Greens call for an end to private New Year's Eve fireworks in Saxony
Every New Year's Eve causes stress for animals and rescue services. The Green Party is pushing for an end to private fireworks and proposing alternatives.
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Leipzig's city cleaning service collects less New Year's Eve waste
The Leipzig city cleaning service collected slightly less garbage on the streets on New Year's Day than a year ago. "Our colleagues have so far removed just under 74 cubic meters of New Year's Eve waste in the city area," said a press spokeswoman in Leipzig on Wednesday. However, the figure could ri ..
Saxony's interior minister concerned about destruction and attacks on New Year's Eve
Despite a largely peaceful New Year's Eve, Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster is concerned about the destruction caused and the attacks on emergency services.
Peaceful turn of the year in Dresden
The fire department reports a peaceful New Year in Dresden with no attacks on emergency services. There were 247 New Year's Eve call-outs, mainly for medical assistance due to excessive alcohol and drug consumption as well as injuries caused by fireworks.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two teenagers set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade. No injuries were reported.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two young people set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade in Weißwasser. No one was injured. The police are investigating the two youths.
Saxon police plan increased forces for New Year's Eve
On New Year's Eve, the Saxon police prepare for the typical celebrations and associated crimes with more forces than usual.
Major cities in Saxony call for restraint in the use of fireworks
The major cities in Saxony are not planning any firecracker ban zones, but are appealing for consideration and restraint in the use of fireworks. There are also general rules for setting off New Year's Eve firecrackers and rockets.