Five people died in Germany due to fireworks-related accidents during New Year's celebrations, with significant riots in Berlin leading to over 400 arrests. The incidents included a 24-year-old killed by a homemade firework in Geseke, and others who died from fireworks exploding in their hands. The chaos resulted in injuries to police and firefighters, prompting calls for a nationwide ban on private fireworks. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)