Genk Extends Ban on Fireworks

Genk, Belgium, ended its New Year’s Eve fireworks exception, extending its existing ban year-round; the city cited safety risks and animal distress.

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Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Filip Reyntjens	22%	31	36.7%

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