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Why does Denmark go so crazy for New Year's Eve fireworks?

Danish New Year would not be complete without the spectacular, ear-splitting din of multiple fireworks salvos at the stroke of midnight. But why are fireworks so popular, and should restrictions be considered?

New Year

Denmark announces harsher punishments for fireworks offences

Harsher penalties are to be introduced for people who set off fireworks at police and emergency services or at passers-by on the street.

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228 injured by New Year fireworks in Denmark

228 people in Denmark were treated for injuries caused by fireworks on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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Aarhus football fans caught with fireworks in shoes

Three fans of Aarhus football team AGF were caught trying to sneak fireworks into the team's stadium in their shoes prior to Sunday's match against FC Copenhagen, East Jutland Police have confirmed.

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Final tally: 267 injured on New Year’s Eve in Denmark

The transition from 2016 to 2017 included a trip to the hospital for 267 people in Denmark, according to an overview released by Odense University Hospital on Tuesday.

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Major Copenhagen shopping mall evacuated after ‘crazy’ fireworks stunt

The busy shopping mall Frederiksberg Centret was evacuated on Wednesday evening after it filled with white smoke, TV2 reported.