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Nationwide Consumer Fireworks Ban Takes Effect Across the Netherlands

The Netherlands has officially implemented a nationwide ban on consumer fireworks, ending years of political debate over measures intended to reduce pressure on emergency services during New Year's Eve celebrations.
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