Many fireworks sellers are shutting down their shops in the Netherlands. The government banning consumer fireworks over New Year’s during the coronavirus pandemic seemed to have been the tipping point for many sellers. After two years of not being allowed to sell fireworks, many sellers seem to have decided to close up shop, according to the newspaper. Consumer fireworks over …
Around 150 fireworks sellers, who all belong to the foundation for consumer fireworks dealers SVNC, are going to court to fight the government's decision to ban the sale and lighting of fireworks this year. Last year nearly 1,300 people were injured by fireworks - 385 of which ended up in emergency rooms, the rest went to GP offices with more …