Fireworks
Man arrested for selling flares, firecrackers online
Police arrested a 27-year-old man in northeastern Attica on Wednesday for selling flares and firecrackers on social media.
After receiving a tip, officers found that the suspect maintained a profile on a social media platform which he used to illicitly sell the explosives.
Crete: 33-year-old man dead from a firecracker
A 33-year-old man was injured in the ribs by the firecracker and ended up bleeding uncontrollably
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Sofia's 2024 Kickoff: Lights, Music, and Unexpected Fireworks
Sofia ushered in 2024 with a lively celebration at Alexander I Battenberg Square, marked by a dazzling light show and a vibrant concert that captivated residents and visitors alike.
Sofia's New Year's Concert Ditches The Fireworks
This year's anticipated New Year's concert at Battenberg Square in Sofia promises a dazzling light spectacle but opts out of fireworks, announced Sofia Deputy Mayor Nadezhda Bacheva in a recent statement. Scheduled to kick off at 9:30 p.m., the popular DJ Marten Roberto will host the event.
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Over Half of Bulgarians Support Banning New Year Pyrotechnics
A recent national survey conducted by Gallup International reveals that a significant portion of Bulgarians advocate for the prohibition of fireworks and pyrotechnics on New Year's Eve. The survey, which engaged 810 individuals face-to-face via tablets from November 23 to December 1, sheds light on public sentiment regarding this festive tradition.
Bulgaria: Four Paws Advocates For Animals' Safety Amid Festive Fireworks
With the upcoming holidays, FOUR PAWS, an international animal protection organization, brings attention to the detrimental impact of fireworks on animals. Over recent years, the discourse around the use of pyrotechnics during celebrations has gained momentum, morphing into a widespread movement advocating for responsible festivities.
NYE at Varvakeio | Athens | December 31
The last party of the year will be the biggest and will take place at the Athens Central Food Market (Varvakeio). The party starts at 11 p.m. and will last until the early hours of 2024, so you can either ring in the New Year there or watch the countdown and fireworks at Syntagma Square and show up fashionably late.
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Chaos reigned throughout Germany on Halloween: Mass clashes with the police
Several hooligans were arrested, who threw firecrackers at the police and demolished shop windows.
Mostly younger men and teenagers pelted the police patrol with firecrackers, and several containers were also set on fire. During the intervention, the police confiscated several prepared Molotov cocktails.
Because of the Protests: France Banned Fireworks on the National Holiday
Authorities in France today banned the sale and use of fireworks on the country's July 14 national holiday after the riots and violence in several cities, AFP reported.
Explosive device goes off outside Alimos home
Police are investigating an attack with a homemade explosive device made of firecrackers and flammable liquid outside a home in the coastal suburb of Alimos south of Athens.
The explosion caused minor damage to the property and a car parked in the vicinity.
No injuries were reported.
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