On late Saturday evening, a driver lost control of his vehicle while navigating a bend and drove into a ditch in Sloten. The man managed to exit the car unassisted and was treated by paramedics at the scene, though his vehicle was declared a total loss. After being assessed, the driver was able to return home while a towing service recovered the car from the water.
Police arrested a suspect following reports of a shooting at a residence on Van Houweningenstraat in Amsterdam-West on Sunday evening. Although investigators found a possible bullet hole in a window, they are still working to confirm if a firearm was actually used. The arrest was made nearby based on a description provided to the police.
A massive 21-by-26-meter bridge deck for the Schinkelbrug is being transported by boat through Amsterdam's waterways to the Zuidas. The final leg of the journey will take place on Tuesday evening to avoid King's Day crowds, coinciding with major road and rail disruptions planned for the A10 South and Station Zuid.
Artis zoo in Amsterdam has welcomed four female Visayan warty pigs, a critically endangered species with only about 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The animals arrived from Rotterdam's Diergaarde Blijdorp as part of a European conservation program aimed at preserving the species through future breeding. Visitors can now see the pigs in their new enclosure located near the old wolf house.
Amsterdam is preparing for King's Day with traditional flea markets and city-wide celebrations. This week's update offers practical advice, including public transport tips, to help residents and visitors navigate the Dutch national holiday.
Kim Oostveen, an Amsterdam-based end-of-life doula, supports individuals across North Holland as they navigate the end of their lives. Inspired by her father's passing, she transitioned from healthcare management to helping clients address unresolved emotions and final messages.