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Czechs tussle with 'nanny state' and defy New Year's Eve firework ban
The Czech Republic was ranked as having the second-least restrictive regulations in Europe by the latest Nanny State Index.
Ticker tape and fireworks bring in the new year around the world
2023 has begun with celebrations across the globe
Silent fireworks create New Year's displays even a dog could love
Dogs in Denmark might get a small respite this New Year’s weekend, as the sale of silent fireworks jumped last year.
Hungary sacks weather chiefs as forecast stops fireworks display
The government dismissed the heads of the national meteorological service after "Europe's biggest fireworks display" was called off — because of a forecast of storms that never happened.
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War in Ukraine sparks return of traditional Judas burning in Mexico
A military tank made of cardboard is burned in Mexico City to blame the conflict in Ukraine on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his ally, US President Joe Biden, at an Easter celebration.
Fireworks accompany close of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Olympic flame has been extinguished in Beijing, with fireworks filling the evening sky, marking the end of the most locked-down games in history
NYE's fireworks kill men in Germany, Austria
The sale of fireworks for personal use was banned in Germany this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bonfire Night: Are polluting fires harming hedgehogs and humans?
Bonfires are a time-honoured tradition - here’s how you can make sure yours doesn’t cause toxic and illegal air pollution.
Man found dead after setting off explosives in Danish town hall
Police investigating a break-in at Middelfart town hall on Friday say a male suspect has been found dead.
Dutch police investigate explosion at lockdown-defying church
The Mieraskerk church drew media attention after reports it had opened a service to its entire congregation despite a tough coronavirus lockdown that forbids such gatherings.
Explosions in Indian fireworks factory kill 11, injure 34
Those injured in the blasts at the factory in Tamil Nadu state's Virudhunagar district were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police officer Raj Narayanan said.
Fireworks light up sky as Hollywood stars turn out for Biden-Harris
The nighttime display followed performances by a parade of celebrities who descended on Washington to welcome the new Biden-Harris administration.
Hundreds of birds dead after New Year fireworks displays in Rome
Loud fireworks and firecrackers in neighbourhoods that the birds tend to nest has been blamed for their sudden deaths.
New York 2021: Times Square's famous ball drop brings in the New Year
The ball is coated with a computerised system of LED lights.
Mosul residents welcome 2021 after difficult year
Iraqis celebrated New Year's Eve with fireworks, songs, and dances in the celebration square in East Mosul as well as Khan Gumruk bazaar in West Mosul.
North Korea welcomes in the new year with a fireworks display
Crowds wearing face masks listened to the North Korean national anthem as the national flag was raised at midnight.
Watch: This is how Europe and the world welcomed in 2021
Happy 2021 from all of us at Euronews. Here's how the turning of the year went down across the globe.
Dubai breaks the record for the world's largest fountain
The dancing fountain is not just for entertainment. It's also environmentally friendly, using seawater so there's no filtration system.
More than 20 arrested after overnight rioting in The Hague
Stones and heavy fireworks were thrown at the police officers from rooftops.
Two dead and dozens injured in explosion at Turkish fireworks factory
There were believed to be around 150 workers at the factory in northwestern Turkey at the time of the explosion.