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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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Illustrator Aimée de Jongh is first Dutch person to win prestigious comics award

Illustrator Aimée de Jongh has become the first Dutch person to win an Eisner Award, often referred to as the Oscars of the comic book industry. She received the prestigious accolade for her work on the graphic novel adaptation of Lord of the Flies.

Adelheid Roosen: ‘As a tomboy, I’ve fallen out of many a tree’

In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch performer Adelheid Roosen reflects on her physical characteristics and personal quirks. She discusses her health sensitivities and her acceptance of her own body.

62-jarige man maakt afspraak voor seks met '15-jarig meisje': 140 uur taakstraf

A 62-year-old man was sentenced to 140 hours of community service for arranging a sexual encounter with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. Although the individual was actually an adult setting a trap, the court ruled that the man's intent to engage in illicit behavior warranted the conviction.

Illegal prostitution in Diemen home causes neighborhood nuisance

The mayor of Diemen has closed a residence in the Holland Park neighborhood due to illegal prostitution and reports of nuisance. Local authorities are actively working with the police to combat human trafficking and criminal activities in residential properties.

After the birth of her daughter, Evelien (34) sometimes feels utterly alone

After the birth of her daughter, 34-year-old Evelien Reijnoudt reflects on the unexpected challenges and feelings of isolation associated with motherhood. She expresses that caring for her baby has made her feel more disconnected from the outside world than she initially anticipated.