Netherlands News in English

Good morning! It’s 1st January, and here’s your Netherlands daily news capsule.

Vondelkerk in Amsterdam devastated by fire during New Year's celebrations.

Two dead and several injured due to fireworks incidents across the Netherlands and Belgium.

New U.S. attacks on alleged drug boats result in multiple fatalities.

Emergency number 112 sees slight improvement in accessibility after extreme demand.

Record violence reported against police during New Year's festivities in the Netherlands.

Chaos erupts in Amsterdam with heavy fireworks and police intervention on New Year's Eve.

Police discover large cache of illegal fireworks in Oss, leading to multiple arrests.

Slippery roads reported in southern and eastern Netherlands, with warnings in place.

Protests continue in Iran against rising prices, with government calls for dialogue.

Israel denies aid organizations access to Gaza amid winter conditions.

Historic wage increases finally offset extreme inflation for workers in the Netherlands.

New pension system launches tomorrow, emphasizing the importance of early contributions.

Major measles outbreak reported at primary school in Almere following holiday travels.

Kathy Griffin finds love with a much younger partner after her divorce.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!