German officials are urging stricter regulations on illegal fireworks after New Year’s Eve saw five fatalities and numerous injuries linked to banned explosives like "kugelbomben."
Riots in Berlin led to over 400 arrests and highlighted the dangers of homemade and smuggled pyrotechnics.
Authorities reported a surge in severe injuries, with Berlin’s UKB hospital treating several cases, including children. CDU politician Burkard Dregger called for tighter border checks to curb imports of illegal fireworks, while police union head Jochen Kopelke noted a shift toward more dangerous explosives among revelers.
Germany’s limited legal fireworks period is under scrutiny, with proposed reforms including stricter border security and tougher penalties for offenders, particularly those targeting emergency workers.
German and French Foreign Ministers visit Syria for historic talks with new rulers, signaling EU's readiness for a new political beginning after years of conflict.
German government condemned a series of incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks.
Germany extends border controls beyond March 2025, citing rising irregular migration, smuggling, and security threats.
Elon Musk faces backlash in Germany for endorsing the far-right AfD ahead of February elections, sparking accusations of interference and criticism from top politicians.
Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigns after coalition talks fail, leaving the far-right FPÖ poised for power as political uncertainty grips the nation.
Russian airports in Kazan, Nizhnekamsk, Izhevsk, and Perm resumed operations after a temporary halt for safety reasons, Rosaviatsia confirmed.
Ukraine’s air force successfully intercepted a significant portion of drones launched by Russia in a major overnight attack, while President Zelenskyy stresses the critical need for enhanced air defense systems as an international defense meeting approaches.
Guatemala has sent 75 more soldiers to Haiti on Saturday to assist in combating gangs that have been on a rise in the country. This is the second contingent of security forces from Guatemala.
AZAL has released the crew list for flight J2-8243, which crashed in Aktau today.
Farid Huseynov, Head of the AZAL Press Department, has confirmed that a total of 67 people were on board the plane involved in the recent incident, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members.
Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigns after coalition talks fail, leaving the far-right FPÖ poised for power as political uncertainty grips the nation.
Russian airports in Kazan, Nizhnekamsk, Izhevsk, and Perm resumed operations after a temporary halt for safety reasons, Rosaviatsia confirmed.
Ukraine’s air force successfully intercepted a significant portion of drones launched by Russia in a major overnight attack, while President Zelenskyy stresses the critical need for enhanced air defense systems as an international defense meeting approaches.
Guatemala has sent 75 more soldiers to Haiti on Saturday to assist in combating gangs that have been on a rise in the country. This is the second contingent of security forces from Guatemala.
Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigns after coalition talks fail, leaving the far-right FPÖ poised for power as political uncertainty grips the nation.
Russian airports in Kazan, Nizhnekamsk, Izhevsk, and Perm resumed operations after a temporary halt for safety reasons, Rosaviatsia confirmed.
Ukraine’s air force successfully intercepted a significant portion of drones launched by Russia in a major overnight attack, while President Zelenskyy stresses the critical need for enhanced air defense systems as an international defense meeting approaches.
Guatemala has sent 75 more soldiers to Haiti on Saturday to assist in combating gangs that have been on a rise in the country. This is the second contingent of security forces from Guatemala.
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