Fireworks

Netherlands calls for EU ban on powerful fireworks

The EU must introduce a track-and-trace system for powerful fireworks and ban the production of “cobras”, the firework of choice used in a growing number of targeted explosions at private…

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Sweden eyes EU fireworks ban

Sweden is asking the European Union for help in cracking down on … fireworks. Two Swedish ministers have warned top EU officials of a rapid shift by criminals in Sweden…

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Belgian mayors call for Europe-wide ban on sale of fireworks

After a series of injuries on New Year’s Eve, Belgium is debating prohibiting the sale of fireworks to individuals, though disagreement persists over whether a nationwide ban is sufficient or…

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Summer fireworks can traumatize pets and cause wildlife to flee

Fireworks have become a fixture of many celebrations around the world, from weddings to national holidays. But there are many among us, including the furry, feathered and finned, who feel…

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Major drop in extra-EU imports of fireworks

In 2021, the EU imported 29 200 tonnes of fireworks from extra-EU countries, worth €90 million, Eurostat said. This was more than three times less than what was imported in…

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German fireworks-makers say ban due to COVID is catastrophic for industry

Germany's decision to ban fireworks on New Year's Eve for the second year in a row to avoid crowds in the pandemic is "catastrophic" for manufacturers and means the loss…

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Polish opposition seeks ban on fireworks to protect animals – Reports

Poland’s largest opposition group has proposed a law that would ban the use of most fireworks and firecrackers, in a bid to protect domestic and wild animals. They hope to…

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Fireworks further out of favour, more people back local bans

Fireworks are further out of favour in the Netherlands, with 57% now backing bans at a town or city level, according to research by I&O for local government magazine Binnenlands…

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Photo Story: Fireworks rule the night from Poland to Singapore

Fireworks are a popular summertime tradition not only in Malta but in various corners of the world as these photos illustrate. Photos of various fireworks displays that were held…

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Malta: Traces of perchlorate from fireworks found in tap water – MaltaToday

Exposure to fireworks is so pervasive in Malta that perchlorate – the chemical used in fireworks production – is contaminating Malta’s water sources, according to a study by chemistry lecturer…

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Number of Canadian cities go for silent fire-works not to terrify wild and domestic animals

The Globe and Mail: Canada Day fireworks in Banff this weekend went off without a bang. The town switched to a pyrotechnics display like you might see at a rock concert…

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