Europe Burns In Riots: New Year Celebrations Turn Violent; Clashes In Germany, Netherlands, France

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:47:58 +0000

The arrival of 2026 was marked by unrest across major European cities as celebrations spiralled into disorder. In Berlin, police enforced strict fireworks bans at Alexanderplatz and Neukölln, detaining multiple people amid injuries and heavy deployments. Two teenagers died in Germany after homemade fireworks exploded. In Amsterdam, police clashed with rioters at Dam Square while fires and flares lit the city. Emergency lines were overwhelmed as authorities struggled to restore order.

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