similar issues in Belgium:
Brussels, Belgium (AHN) - Due to security threat, Belgians will miss their traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks in the capital of Brussels after authorities have called for its cancellation.
A spokesman for the Belgian capital had confirmed the cancellation of the festivities ushering in the New Year after police said they had uncovered a plot to free a jailed al-Qaeda suspect, Nizar Trabelsi.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7009581622
And there was the attack in Thailand today...
Thai Bombing Hits New Year’s Festivities
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1946358/posts