Three Die in New Year Firework Blasts in Germany and Italy
Multiple deaths and hundreds of arrests occurred across Europe during New Year's Eve 2026 as celebrations devolved into violent riots.Femke Halsema mourned the destruction of a historic church in the Netherlands after firework sales reached 129 million euros ahead of an upcoming private display ban.German authorities detained 400 people in
Berlin following clashes, while
Roberto Gualtieri reported dozens of injuries in Rome despite a firework prohibition.
Published:1 Jan