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 New Year celebrations turned deadly as violent mobs targeted police officers and firefighters, resulting in five fatalities, numerous injuries, and hundreds of arrests. The unrest, which spread across multiple cities,

Police officers stand guard in the streets after fireworks for the New Year's celebrations in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) BERLIN (AP) — The German government on Wednesday condemned a series of incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured,

The German government has expressed strong disapproval over violent incidents targeting police and firefighters during New Year's Eve celebrations. Traditional fireworks displays in public spaces were overshadowed when fireworks became tools of aggression against emergency personnel.