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France

'Nothing to cure': Senators back ban on LGBT 'conversion therapy'

The proposed law would introduce fines and prison sentences for citizens who try to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT+ people.

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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.

Culture news

Where in Europe is making the most progress on LGBT rights?

The Chilean government has voted to legalise same-sex marriage, but where can same-sex couples get married in Europe?

Culture news

World AIDS Day: Television shows, podcasts, and plays that educated us

Here are some of culture's most crucial offerings that helped us gain awareness of the plight of HIV and AIDS sufferers worldwide.

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Hungary

Hungary's parliament approves 2022 referendum on LGBT issues

The ruling conservative Fidesz party says the referendum could be held on the same day as next year's national elections.

Europe Decoded

Hungarian media defy ban on publishing LGBT+ content for children

Hungarian MPs passed a controversial law in June banning any content that portrays or "promotes" homosexuality to children.

Culture news

Eddie Redmayne: Taking trans role in 'The Danish Girl' was a 'mistake'

The British actor received an Academy Award nomination in 2016 for his portrayal of Lili Elbe, one of the first people to ever undertake gender reassignment surgery.

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.

Poland

Trio back in court over posters showing Virgin Mary with LGBT halo

“This appeal smacks of harassment and intimidation and the case should be dropped,” said Catrinel Motoc from Amnesty International

Spain

Spain extends free IVF treatment to single women and LGBT+ community

Single women, as well as lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people will now have free access to medically assisted reproduction in Spain's public health system.

My Europe Series

In Georgia, a baptist bishop fights for LGBT rights

“Hundreds of millions of people are born LGBT. I cannot believe in a God that would create a single person without the right to love and be loved."

My Europe Series

LGBT anger after Italian bill to fight homophobia is rejected

"I'm tired of feeling invisible," one man told Euronews after Italy's Senate blocked an anti-LGBT+ discrimination bill from passing.

USA

United States issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker

The U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights said the decision brings the government documents in line with the “lived reality” that there is a wider spectrum of human sex characteristics than is reflected in the previous two designations.

Sport

Josh Cavallo is only active male top-flight footballer to come out

Josh Cavallo has received global support after becoming the only active male top-flight footballer to come out as gay.

My Europe Series

Fear and loathing in Tbilisi as homophobic attack pain remains raw

ILGA Europe ranked Georgia 32 out of 49 countries in the region over progress around LGBT issues.

Lithuania

Vilnius and police in row over whether to keep LGBT rainbow crossing

Vilnius city council wants to keep the artwork to support LGBT rights, but the police say it goes against traffic rules.

Greece

Greece: Trial begins in violent death of LGBTQ activist

Zacharias Kostopoulos died on September 21, 2018, at the age of 33 from injuries. Six people are on trial over his death, including four police officers.

Turkey

Turkish court acquits students of organising 2019 gay pride march

Eighteen students and one academic have been released after a Turkish court dismissed charges against them for organising a 2019 pride march.

Health news

Portugal moves to outlaw anti-gay blood donation prejudice

Portugal's parliament has passed four new laws preventing discrimination against blood donors based on their sexual orientation.

Spain

Teenager's homosexuality described as an illness at Spanish hospital

A 19-year-old woman in Murcia was given a clinical report stating that her homosexuality was an illness.