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Dutch Municipalities Launch Fireworks Amnesty Ahead of Nationwide Consumer Ban

Municipalities across the Netherlands are allowing residents to surrender leftover consumer fireworks anonymously without administrative penalties, aiming to reduce risks and emergency-service pressures before New Year celebrations.
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