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Speeds of up to 250 km/h in chase ending in North

Police arrested a 31-year-old Danish man and a 21-year-old Iraqi man following a high-speed chase that reached 250 km/h and ended at a McDonald's in Amsterdam Noord. The pursuit began on the A1 motorway when the driver, who is suspected of being under the influence of drugs, refused to stop for officers. Multiple vehicles, including a bystander's car and a police cruiser, were damaged during the incident before the suspects' Mercedes AMG was seized.

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Suspect arrested for shooting at house in Frederik Hendrikbuurt

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.

Massive bridge deck to sail through the city to Zuidas in the coming days

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.

Only 200 left in the wild, but now also at Artis: four critically endangered Visayan warty pigs

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.

Everything about King's Day: Flea markets, public transport tips, and more news from this week

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.

After her father's death, Kim became a death doula: ‘In this controllable society, we avoid the subject of dying’

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.