Survey: 68% of Norwegians inclined to ban fireworks on New Year’s Eve
A total of 68% of Norwegians completely or somewhat agree that fireworks on New Year’s Eve should be banned, a recent survey shows. The findings…
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Police ask people in Gjerdrum to avoid fireworks on New Year’s Eve: “It disrupts rescue work”
The police issued an urgent request to people in Gjerdrum to avoid fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Police are now considering a temporary ban on…
Ophthalmologist wants a ban on private fireworks
Ophthalmologist Nils Bull wants to ban private fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The same goes for the Norwegian Society for Animal Protection (Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge) and…
More think it is appropriate to ban fireworks on New Year’s Eve, according to research
The proportion who think it is appropriate to ban private firework displays on New Year’s Eve has increased from 2018 to this year, according to…
Notices from across Norway on January 17th
Notices from across Norway on January 17th, 2019 Small news and notices from across Norway on January 17th, 2019. More tips regarding the kidnapping and…
Fireworks lit at school in Oslo
The police had to move out after fireworks were fired inside the canteen at Bjørnholt upper secondary school in Oslo. No one was injured in…
16 injured by fireworks on New Year’s Eve
16 injured by fireworks on New Year’s Eve in Norway A total of 16 people were injured by fireworks at the start of 2019. Five…
2019 has started – all around the Globe
2019 has started – all around the Globe More than 12 hours before Norway, 2019 was welcomed in the farthest east of Gaia. First out…
Fireworks and alcohol don’t mix
Fireworks and alcohol don’t mix After every New Year’s Eve, the ophthalmologist, Nils Bull, meets men who have had their eyes injured. “Men are…
Warns against fireworks in windy areas
Meteorologists warn against fireworks in windy areas Strong gusts are the forecast for New Year’s Eve in several places in southern Norway. Wind and fireworks…
Improve the worst day for the dog
Improve the worst day for the dog Fireworks, loud bangs and partying make New Year’s Eve a nightmare for many dogs. But it can be…
Three people suffer severe eye injuries from fireworks
Nils Bull said at the eye department at Haukeland University Hospital on New Year’s Day that nine people suffered eye injuries from fireworks on New…
The fireworks weather arrives
Wind, snow, sludge, rain, and grey skies will be the pattern for the New Year’s weather. The farther north you go, the better the fireworks…
New Year’s celebration for pets
Veterinarian’s tips for New Year’s celebration for pets For pets, sounds and lights from fireworks on New Year’s Eve can be experienced as very scary….
Sydney will be bathed in rainbow-coloured fireworks
Australia’s largest city, Sydney, will have a spectacular,rainbow-coloured fireworks display to mark the new laws on same-sex marriage. Over 1.5 million people will witness…
Fireworks forecast on rhyme
Meteorologists with fireworks weather forecast on rhyme The Meteorological Institute made a poem in the forecast regarding which parts of Norway can expect the best…
Men, and those over 30, are most often injured by fireworks
Men, and the over 30 are mostly involved in firework accidents, according to The Directorate for Safety and Emergency Planning (DSB). The organization asked people…
Customs seize prohibited fireworks
Customs seize prohibited fireworks It is forbidden to bring fireworks into Norway without special permission, but so far in December, the customs at Svinesund have…
Do not buy fireworks abroad
Do not buy fireworks abroad – its illegal Private individuals are not allowed to order or bring fireworks into Norway from abroad. – There…
Fewer fireworks injuries than previously
Preliminary figures show that twelve people have received eye injuries caused by fireworks in the last day, four of them serious. – Four of the…
