Rotterdam region urges public to not hinder emergency services on New Year’s
1 week, 1 day ago

Rotterdam region urges public to not hinder emergency services on New Year’s

NL Times  

The Rotterdam-Rijnmond Safety Region is calling on the public to avoid interfering with emergency services during New Year’s Eve, following incidents of violence against responders in previous years. During last year’s New Year’s Eve in Nieuw-Beijerland, emergency responders were attacked with fireworks after being called to extinguish several fires late in the evening. In Rotterdam, last year’s festivities were marked by violence against emergency services. Since April 2020, Rotterdam has enforced a ban on consumer fireworks, except for small-scale items classified as “children’s fireworks.” The ban aims to reduce injuries, property damage, and public disturbances.

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Germany: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Turn Fatal As 5 Die In Firecracker Accidents
2 days, 4 hours ago

Germany: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Turn Fatal As 5 Die In Firecracker Accidents

ABP News  

Five people were killed and others were severely injured after firecrackers were set off during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany. Similar attacks occurred in Berlin, police spokesperson Florian Nath said that an officer was severely injured after being “presumably hit by an illegal firework,” and had to undergo surgery in a hospital. Además de las explosiones, el sonido típico …

Video: spectacular footage of what may be the last National Fireworks show in Rotterdam
2 days, 6 hours ago

Video: spectacular footage of what may be the last National Fireworks show in Rotterdam

NL Times  

Over 70,000 people were estimated to be present at the Erasmus Bridge to see the national fireworks show New Year's Eve. The company works with experts from Spain, who are considered the specialists in Europe when it comes to fireworks, said Jasper Scholte, from the organization company JMR Event Makers. These costs led to an announcement in the summer that …

Record number of car fires on New Year’s Eve, highest total in Rotterdam
2 days, 6 hours ago

Record number of car fires on New Year’s Eve, highest total in Rotterdam

NL Times  

A record total of 270 car fires raged during New Year’s Eve and early on New Year’s Day, beating the previous record of 249. The recent total beat last year’s figure of 230, and broke the previous record of 249 set five years ago. New Year’s car fires dropped off during the coronavirus pandemic to 221 to kick off 2021, …

Eye hospital operates on seven with fireworks injuries, another planned for Thursday
2 days, 6 hours ago

Eye hospital operates on seven with fireworks injuries, another planned for Thursday

NL Times  

So far, 27 people have been admitted to the Rotterdam Eye Hospital with eye injuries caused by fireworks. The Rotterdam Eye Hospital serves the greater Rijnmond region, as well as people wounded in the western portion of Noord-Brabant and those in Zeeland. The hospital said that legal fireworks caused 13 or 14 of the injuries, and illegal fireworks injured two …

Police officers stand guard in the streets after fireworks for the New Year's celebrations in Berlin, Germany
Top News
2 days, 6 hours ago

Police officers stand guard in the streets after fireworks for the New Year's celebrations in Berlin, Germany

India Today  

BERLIN: The German government on Wednesday condemned a series of incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks. In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year’s Eve, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said. Explosions of very strong, illegal fireworks in …

German government condemns New Year’s Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
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2 days, 17 hours ago

German government condemns New Year’s Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German government on Wednesday condemned a series of incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks. In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year’s Eve, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said: …

New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands: riots, arson, and injuries across provinces
3 days, 6 hours ago

New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands: riots, arson, and injuries across provinces

NL Times  

New Year’s Eve celebrations across the Netherlands turned chaotic as riots, arson, and injuries were reported in several provinces. The unrest included the burning of a police car in Veen, fireworks explosions causing severe injuries in Wognum, hospitalizations for firework-related injuries and children with alcohol poisoning nationwide, and widespread incidents of violence and property damage in cities like Rotterdam, The …

Over 200 arrested on New Year’s “full of destruction and violence,” says police chief
3 days, 6 hours ago

Over 200 arrested on New Year’s “full of destruction and violence,” says police chief

NL Times  

A chaotic and violent New Year’s Eve across the Netherlands led to the arrest of more than 200 people, as rioting, attacks on police officers, arson, and fireworks-related accidents marred the evening. Police officials described the night as “full of destruction and violence,” with significant incidents occurring in cities across the country. Police Chief Janny Knol condemned the events, noting …

Germany New Year: Five killed and emergency workers injured as firework chaos mars celebrations
3 days, 6 hours ago

