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Christopher Street Day in Hamburg

In the north German town of Hamburg, about 250 000 people celebrated Christopher Street Day in a long parade crossing the inner city.

World News

Brexit's new migration borders 'fracture ties' of mixed UK-EU families

A study finds Brexit has created 'new borders' within families where one partner is British, the other European, due to differences in citizenship and migration status — causing much anxiety over future mobility.

Slovenia

Top court in Slovenia strikes out bans on same-sex marriage

The Constitutional Court's ruling breaks ground for LGBTQ rights in Central and Eastern Europe, where several countries have constitutional bans on same-sex marriage.

Destinations

Where are the most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations in Europe?

One of the world's smallest countries takes the top spot for LGBTQ+ holidaymakers, Could this island nation be your next destination?

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Earth News

Peaceful protestors could be jailed for 6 months under new UK laws

Changes to the law were previously thrown out by the UK’s House of Lords but are set to return under the new Queen’s Speech plan.

Cinema

The FIFDH opens and organisers dedicate special debate to Ukraine

The 20th edition of the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights has opened. Organisers have dedicated an evening to debate on the conflict in Ukraine with people live from Ukraine expected to take part.

Slovenia

Euroviews. EU leaders must pay attention to civic freedoms in Slovenia | View

Thirty years after the EU formally recognised Slovenian independence, one of its former champions is presiding over an erosion of press freedom and civil society. Act now before it's too late, warns CIVICUS researcher Aarti Narsee.

USA

Biden in voting rights appeal: 'Battle for soul of America not over'

The US president said he's 'tired of being quiet', blaming Republicans for refusing to protect voting rights and for holding up stalled legislation.

Culture news

West Side Story banned in parts of Middle East over trans character

Six countries in the Middle East requested that the film receive a recut to eliminate the presence of a trans character. Disney and director Steven Spielberg refused.

My Europe Series

Is it fair for European countries to single out the unvaccinated?

Before, whole populations were locked down. Now, some countries are targeting only the unvaccinated. Is it justified?

Latvia

Euroviews. The Latvian ban on unvaccinated MPs should be a wake-up call | View

The decision to exclude Latvian parliamentarians without a COVID-19 vaccine ought to ring alarm bells for democrats worldwide, argue Leiden University's Tom Theuns and Josette Daemen.

USA

A bid will be made to exonerate two men over the murder of Malcolm X

A bid will be made to exonerate two men over the murder of Malcolm X, says Manhattan’s DA.

Culture news

MTV EMA's show support for LGBTQ community in Hungary

The awards, held in Budapest, featured statements of support for the LGBTQ community in a country criticised for it's stance on LGBT rights.

Europe News

EU's AI law should serve as 'model across the globe'

The European Union wants its Artificial Intelligence Act to be an example for the rest of the world to follow when regulating the emerging technology.

France

Josephine Baker to become first black woman interred at Pantheon

Baker is the sixth woman and first black woman to receive the honour.

Tunisia

Tunisia grapples with its biggest political crisis in a decade

Two weeks after President Kais Saied ousted the government and froze the activities of parliament, Tunisia is still facing its biggest crisis in a decade of democracy.

Europe News

Hungary and Poland 'not the only nations found wanting on LGBT rights'

Hungary and Poland are not the only European countries found wanting when it comes to LGBT rights, it's been claimed.

United Kingdom

Post-Brexit rights: EU citizens given 28 days to apply to stay in UK

EU nationals who have not applied for settled status in the UK by the June 30 deadline will be given a formal 28-day warning to do so or risk losing their right to live, work and access free healthcare in the country.

Poland

Warsaw's Gay Pride Parade is overshadowed with fear about the future

A year ago Poland's LGBT community faced a backlash from ruling conservative politicians, local communities and the church.

Europe News

European Commission aims to tackle working status of platform workers

The Commission aims to make things clearer for the EU's 24 million gig workers. The digital platform economy is now worth an estimated €14 billion.