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Students go viral with self-designed deposit bin: Haven't received a grade yet

Four Amsterdam students have gone viral with a custom-designed trash can that features a separate compartment for deposit-return bottles to prevent scavengers from breaking open bins. Although the city's waste management councilor praised the initiative and invited the group to city hall, the municipality is already planning to test its own similar model. The invention gained significant attention on social media, racking up over 2.7 million views within 24 hours.

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Telstar's survival dream alive and well after resounding victory over dismal Sparta

Telstar kept their Eredivisie survival hopes alive with a decisive 4-1 victory over Sparta in Velsen-Zuid. Sem van Duijn scored two goals to lead his team to a crucial win as the season approaches its end.

Jetten maneuvers through fierce debate with cheap train ticket promise and soothing words

Minister Jetten navigated a heated parliamentary debate by promising cheap public transport tickets for the summer to secure opposition support. Despite calls for more fuel price compensation, the Dutch cabinet maintains a frugal stance on government spending.

Small sellers feel robbed by Bol.com: ‘I paid almost 3,000 euros too much’

Small sellers using Bol.com's shipping service are reporting significant overcharges due to inconsistent pricing for packages of identical size and weight. Merchant Cee Heeren claims he was overbilled by nearly 3,000 euros, prompting concerns from other vendors using the platform.

IND to assess whether asylum seekers can return to safe parts of Syria

Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will assess on an individual basis whether Syrian asylum seekers can safely return to parts of their home country. This policy shift could lead to the denial of residence permits in the Netherlands if internal relocation within Syria is deemed a viable option.

Singing together helps people forget dementia for a moment, says opera singer Maartje

Opera singer Maartje de Lint organizes monthly singing circles at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam for individuals with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The initiative aims to stimulate the healthy parts of the brain through music, helping participants recall memories and find emotional relief.