

18-year-old died on New Year's Eve due to firecracker - sister asks for donations in emotional video

The family of 18-year-old Alex, who tragically died in a pyrotechnics incident on New Year's Eve, shares an emotional message and appeals for donations.

Jan 13 • 10:26 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
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

While checking his identity, a minor voluntarily handed over 50 firecrackers to the police

Zagreb police reported a minor who was found in possession of fireworks he was not allowed to have during a patrol aimed at preventing misuse of pyrotechnics.

Jan 8 • 07:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

New Year's Eve fire, among the injured are Poles. The bar owners spoke out

A fire in a bar in the Valais canton of Sierre injured several people, including Poles, after soundproofing foam caught fire during New Year's Eve celebrations sparked by pyrotechnics attached to champagne bottles.

Jan 7 • 09:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Switzerland: Authorities consider candles or pyrotechnics likely cause of fire

Swiss authorities suggest that candles or pyrotechnics likely caused the fire in a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, with evidence pointing to them being too close to the ceiling.

Jan 2 • 15:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Jastrebarsko: Minor activated pyrotechnics and seriously injured his fingers

A minor in the Jastrebarsko area was seriously injured after activating pyrotechnics, resulting in severe hand injuries that required hospital treatment.

Jan 2 • 11:08 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Many no longer dare to go out on the streets. Police officers were deliberately lured into ambush"

The New Year's Eve was marked by violence against police and the public, prompting calls for a change in political approach from labor unions amid ongoing concerns about illegal pyrotechnics and public safety.

Jan 2 • 01:22 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Balance after New Year's Eve: Dead and amputated hands at the turn of the year

Two 18-year-olds died in Bielefeld from homemade pyrotechnics, while others in Germany lost their lives in fires during New Year's Eve.

Jan 1 • 17:05 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

The ban on pyrotechnics affected the air, it was the best on New Year's Eve in 22 years, meteorologists found

Meteorologists reported that the ban on pyrotechnics resulted in the best air quality on New Year's Eve in 22 years.

Jan 1 • 15:38 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Police in Brno Oversaw the Regulation of Pyrotechnics; Their Aim was Primarily Informative Rather than Punitive

Authorities in Brno monitored the use of pyrotechnics, focusing on education rather than imposing penalties.

Jan 1 • 14:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Boy (10) has burns on his scalp. A 6-year-old child injured due to pyrotechnics

A 10-year-old boy sustained burns while handling fireworks during New Year's celebrations, with additional injuries reported in a 6-year-old child, according to police reports in Croatia.

Jan 1 • 13:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Witnesses described the horror in the Swiss winter resort: 'People were pushing, yelling, and trying to escape'

Witnesses recount the horrific chaos during a New Year's fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, that claimed 40 lives and injured over a hundred due to indoor pyrotechnics.

Jan 1 • 13:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Increased number of interventions by Zagreb Emergency: Injuries from pyrotechnics, fall into the Sava, a total of 115 emergency cases on New Year's Eve

On New Year's Eve, Zagreb's emergency services handled 115 cases, with a significant number related to alcohol consumption and pyrotechnic injuries.

Jan 1 • 13:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Another child injured due to firecrackers

A 10-year-old boy was injured in Varaždin County while using pyrotechnic materials when one activated before he could move away, resulting in second-degree burns.

Jan 1 • 11:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Firecracker exploded in the hand of a minor, child injured in the eye. Seriously injured

On New Year's Eve in Zadar, a child and a minor were seriously injured due to the use of pyrotechnics, which also caused several fires including one that ignited a vehicle.

Jan 1 • 11:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Minors in Šibenik caught with 539 pieces of dangerous pyrotechnics, parents punished

During New Year's celebrations in Šibenik, police prevented a potential tragedy by confiscating a large quantity of pyrotechnics from three minors, leading to sanctions against their parents.

Jan 1 • 11:28 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

Pyrotechnics in České Budějovice seriously injured a man, it exploded in his hands

A man was seriously injured in České Budějovice after pyrotechnics exploded in his hands.

Jan 1 • 09:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

In Dubrava, more than 28 thousand pieces of pyrotechnics seized, two men arrested

Croatian police seized a significant amount of illegal pyrotechnics in Dubrava and arrested two men aged 33 and 36 during an operation on December 30, 2025.

Jan 1 • 09:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

New Year's Eve Massacre in Crans-Montana, at least 10 dead. Rescuers: "A disaster"

An explosion at a luxury ski bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in at least 10 fatalities, potentially linked to pyrotechnics according to reports.

Jan 1 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Friends of Animals: Why is pyrotechnics still allowed today?

The Friends of Animals organization criticizes Croatian legislation for allowing the use of pyrotechnics on January 1st, causing continued disturbances to citizens, children, and animals after New Year celebrations.

Jan 1 • 08:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Two teenagers died in Germany due to pyrotechnics

Two 18-year-olds died in Bielefeld, Germany due to incidents involving homemade pyrotechnics, with one dying at the scene and the other in the hospital.

Jan 1 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"People have no idea what they're handling"

In Bielefeld, two 18-year-olds died on New Year's Eve due to homemade firecrackers, prompting pyrotechnician Andreas Voigt to discuss the dangers of improvised explosive devices.

Jan 1 • 07:24 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
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Child seriously injured by pyrotechnics in Križevci

A child under the age of 14 was seriously injured in Križevci while using pyrotechnics, leading to an ongoing police investigation.

Dec 31 • 16:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Urban Violence, Pyrotechnics, Alcohol at the Wheel...: The Paris Police Prefecture Updates Before New Year's Eve

The Paris Police Prefecture outlines concerns regarding urban violence, reckless behavior, and public safety measures as New Year's Eve approaches.

Dec 31 • 15:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Child seriously injured while using pyrotechnics in Križevci

A child under 14 was seriously injured in Križevci while using pyrotechnics, leading to hospitalization and a police investigation into the incident.

Dec 31 • 15:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Police seized more than 28 thousand pyrotechnic items in the Dubrava area

Police in the Dubrava area have confiscated over 28,000 pyrotechnic items and arrested two individuals for suspected illegal possession.

Dec 31 • 15:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Store in Dalmatia Sold Fireworks to Minors. It Was Closed Today

A store in Dalmatia has been shut down after selling fireworks to minors as part of a police operation to enforce regulations on pyrotechnics.

Dec 31 • 14:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Closed: Inspectors stormed a store that sold fireworks to minors

After police seized 19 fireworks from a 16-year-old, a store in Podstrana was closed for selling pyrotechnics to minors, leading to a report being sent to the Ministry of Finance for further oversight.

Dec 31 • 11:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

We Tried to Buy Banned Firecrackers. Here’s Where We Found Them

The article discusses the dangers and consequences of illegal firecracker use in Croatia, highlighting recent serious injuries to children due to improper handling of pyrotechnics.

Dec 31 • 11:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Fire Started in Palm Tree by Pyrotechnics. Police are Looking for the Perpetrator

Last night in Zadar, a palm tree was set on fire due to the use of an unknown pyrotechnic device, prompting an investigation by local police.

Dec 31 • 10:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

VIDEO Zagreb Police Found Hundreds of Prohibited Firecrackers with Several Minors

Zagreb police discovered large quantities of prohibited pyrotechnics among multiple minors during operations in the city as part of the 'Peace and Good' initiative.

Dec 31 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Illegal firecrackers and a bus to a Polish market: the German craze for pyrotechnics ignites on New Year's Eve

In Berlin, a growing enthusiasm for illegal firecrackers coincides with calls to ban them due to the annual injuries and fatalities they cause during New Year's celebrations.

Dec 31 • 04:45 UTC

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