٠٠:٠٣:٠٢The skyline of the German capital lit up to welcome 2021 with fireworks on Friday, despite the ban on the use of pyrotechnics in major streets and squares of the city this year due to the coronavirus spread.
Berlin's state interior ministry has designated 56 areas where the use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices was banned this New Year's Eve in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Gathering in groups were also forbidden in these zones. The sale of fireworks were also banned in the city.
As many as 2,900 police officers were expected to be on duty to maintain law and order.
Germany: Berlin welcomes 2021 with fireworks amid coronavirus restrictions
The skyline of the German capital lit up to welcome 2021 with fireworks on Friday, despite the ban on the use of pyrotechnics in major streets and squares of the city this year due to the coronavirus spread.
Berlin's state interior ministry has designated 56 areas where the use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices was banned this New Year's Eve in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Gathering in groups were also forbidden in these zones. The sale of fireworks were also banned in the city.
As many as 2,900 police officers were expected to be on duty to maintain law and order.
The skyline of the German capital lit up to welcome 2021 with fireworks on Friday, despite the ban on the use of pyrotechnics in major streets and squares of the city this year due to the coronavirus spread.
Berlin's state interior ministry has designated 56 areas where the use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices was banned this New Year's Eve in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Gathering in groups were also forbidden in these zones. The sale of fireworks were also banned in the city.
As many as 2,900 police officers were expected to be on duty to maintain law and order.