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Daan Wijnants (VVD) wants higher littering fines, including for deposit hunters: "I don't feel sorry for them at all"

VVD leader Daan Wijnants has proposed stricter measures and higher fines to combat Amsterdam's waste problem ahead of the municipal elections. He specifically called for a 250 euro fine for deposit hunters who rip open trash bags, suggesting jail time for those unable to pay. Wijnants argues that while more investment is needed for cleaning services, firm enforcement is necessary to address littering and organized crime.

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Beverwijk woman gets lower sentence for shining laser at police helicopter in attempt to contact aliens

A 55-year-old woman from Beverwijk received a reduced sentence on appeal for shining a laser pointer at a police helicopter. She claimed her actions were an attempt to establish contact with extraterrestrial life.

Floris Galjaard (21) profits from VanMoof's collapse: 'I thought, there’s a business in that'

Twenty-one-year-old Floris Galjaard from Driehuis has turned a hobby into a successful business by refurbishing and reselling hundreds of VanMoof e-bikes. His company capitalizes on the manufacturer's collapse by supplying these refurbished bikes to both individual customers and other bicycle dealers.

Velsen municipality miscalculates phone outages due to small Excel error

The municipality of Velsen incorrectly reported a phone outage of over 25 days instead of just three due to a calculation error in an Excel file. Telecom provider Vodafone flagged the mistake after noticing the discrepancy in the data.

70,000 fans relieved: controversial rapper Kanye West allowed to perform in Arnhem

A Dutch court has rejected a request from a Jewish interest organization to declare Kanye West an undesirable person, allowing his scheduled performance in Arnhem to proceed. The ruling ensures that the controversial rapper can enter the Netherlands for his concert, which is expected to draw 70,000 visitors.

Rutger & Thomas on relationship in the spotlight: 'Helping young people be themselves'

The popular YouTube couple Rutger and Thomas are gaining widespread recognition across the Netherlands for their children's books and media projects. Following the release of five books, they are launching their second cinema film featuring their dog, Paco. The duo aims to use their platform to encourage young people to embrace their identities.