Incident reports

1 January 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Makedonski Brod, North Macedonia
A 52-year-old man was brought to a hospital with a hand injury caused by a firearm. Measures are being taken to clarify the case.
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1 January 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Bitola, North Macedonia
Around 100 pyrotechnic devices were found and seized by the police during the search of two minors, aged 14. The perpetrators will be charged.
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1 January 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Fier, Albania
During New Year's celebrations, three people suffered minor injuries from fireworks and were treated and released from the regional hospital.
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1 January 2026, Morning (05:01 - 11:00)
Laç, Albania
A 29-year-old man was arrested for illegal possession of an automatic rifle, a magazine and ammunition, found and seized during a home raid.
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1 January 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Belgrade, Serbia
Two unidentified men threatened a kiosk employee with a pistol and robbed the kiosk. Police were notified, and an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the suspects.
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1 January 2026, Time unknown
Barajevo, Serbia
An 11-year-old boy was shot and injured with a suspected air gun while cycling. The victim received medical treatment. The perpetrator has not been identified, and the police are investigating the ...
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1 January 2026, Time unknown
Skopje, North Macedonia
It was reported that two minors, aged 11 and 17,  were transported to a hospital with injuries caused by pyrotechnic devices.
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1 January 2026, Evening (17:01 - 23:00)
Ferizaj / Urosevac, Kosovo1
After a 31-year-old man posted a video of himself discharging a firearm on social media, police identified him, and he surrendered the firearm used in the shooting. He was arrested for illegal ...
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1 January 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Elbasan, Albania
Uncontrolled use of fireworks during New Year celebrations caused damage to four cars. No injuries were reported.
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1 January 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Vaqarr, Tirana, Albania
A 13-year-old girl suffered a minor forearm scratch, suspected to have been caused by a stray bullet fired during New Year's celebrations. 
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1 January 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Sarandë, Albania
A 32-year-old woman suffered injuries to her hand after using fireworks. She was treated at the hospital.
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1 January 2026, Night (23:01 - 5:00)
Sarandë, Albania
A 44-year-old man suffered hand injuries after a firecracker exploded in his hand. He was treated at the hospital and required surgical intervention.
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