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The multi-headed waste monster: why fines alone won't clean up the city

The City of Amsterdam has expanded its team of waste enforcement officers to 53 members to crack down on illegal trash dumping by searching for identifiable information on items left outside containers. Despite fines of €110 for individuals and €550 for businesses, the number of penalties has decreased since 2021 as residents increasingly remove labels to avoid detection. Experts and officials suggest that enforcement alone is insufficient to solve the city's growing waste problem due to the high cost of monitoring and the difficulty of proving ownership.

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We’re back and it’s great! Watch Oranje on these 9 screens in Amsterdam

The football World Cup begins on June 14 with the Dutch national team's opening match against Japan. This article highlights nine venues in Amsterdam where supporters can watch the games on large screens.

Fewer Dutch people infected with dengue, but Mai Lin won’t forget the hell: ‘I was brought in deathly pale’

The number of Dutch travelers contracting dengue fever is reportedly declining after a recent peak, though experts warn the disease is spreading globally. Survivors like Mai Lin Muis highlight the severity of the illness, which can cause extreme physical distress and life-threatening symptoms during travel.

Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award

Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its extensive support services for families, while Spaarnediners was honored for organizing inclusive dinners that connect asylum seekers with local residents.

Zandvoort Mayor: We should have seen youth nuisance at Pentecost coming

Mayor David Moolenburgh of Zandvoort admitted that the municipality should have better anticipated the youth nuisance that occurred during the warm Pentecost weekend. While emergency measures were eventually taken, late scaling and competing regional events made it difficult to secure adequate police reinforcements in time.

Flowers and memorial at Circus Renz site in Beverwijk after death of Bernardo Renz (25): performances cancelled

A memorial has been established at the Circus Renz site in Beverwijk following the death of 25-year-old junior chef Bernardo Renz in a traffic accident in Germany. Consequently, all scheduled circus performances in Beverwijk have been cancelled.