Košice will be without lush celebrations and fireworks for the second year in a row. The program on Main Street will stop the measures and will be checked by police.

There will be no celebrations in Košice

While two years ago the whole main street was laughing, this time the music or singing will be different again. “The city has decided to cancel all planned events on New Year’s Eve on the basis of the recommended hygiene and thus cancels all cultural events, as well as cancels the midnight fire show and thus joins the capitals that canceled their New Year’s Eve program.” said Košice spokesman Vladimír Fabian.

Police officers will check whether the measures are complied with, but also the correct use of pyrotechnics more than usual.

“The decision to use fireworks is up to each of us. However, it must be used responsibly, especially with a sober head and at a time when it is allowed.” said Lenka Ivanová, a spokeswoman for the Regional Directorate of the Police Force in Košice.

“When buying pyrotechnics, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, where everything is stated. It is stated how to handle it, how to handle it, what is the safe distance, what needs to be done in case of failure and the next procedure for disposal,” approached by Vladimír Haviar from sales pyrotechnics.

It is also important not to turn the explosive on yourself or other people, as this may endanger them.

“Before the actual detonation, it is important to study the instructions carefully and not put the explosive in the hands of children. Failure to study the instructions for use of pyrotechnic articles can also result in injury or burns. “ added Vladimír Haviar.

Even the people of Bratislava will not enjoy New Year’s Eve as they were used to before the pandemic

The masses used to welcome the new year filled with squares. The fun culminated at midnight when the city’s fireworks opened over the Danube. In previous years, it was associated with a music and light show on Hviezdoslav Square and Ľudovít Štúr Square. Even this year, the celebration will not take place due to the unfavorable pandemic situation.

“We would all like to return to normal, but the city’s primary task in this situation is to protect the health of residents and residents. The New Year’s Eve is often a large number of people and the city would not have the opportunity and capacity to steer according to COVID rules. traffic light, “ said Barbora Krajčovičová, a spokeswoman for the Bratislava City Police.

We would all like to return to normal. Welcoming Nový is often an event where a large number of people have become involved and the city should not direct this possibility. Even though we will not see the magnificent New Year’s fireworks, some people will try to make it, at least at home, on their own. Rescuers are urging people to use only certified pyrotechnics, and during last year’s celebrations, they dealt with a total of 12 cases where people were injured due to pyrotechnics.

“These were mainly burned faces and hands, but also injuries to eyes, hearing and even devastating injuries to the upper limbs, especially the fingers. The youngest patient was a 9-year-old boy who was thrown into a firecracker.” confirmed the spokesperson of the Emergency Medical Service Operations Center, Alena Krčová.

The city police in Bratislava are already patrolling. “We will sanction people who do not comply with the ban on the use of pyrotechnic articles.” said Michal Szeiff, a spokesman for the Regional Directorate of the Bratislava Police Force.