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Police carry out anti-LGBTQ raids on some of Moscow's bars and clubs

The raids come exactly a year since Russia’s Supreme Court ruled that the “LGBTQ+ movement” should be banned as an “extremist organisation."

30/11/2024

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Three Kilometres to the End of the World'

A well-observed and brilliantly acted indictment of homophobia and fundamentalism in rural Romania, which shows that while the decriminalisation of homosexuality can be enshrined by the law, hostile attitudes and tyrannous religious beliefs prevail.

25/10/2024

Culture news

Why is 'House of the Dragon' getting review bombed by Saudi Arabia?

The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' has a lesbian kiss and it's brought out the worst side of the internet.

24/07/2024

Europe News

Pride festival in Slovakia sees competition from 'family values' rally

The Rainbow Pride parade in the capital Bratislava focused on supporting minorities and diversity - but not everyone was onboard.

21/07/2024

Russia

Russia: Supreme Court bans 'LGBT movement' for 'extremism'

Russia's authorities already take a draconian line against LGBT people, who face not only legal sanctions but violence and threats.

30/11/2023

France

Victims of anti-gay laws in France could be compensated under new bill

France's Senate is to debate a draft law on Wednesday that would allow people convicted under anti-gay laws before 1982 to receive financial compensation.

22/11/2023

Germany

Will misgendering someone soon become illegal in Germany?

That’s what some social media users and news outlets believe. The Cube fact-checked these claims.

01/09/2023

Italy

Italian general fired for homophobic remarks is sign Italy is changing

A general at the top of Italy’s armed forces bashed gay people in a recent publication. But LGBTQ+ activists and officers tell Euronews that, despite ongoing challenges, the situation is getting better for queer people in the army and the police.

22/08/2023

Culture news

Italian general's self published book stirs controversy

Two weeks after his book titled 'The World Upside Down' was released, Italian general Roberto Vannacci has been removed from his military post and has sparked a national debate on the limits of free speech.

21/08/2023

United Kingdom

Can sports stars who play in Saudi Arabia still be LGBTQ+ allies?

Whether or not Liverpool player Jordan Henderson can still be considered a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights will hinge on whether his transfer to Saudi Arabia silences him.

12/08/2023

Poland

Could Poland's controversial LGBT-Free Zones finally be scrapped?

LGBT-Free Zones established years ago in Poland remain valid in a legal system controlled by right-wing conservatives. The country's human rights representative is determined to fight them one by one.

21/07/2023

Culture news

How an unsolved homophobic murder is sparking interest in Italy

In 1980, two gay young men were found dead in rural Sicily. After four decades, their unsolved murder has been making headlines in Italy.

28/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Scotland abolishes the UK's homophobic law

21 June 2000: Scotland becomes the first country in the UK to repeal the homophobic Section 28 law

21/06/2023

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Watch: Thousands of Israelis celebrate Pride in Jerusalem

It is the first time that Pride has been held under the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

02/06/2023

Culture news

What’s the current state of LGBTQ rights in Europe?

On this year's International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, Euronews Culture assesses the current state of LGBTQ rights across European countries.

17/05/2023

Culture news

'We’re treated as sexual objects': Trouble dating as a trans person

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Euronews Culture has been talking to trans people about the difficulties they face in the world of dating.

17/05/2023