"Few were hit by fireworks"

was this morning's front page headline in Politiken. Here is a link to a photo slideshow with pictures from the city. It was crazy -- at midnight, everyone from all of the New Year's parties in the city runs out into the street and shoots off a bunch of fireworks. The men smoke big Cuban cigars and run around lighting the fireworks, which are just like the "professional" ones we have for the Fourth of July. Sounds pretty dangerous, but apparently Falck (the ambulance company) was pleasantly surprised with the low number of injuries. Good job, Denmark!

On my way home I had to go out of my way, to the next bridge, because the Ungdomshuset kids were rioting again and the police had blockaded the bridge nearest to my apartment. Annoying. They're already getting a new Ungdomshuset, but apparently they want it right away, and at the same address it was before, and some money for their pain and suffering, etc. etc. It's silly. You've won, guys -- give it a rest with the riots! But it's nothing dangerous or anything -- they're peaceful protests, and they're always announced ahead of time, so the police are already on the scene when the riot starts. Denmark = pre-announced riots. So orderly!