Fireworks at 23:00 on New Year’s Eve become costly in Latvia

New fireworks regulations have recently been adopted in Latvia. Their apparent aim is to prohibit the use of fireworks on New Year’s Eve at 23:00 local time, which corresponds to 00:00 Moscow time, i.e. Moscow New Year. Those who choose to set off fireworks at 23:00 may face fines of up to 1,400 Eur. The issue is regarded by local politicians as highly sensitive.