France French authorities ban fireworks sales ahead of Bastille Day The ban won't be lifted until Saturday 15 July and follows almost a week of nationwide riots sparked by the police shooting of a 17-year-old in Paris 10/07/2023
Europe News 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. 03/01/2023
World News Ticker tape and fireworks bring in the new year around the world 2023 has begun with celebrations across the globe 01/01/2023
Denmark 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. 30/12/2022
Hungary 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. 23/08/2022
No Comment 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. 18/04/2022
No Comment 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 20/02/2022
Germany 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. 01/01/2022
Climate 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. 04/11/2021
Denmark 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. 25/06/2021
Netherlands 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. 30/03/2021
India 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. 12/02/2021
USA 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. 21/01/2021
Italy 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. 01/01/2021
No Comment 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. 01/01/2021
No Comment 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. 01/01/2021
No Comment 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. 31/12/2020
World News 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. 31/12/2020
Travel News 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. 23/10/2020
Netherlands More than 20 arrested after overnight rioting in The Hague Stones and heavy fireworks were thrown at the police officers from rooftops. 14/08/2020