Germany New Year: Five killed and emergency workers injured as firework chaos mars celebrations

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Five people have been killed and dozens of emergency workers were injured as a spate of incidents involving fireworks marred New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany. In a statement on X, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser praised the work of the emergency services, adding that the “deployment of strong police forces from the federal states and the …

Amsterdam fireworks shows called off due to heavy wind; Museumplein light show continues
4 days, 6 hours ago

Amsterdam fireworks shows called off due to heavy wind; Museumplein light show continues

NL Times  

The fireworks shows that were planned in Amsterdam on New Year's Eve have been called due to the strong wind. It involves a children's show, which started at 6:45 p.m., and a big light show with live music at 10:30 p.m. On the square, a large clock will count down to the new year from 11:50 p.m. The weather station, …

New Year's storm: Bonfires moved to tonight, but national fireworks show still a "go"
5 days, 6 hours ago

New Year's storm: Bonfires moved to tonight, but national fireworks show still a "go"

NL Times  

The annual bonfires on the beaches of Scheveningen and Duindorp in The Hague will be lit Monday night at 11 p.m., a day earlier than planned, due to high wind forecasts. In the city center, a light and laser show near the Hofvijver pond will proceed as planned on New Year’s Eve. North Holland and the Wadden Sea region are …

Most Netherlands residents have no idea about firework bans in their area
6 days, 6 hours ago

Most Netherlands residents have no idea about firework bans in their area

NL Times  

More than half of the residents of areas with firework bans had no idea they were in place, a survey conducted by insurance company Achmea concluded, the AD reported. Around 21 percent of the 1000 people asked admitted that they pay very little attention to the measures and light fireworks anyway. A motion to ban fireworks across the country did …

Slow progress as firework ban expands to 19 towns and cities
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Slow progress as firework ban expands to 19 towns and cities

Dutch News  

This year 19 of the Netherlands’ 342 town and city council areas will have firework bans in operation at New Year, according to research by news agency ANP. In total, 310 councils responded to ANP’s questions or had sufficient information on their website to determine their stance on the New Year firework frenzy. Alkmaar, Utrecht and Zutphen are imposing total …

Rotterdam might continue to finance national New Year's Eve fireworks show
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rotterdam might continue to finance national New Year's Eve fireworks show

NL Times  

The city of Rotterdam is going to look into the budget to see whether there is a possibility of continuing to contribute to the National Fireworks Show, which is held annually on the Erasmus Bridge at the turn of the New Year. “The National Firework is not only a great tradition but also an important part of a safe New …

Attacks using firework bombs will "far exceed 1,000 this year"
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Attacks using firework bombs will "far exceed 1,000 this year"

Dutch News  

The number of firework attacks on homes and business premises will probably far exceed 1000 this year, police estimate. The police had always worked on the assumption that most of the attacks could be linked criminal gangs but research has since found that over half are the result of “domestic conflicts between non-criminal citizens, often over relationships,” the report said. …

Multiple explosions in Rotterdam overnight; One in The Hague
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Multiple explosions in Rotterdam overnight; One in The Hague

NL Times  

It was a restless night in Zuid-Holland, with five explosions in the Rotterdam region and one in The Hague, the police reported. There were four explosions in Rotterdam overnight and one in Vlaardingen. The explosions in Rotterdam happened on Gouvernestraat in Oude West, Stockholmpad in Oosterflank, Kruiningenstraat in Pendrecht, and Buffelstraat in Kralingse Veer. I think very normal people live …

Rotterdam Eye Hospital treats 18 for fireworks injuries; All emergency rooms kept busy
1 year ago

Rotterdam Eye Hospital treats 18 for fireworks injuries; All emergency rooms kept busy

NL Times  

A total of 18 people were taken to the specialist Eye Hospital in Rotterdam during New Year's Eve and early New Year's Day because they suffered eye injuries caused by fireworks. The Eye Hospital said it was "another horrific night," just like last year. During the New Year's Eve period 12 months ago, a total of 17 victims were taken …

Majority of women in NL feel unsafe due to fireworks on New Year’s Eve: survey
1 year ago

Majority of women in NL feel unsafe due to fireworks on New Year’s Eve: survey

NL Times  

More than half of the women in the Netherlands are reluctant to walk alone on the street during New Year's Eve due to fireworks, as reported by an RTL Nieuws survey published Monday. The survey also revealed a majority of people in the Netherlands in favor of a ban on consumer fireworks for New Year’s Eve. It found that 53 …

