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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
Politics
Council of State: Public safety still at risk if fireworks ban rules are not tightened
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PSV fans jam into Stadhuisplein in Eindhoven to celebrate the team’s third straight Eredivisie championship.
HealthSports
93 people treated for burns despite fireworks ban at PSV championship celebration
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Fireworks usher in the New Year on the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. 1 January 2025
Politics
Dutch MPs back motion to restrict legal fireworks to those 18 and older
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SAIL Amsterdam: Fireworks at the Amsterdam Tower ending the first day of the event, 20 August 2025
Politics
Government announces rules for permitted group fireworks after ban comes into effect
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An ambulance in the Netherlands
Health
Record number of fireworks injuries during New Year’s, Dutch safety institute reports
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Crime
Police release suspect in death of boy during New Year’s fireworks in Nijmegen
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Customers flocked to seasonal fireworks retailer Vuurwerk-Amsterdam where workers were busy right at the start of opening hours on the last day of the year. 31 Dec. 2025
Business
Fireworks sales in the Netherlands hit record €129 million
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A bulletproof and stab-resistant vest worn by Dutch police officers. November 2023
Crime
Police, enforcement officers targeted in fireworks incidents; Two teens arrested
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Fireworks show
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Municipalities expect more fireworks to be set off during New Year's Eve
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CrimeBusiness
Illegal fireworks seizures top 112,000 kilograms, surpassing last year’s total
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Police in Rotterdam screened hundreds of road users at seven city center checkpoints, catching 100 drunk drivers, 15 more under the influence of drugs, one of whom had a batch of illegal fireworks in his car. 19 Sept. 2025
Health1-1-2
Emergency rooms fear rise in injuries from cycling while drunk, not just fireworks use
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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
Crime
Police: No signs of massive unrest during upcoming New Year's Eve
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Fireworks explode over Enschede at the start of 2014
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Large crowds gathering at fireworks shops as New Year's sales period begins
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Two-thirds of Dutch support nationwide consumer fireworks ban, survey finds
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Inside of an ambulance
Health
Emergency doctors brace for “exceptionally busy” final fireworks night
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A crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
Politics
Over 80 new laws and rules changes will take effect in the Netherlands on Jan. 1
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Fireworks usher in the New Year on the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. 1 January 2025
Business
Fireworks sector expects 20% more sales for last New Year’s before ban
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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
CrimeCultureEntertainment
Cities braced for more fireworks, problems on last New Year's before ban
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Fireworks in a store
Business
Fireworks dealers seeing bigger orders in anticipation of potential ban next year
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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
Politics
Dutch Senate votes in favor of national fireworks ban
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Police officer being treated by a paramedic
Crime
Cops targeted in 12,500 incidents of violence, aggression last year
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Police officers were pelted with fireworks in Eindhoven in 2023
Politics
Parliament majority want fireworks ban to be implemented after the next New Year's Eve
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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
Politics
No fireworks ban this year; Cabinet needs more time
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Ash, rubble and debris caused by fireworks in Amsterdam Oost. Jan. 1, 2020
Politics
National fireworks ban likely: NSC support ensures Parliament majority in both houses