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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.
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.
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,
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 ...
Germany sees rise in far-right crime with online offences as main driver
Germany saw a jump in cases of crime attributed to the far right in 2024, driven largely by online offences and hate speech, a government spokesperson said on Monday.
Will Merz’s tough talk on China fizzle out if he becomes leader of Germany?
With opposition leader Friedrich Merz likely to be Germany's next chancellor, experts weigh in on whether his tough China ...
It’s Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo
BERLIN (AP) — For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents.
Five killed and emergency workers targeted as firework chaos mars Germany’s New Year celebrations
Five people have been killed and dozens of emergency workers are injured as firework chaos overshadowed New Year’s Eve ...
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Berlin accuses Elon Musk of seeking to influence Germany's election
A German government spokesperson on Monday accused Elon Musk of attempting to influence the results of the country's upcoming ...
Syrian Refugees in Germany Are Glad They Can Visit Home. But Just Visit.
The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of war in their homeland, but some fear it ...
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Germany's SPD to include 'Made in Germany' bonus in manifesto
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that his party, the Social Democrats (SPD), plans to offer investment grants of ...