Fireworks Sales in the Netherlands: 105 Million Euros Spent, 5 Million Less Than Last Year

Fireworks Sales in the Netherlands: 105 Million Euros Spent, 5 Million Less Than Last Year

Dec 30, 2023 at 7:32 PM Update: 2 hours ago The Dutch have bought around 105 million euros worth of fireworks this year, estimates the Interest Association Pyrotechnics Netherlands (BPN). That is 5 million less than last year, when a record amount of 110 million euros worth of fireworks was sold. Last year’s record sales … Read more

Police and Municipalities Prepare for New Year’s Eve with Increased Measures, Warnings, and Surveillance

Police and Municipalities Prepare for New Year’s Eve with Increased Measures, Warnings, and Surveillance

NOS NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 18:28 Police and municipalities are preparing for New Year’s Eve with various measures. There is extra supervision of fireworks nuisance in several places and potential rioters have been warned to behave in several municipalities. The police have been preparing for weeks, says Peije de Meij, national New Year’s coordinator. “We try to … Read more

2,100 Kilos of Fireworks Found in Van in Wijhe, Driver Arrested

2,100 Kilos of Fireworks Found in Van in Wijhe, Driver Arrested

Dec 28, 2023 at 1:24 PM Update: an hour ago The police found approximately 2,100 kilos of fireworks in the loading space of a van in Wijhe on Wednesday. The driver, a 45-year-old man from the Overijssel village, has been arrested, the police reported on Thursday. According to the police, the driver refused to cooperate … Read more

Fireworks Sales Start: Special Permits and Restrictions for New Year’s Eve 2023

Fireworks Sales Start: Special Permits and Restrictions for New Year’s Eve 2023

Dec 28, 2023 at 8:24 AM Update: 9 minutes ago Fireworks sales start on Thursday. Shops with a special permit are allowed to sell fireworks for three days from today. You can no longer buy fireworks on December 31, because New Year’s Eve falls on a Sunday this year. Online fireworks sales started in mid-November. … Read more

How to Have a More Sustainable New Year’s Eve: The Truth About ‘Sustainable’ Fireworks

How to Have a More Sustainable New Year’s Eve: The Truth About ‘Sustainable’ Fireworks

New Year’s Eve may still feel far away, but the first bangs can already be heard. That is why the NU.nl editors wondered: are there also sustainable fireworks? “I’ve never heard of it anyway.” In brief Fireworks cause air pollution and health problems through the emission of particulate matter and heavy metals. Although there are … Read more

Know the Rules: Everything You Need to Know About Fireworks Laws and Penalties

Know the Rules: Everything You Need to Know About Fireworks Laws and Penalties

The end of the year is approaching and with it the lighting of fireworks. There are strict rules for having, purchasing and lighting fireworks. NU.nl lists the rules (and penalties) for you. Lighting fireworks is only allowed between December 31, 6:00 PM and January 1, 2:00 AM. So you only have eight hours to shoot … Read more

Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds about the rules for using fireworks | Society

Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds about the rules for using fireworks |  Society

The Mogilev regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations spoke about the dangers and rules for using fireworks, reports BELTA. On December 9, at about 10:20 p.m., rescuers were informed from the Bobruisk hospital that a teenager born in 2007 had been hospitalized with arm injuries. It turned out that a firecracker exploded in … Read more

Good places to go for Christmas 2023|Tour the Victoria Harbor on the Star Ferry and watch the fireworks! Stay away from the crowds on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and grab a special seat at the Ocean Center for only $280 per person

Good places to go for Christmas 2023|Tour the Victoria Harbor on the Star Ferry and watch the fireworks! Stay away from the crowds on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and grab a special seat at the Ocean Center for only 0 per person

Good places to go for Christmas 2023|Tour the Victoria Harbor on the Star Ferry and watch the fireworks! Stay away from the crowds on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and grab a special seat at the Ocean Center for only $280 per person The HKTB will hold the “Hong Kong Colorful Winter Parade” this … Read more