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These men were persecuted because they were attracted to the same sex

During the eighteenth century, hundreds of homosexual men were persecuted and sentenced to death across the Netherlands. These historical legal actions against gay men also took place within the city of Amsterdam.

BTS will not submit music for Grammy Awards in protest

South Korean pop group BTS will not submit any music for next year's Grammy Awards. The group is protesting the introduction of a new category specifically for Asian pop music.

French DJ Kavinsky (50), known for the song Nightcall, has died

French DJ Kavinsky, best known for the song Nightcall, has passed away at the age of fifty. He was found dead in his Paris home on Tuesday evening, though the cause of death remains unknown.

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Concrete blocks placed at Javaplein for this afternoon's Pride party

The municipality of Amsterdam has placed concrete barriers at Javaplein ahead of the Pride Oost festivities taking place today. Although officials declined to confirm a link to specific security concerns, these measures follow Mayor Halsema's announcement of increased safety precautions for WorldPride events after a recent vehicle attack at a Pride celebration in Berlin.