Video: Raging fire in Rotterdam warehouse prompts NL-Alert
1 year, 6 months ago

Video: Raging fire in Rotterdam warehouse prompts NL-Alert

NL Times  

Firefighters were busy Wednesday morning battling an intense fire in a wood storage facility on Keileweg in Rotterdam. The fire was so intense that the windows of nearby buildings also shattered, melting the lettering on the signage for the Praxis and Atelier Van Lieshout, according to Rijnmond. “The fire service is protecting the surrounding buildings with a water screen.” A …

Additional police surveillance in Rotterdam neighborhoods targeted by explosions
1 year, 7 months ago

Additional police surveillance in Rotterdam neighborhoods targeted by explosions

NL Times  

The police are carrying out additional surveillance measures in the Rotterdam neighborhoods where explosions occurred on Friday night. According to Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, the increase in these incidents is related to the stricter approach to drug crime in the Rotterdam ports. "So many drugs are seized that drug criminals start blaming each other for why a load has disappeared," …

Rotterdam mayor pledges to keep lobbying for national fireworks ban
1 year, 10 months ago

Rotterdam mayor pledges to keep lobbying for national fireworks ban

NL Times  

Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb will continue to lobby national politicians on behalf of his city to turn local bans on fireworks into a nationwide ban. He said he believes this is partly because fireworks are sold legally in almost thirty Rotterdam businesses during the New Year’s Eve period, even though the fireworks cannot be ignited in the city. That is …

One more professional New Year's fireworks show set for Amsterdam on Monday
2 years ago

One more professional New Year's fireworks show set for Amsterdam on Monday

NL Times  

People still looking for some post-New Year's Eve entertainment will have a chance to check out one more event at the A'dam Toren in Amsterdam on Monday evening. The fireworks and drone show was postponed on New Year's Eve because of strong winds. An event on Museumplein in Amsterdam still included a light and music show, but the official fireworks …

Fireworks, bonfires likely allowed in The Hague this New Year's
2 years, 2 months ago

Fireworks, bonfires likely allowed in The Hague this New Year's

NL Times  

The municipality in The Hague does not intend to ban consumer fireworks this upcoming New Year’s, though the city will create more fireworks-free zones. The Hague is adding another 30 zones this year, including “around riding stables and green areas, such as forests, parks, and Natura 2000 areas.” There will likely be no fireworks show at the Hofvijver. For decades, …

Few fireworks injuries; Doctor credits fireworks ban
3 years ago

Few fireworks injuries; Doctor credits fireworks ban

NL Times  

Except for several severe incidents, hospitals in the Netherlands were relatively quiet regarding fireworks injuries on New Year's Eve. The two patients treated at the Rotterdam Eye Hospital were both bystanders. De Faber thinks the quiet night is mainly due to the fireworks ban imposed to not burden healthcare even more with so many Covid-19 patients in hospitals. "I can …

Emergency service worker safety paramount at New Year, says police chief
3 years ago

Emergency service worker safety paramount at New Year, says police chief

Dutch News  

The top police priority during this year’s New Year celebrations will be ensuring the safety of emergency service workers, police chief Willem Woelders has told the Parool in an interview. Second on the priority list is making sure ordinary citizens are kept safe, while upholding the coronavirus rules and the ban on fireworks are in third place, Woelders told the …

Dutch Police Fire Warning Shots as Covid-19 Riots Hit Rotterdam; 7 Injured, Including Cops
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch Police Fire Warning Shots as Covid-19 Riots Hit Rotterdam; 7 Injured, Including Cops

News 18  

Dutch police fired warning shots, injuring several people, after rioters against a partial Covid lockdown torched a police car and hurled stones in Rotterdam on Friday. Fireworks were set off and police fired several warning shots.” “There are injuries related to the fired shots,” they added. Dutch media said several hundred protesters shouted slogans including “freedom”, then threw stones at …

Rotterdam police open fire as protest over Covid curbs turns violent, 7 injured
3 years, 1 month ago

Rotterdam police open fire as protest over Covid curbs turns violent, 7 injured

Hindustan Times  

Seven people were injured as the Dutch Police fired at the protesters on Friday night who were opposing stricter Covid-19 measures imposed by the Netherlands government, the Daily Mail reported. The incident took place at Rotterdam; however, it is not clear what type of ammunition was used by the police, the Mail report said. The Rotterdam Police said that protesters …

