More than 1 million people in Germany have joined a petition for a nationwide ban on fireworks after New Year celebrations again resulted in casualties, injuries and arrests. So far, around 1.01 million people have signed the petition,

The debate about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban has intensified following another New Year's Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deathsOver 270,000 Germans have signed an online petition calling for a nationwide ban on private fireworks after a New Year's Eve marked by deaths and injuries.

A largely peaceful New Year's Eve turned chaotic as fireworks killed five in several incidents across Germany, where hundreds also were arrested for rioting in Berlin and other cities.

Five people have been killed and dozens of emergency workers are injured as firework chaos overshadowed New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany.

CHAOS on New Year’s Eve led to five people being killed by fireworks and 400 arrested in explosive riots. Germany was plunged into a nightmare when it should have been celebrating – as

In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year's Eve, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said.

Germany's boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations saw five people killed across Germany and over 400 arrested in Berlin alone, with officials questioning how they can reign in the chaos. #EuropeNews

German police and medical associations have repeated calls for a nationwide ban on the private use of fireworks, citing their reckless and dangerous use around New Year celebrations.

Another New Year's Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deaths from fireworks explosions across Germany has renewed debate about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban. Even though this year's celebrations were deemed largely peaceful,