New Year's Day 2026

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Brug 721 crosses the Christoffel Plantijngracht. The footbridge over the canal is located in the Piet Wiedijkpark, a park in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam Nieuw-West. June 2018
Crime
Amsterdam man arrested in shooting deaths of two Syrian teenagers on New Year’s Day
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The damage to Amsterdam’s Vondelkerk after the overnight fire on January 1, 2026.
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Local residents wake up to Vondelkerk largely destroyed as fire declared under control
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Fire engulfs the Vondelkerk shortly after midnight during New Year's celebrations in Amsterdam. 1 Jan. 2026
Crime
Amsterdam's Vondelkerk church “cannot be saved” after New Year’s fire
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Woman stocking shelves in a supermarket
Business
More supermarkets open on New Year’s Day, especially in big cities
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Fire engulfs the Vondelkerk shortly after midnight during New Year's celebrations in Amsterdam. 1 Jan. 2026
Crime
Video: Amsterdam's Vondelkerk church tower collapses during major fire; Alert for smoke
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Flames engulfed the spire of the Vondelkerk, a church near the Vondelpark in Amsterdam-West. 1 Jan. 2026
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Major fires engulf Amsterdam's Vondelpark church, Hillegom fireworks shop, Groningen gym
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Police officers on Insulindenweg in Amsterdam-Oost tried to keep the peace during New Year's Eve. 1 Jan. 2025
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NL-Alert issued nationally: Only call 112 in case of life-threatening emergency
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Storm clouds gather over the De Gooyer windmill outside of a cafe run by independent beer maker Brouwerij ‘t IJ in Amsterdam. 22 October 2025
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Top stories of 2025 include political crisis, women's safety, "loss" of Nobel winner
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The merger of the Thalys and Eurostar will lead to the end of the Thalys brand, and the launch of new Eurostar branding. January 2023
TechNature
Resumption of Eurostar's Channel Tunnel trains uncertain; Some issues on Dutch railroads
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Fireworks show
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Municipalities expect more fireworks to be set off during New Year's Eve
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Oliebollen stand.
CultureFood
Oliebollen sales benefit from dry and cold New Year's Eve
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Eurostar and NS trains on the high-speed line
Business
Eurostar to restart services after Channel Tunnel reopening, but not in Amsterdam
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Police in Rotterdam screened hundreds of road users at seven city center checkpoints, catching 100 drunk drivers, 15 more under the influence of drugs, one of whom had a batch of illegal fireworks in his car. 19 Sept. 2025
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Emergency rooms fear rise in injuries from cycling while drunk, not just fireworks use
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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
Crime
Police: No signs of massive unrest during upcoming New Year's Eve
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Fireworks explode over Enschede at the start of 2014
BusinessCultureLifestyle
Large crowds gathering at fireworks shops as New Year's sales period begins
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The sun rises behind De Rotterdammer complex and the Erasmus Bridge on a crisp, clear day in Rotterdam. 24 Dec. 2025
TechNature
Strong wind chill of -12°C means very cold, but sunny Christmas holiday week