Police fire gunshots during Rotterdam Covid measures protest; Several hurt
3 years, 1 month ago

Police fire gunshots during Rotterdam Covid measures protest; Several hurt

NL Times  

The police in Rotterdam fired multiple warning shots during riots on the Coolsingel, a main road in the center of the city. Broadcaster NOS said two people were hurt after police fired targeted shots. “A demonstration on the Coolsingel resulted in rioting,” police said on social media. “Partly due to the situation in the city, no replacement service buses are …

Amsterdam cancels official New Year's celebrations in wake of Covid surge
3 years, 1 month ago

Amsterdam cancels official New Year's celebrations in wake of Covid surge

NL Times  

The national New Year's Eve countdown on Museumplein in Amsterdam was canceled, the city said on Monday. The New Year's celebrations and fireworks shows organized by the municipality in different districts will also be called off, Mayor Femke Halsema decided. The municipality already decided that people cannot set off their own fireworks in Amsterdam on New Year's Eve this year. …

Rotterdam riots: Over 50 arrests, 10 cops injured
3 years, 11 months ago

Rotterdam riots: Over 50 arrests, 10 cops injured

NL Times  

The Rotterdam police arrested over 50 people during riots in the city on Monday evening. Around 10 police officers were injured during the disturbances, police chief Fred Westerbeke said to NOS Radio 1 Journaal. In Rotterdam, especially around Beijerlandselaan in Rotterdam Zuid, shops were looted, rioters pelted the police with stones and fireworks, and hindered first responders in their duties. …

Firework ban widely ignored, but police report fewer incidents during New Year festivities
4 years ago

Firework ban widely ignored, but police report fewer incidents during New Year festivities

Dutch News  

Although the firework ban was widely ignored, and dozens of cars were set on fire, police and the emergency services were called out some 30% fewer times than during ‘normal’ New Year celebrations, officials say. ‘That is a real contrast to last year’s horror night when we had 18 eye injuries within two and a half hours.’ Utrecht’s main teaching …

Police pelted with fireworks, stones in various incidents; Three cops hurt in Arnhem
4 years ago

Police pelted with fireworks, stones in various incidents; Three cops hurt in Arnhem

NL Times  

Three police officers were hurt in Arnhem while putting an end to an illegal party. On Vriendschapsplein in Schiedam, riot police officers were pelted with fireworks shortly after midnight. In Leeuwarden, police officers were pelted with fireworks by a group of young people in the city center. A police officer fired a warning shot in Wapenveld when a group young …

30% fewer calls to emergency services this New Year's
4 years ago

30% fewer calls to emergency services this New Year's

NL Times  

Emergency services responded to fewer incidents this New Year's than the year before. On the whole of New Year's Eve, a total of 4,143 reports were received, 20 percent less than the 5,191 reports received the year before. Ophthalmologist Tjeerd de Faber of the Rotterdam Eye hospital told newspaper AD that they also had an exceptionally quiet New Year's. "Last …

Heavy police presence for New Year, as fireworks ban may spark trouble
4 years ago

Heavy police presence for New Year, as fireworks ban may spark trouble

Dutch News  

Almost twice as many police officers will be on duty during the New Year festivities than in a normal year and some have had leave cancelled to ensure there is enough manpower on the streets, broadcaster NOS said on Friday. Although the number of police on duty will vary from place to place, in Amsterdam the number of officers will …

Ministers set to back New Year firework ban, sources tell NOS
4 years, 1 month ago

Ministers set to back New Year firework ban, sources tell NOS

Dutch News  

Ministers back a complete fireworks ban for the coming New Year celebrations, sources in The Hague have told broadcaster NOS. Ministers are also discussing how to deal with the financial fall-out and do not want to go public with the ban until this has been finalised, NOS said. Dutch consumers spend some €70m on fireworks during the celebrations, buying them …

Rotterdam, Nijmegen still on track to ban New Year fireworks: NOS
4 years, 2 months ago

Rotterdam, Nijmegen still on track to ban New Year fireworks: NOS

Dutch News  

Rotterdam and Nijmegen are among six remaining Dutch towns and cities which have said they plan to make it an offence for members of the public to light fireworks during this year’s New Year celebrations, broadcaster NOS said on Friday afternoon. Earlier it had appeared that 20 local authority areas, including Amsterdam, would ban consumer fireworks this year, but Amsterdam …

