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Amsterdammer Coos Huijsen (87), first openly gay MP, dies

Amsterdammer Coos Huijsen (87), first openly gay MP, dies

Coos Huijsen, the first openly gay member of the Dutch parliament, has died at the age of 87. He is remembered for his advocacy work regarding Article 1 of the Constitution and his lifelong commitment to LGBTQ+ emancipation.

You will soon be able to get lost in the dark during parties at Bajes, in the former Bijlmer prison

You will soon be able to get lost in the dark during parties at Bajes, in the former Bijlmer prison

The former Bijlmerbajes prison in Amsterdam-Oost is being transformed into a new multi-purpose venue called Bajes. The facility will feature three halls with a total capacity of 3,000 people to host nightlife, concerts, and exhibitions.

At this Amsterdam book club, meeting new people comes first and the book is the icebreaker: 'The shared interest in reading helps'

At this Amsterdam book club, meeting new people comes first and the book is the icebreaker: 'The shared interest in reading helps'

In Amsterdam winnen boekenclubs aan populariteit als laagdrempelige ontmoetingsplekken voor nieuwe sociale contacten. Leden hoeven de boeken niet per se gelezen te hebben, aangezien de literatuur vooral dient als ijsbreker om gesprekken tussen mensen te vergemakkelijken.

Office Space actor Richard Riehle dies at 78

Office Space actor Richard Riehle dies at 78

Actor Richard Riehle has died at the age of 78 after a career spanning more than 430 roles. He was best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the 1999 film Office Space and also appeared in movies like The Fugitive and Casino.

René van der Gijp on Maarten Spanjer: 'Forty years of friendship is a long time'

René van der Gijp on Maarten Spanjer: 'Forty years of friendship is a long time'

René van der Gijp has expressed his grief following the death of his close friend and actor Maarten Spanjer, with whom he shared a forty-year bond. During a podcast, Van der Gijp and other colleagues shared personal anecdotes, highlighting both the depth of their long friendship and Spanjer's signature sense of humor.