Amsterdam to hold fireworks show on Museumplein at New Year
4 years, 2 months ago

Amsterdam to hold fireworks show on Museumplein at New Year

Dutch News  

Amsterdam city council is organising a ‘celebratory and spectacular’ New Year celebration with a fireworks display on Museumplein this year, officials say. Despite a vote in favour of a total ban on consumer fireworks in the capital, mayor Femke Halsema said in September that a ban on consumer fireworks during this year’s New Year celebrations would not go ahead because …

Amsterdam postpones New Year's fireworks ban over Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Amsterdam postpones New Year's fireworks ban over Covid-19

NL Times  

The municipality of Amsterdam decided to postpone the implementation of its ban on consumer fireworks for one year. Due to the coronavirus crisis and its accompanying measures, alternative celebrations cannot be organized effectively, mayor Femke Halsema said in a letter to the city council. She also called it "irresponsible" to ask police and enforcement officers to enforce a ban, given …

More violent incidents at New Year, but fewer people are arrested
4 years, 11 months ago

More violent incidents at New Year, but fewer people are arrested

Dutch News  

Dutch police registered over 9,300 incidents of arson, vandalism and attacks on emergency service workers during the New Year festivities, according to official figures published on Friday. During the 2014/15 New Year festivities there were 12,000 incidents and some 640 people were taken into custody. Police chief Erik Akerboom last week renewed his calls for a ban on larger consumer …

More violent incidents at New Year, but fewer people are arrested
4 years, 11 months ago

More violent incidents at New Year, but fewer people are arrested

Dutch News  

Dutch police registered over 9,300 incidents of arson, vandalism and attacks on emergency service workers during the New Year festivities, according to official figures published on Friday. During the 2014/15 New Year festivities there were 12,000 incidents and some 640 people were taken into custody. Police chief Erik Akerboom last week renewed his calls for a ban on larger consumer …

Dutch cabinet now in favor of new fireworks limits and regulations
4 years, 11 months ago

Dutch cabinet now in favor of new fireworks limits and regulations

NL Times  

The governing cabinet in the Netherlands plans to implement new limits on fireworks after this past New Year's period saw thousands of incidents requiring first responders. Earlier today, coalition party ChristenUnie said it wants to only allow local "fireworks clubs", who got permission from their municipality, to light fireworks over New Year's in the future. "It seems wonderful to me …

Rotterdam the first large city to completely ban consumer fireworks
4 years, 11 months ago

Rotterdam the first large city to completely ban consumer fireworks

NL Times  

Rotterdam will be the first large Dutch city to completely ban consumer fireworks for the coming New Year. After the "umpteenth" incidents and violence this past New Year's, the VVD in Rotterdam decided to support the ban, which means that there is majority support in the city council to prohibit the lighting of consumer fireworks, NOS reports. "As soon as …

Fires caused well over €15 million in New Year's property damage
5 years ago

Fires caused well over €15 million in New Year's property damage

NL Times  

Damage to private property caused this past New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is expected to reach roughly 15 million euros, but the estimated value is expected rise higher when the extend of damage to commercial property is included. This year insurers needed the assistance of a nonprofit salvage agency to deal with 55 different fireworks damage claims, an increase …

Over 4,300 New Year's fire incidents; Cities call attacks on aid workers "Outrageous"
5 years ago

Over 4,300 New Year's fire incidents; Cities call attacks on aid workers "Outrageous"

NL Times  

Firefighters in the Netherlands responded to 4,340 reported incidents between New Year's Eve and the beginning of New Year's Day. He also expressed frustration at how the New Year's festivities requires such a large-scale response from municipal services, adding, "It is unacceptable that in a number of cases there has also been violence and threats against aid workers and representatives …

Almost all NL residents support harsher punishments for New Year's violence against cops, aid workers
5 years ago

Almost all NL residents support harsher punishments for New Year's violence against cops, aid workers

NL Times  

95 percent of Netherlands residents are in favor of harsher punishments for violence against police officers and other first responders during New Year's. I&O Research surveyed nearly 2 thousand Netherlands residents aged 18 and over on what they think about New Year's fireworks and violence against police officers in this period. Overall, exactly half of Netherlands residents now support a …

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