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Euronews Witness

Spain's new 'transgender' law breaks new ground on LGBTIQ+ rights

A new law in Spain allows people to freely change gender from age 16. Euronews reports on what this means for the children, adults and families concerned.

Culture news

Everything you wanted to know about Japan’s Penis Festival

Every spring, thousands of tourists flock to Kawasaki, Japan, to celebrate one thing – the penis.

Culture news

International Transgender Day of Visibility & the importance of GLAAD

31 March marks the annual International Transgender Day of Visibility and was preceded by the first round of the LBGTQ+ celebrating GLAAD Award in Los Angeles

Culture news

The OneLove and rainbow armband controversy hits the Women’s World Cup

FIFA could ban the armbands from the Women's World Cup this summer, as the governing body has issued a statement saying that they want teams to wear a standard band.

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Culture news

Hong Kong set to make history by hosting first-ever Gay Games in Asia

The event is designed to promote diversity and inclusion and Chinese organisers say they are committed to providing an accepting environment for participants.

Culture news

Darcelle XV, world's oldest drag queen performer, dies aged 92

Darcelle XV was crowned the oldest drag queen by Guinness World Records in 2016.

Uganda

Uganda passes a bill to imprison people who identify as LGBTQ+

Uganda passes a bill to imprison people who identify as LGBTQ+ and could face life imprisonment or even the death penalty.

Europe Decoded

Italy's LGBTQ+ community decries government's attacks on their rights

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this month that her belief is that "a child deserves only the best: a mother and a father."

Culture news

Rodrigo Cuevas and the reinvention of Asturian folklore

There is little traditional or archaic about Spanish singer Rodrigo Cuevas but he does perform well-known tropes from Asturian folklore, his performances are rooted in politics and LGBT rights issues.

Culture news

Death threats and hate mail: America's latest culture war hits Europe

Republicans in the US are targeting drag shows - but could we see similar laws enforced in Europe? It's already happening.

Culture news

Where do Europeans stand on divisive social issues?

Despite a rise in populism on the continent, Europeans seem to be getting more liberal when it comes to abortion, divorce and casual sex.

Culture news

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just took control of Walt Disney World

"There's a new sheriff in town." Until this week, Walt Disney World had a self-governing district in Florida. Unhappy with their progressive politics, Ron DeSantis has wrestled control away.

Europe News

Violence against LGBTI people in Europe is 'on the rise,' report warns

ILGA-Europe warns that hateful rhetoric from politicians and religious leaders creates an environment of insecurity for LGBTI people.

Spain

Spain approves new law allowing people to freely change gender from 16

Lawmakers in Spain have approved a so-called ‘transgender law' that allows people from 16 years old to change their gender markers through self-declaration.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Here's why a gay couple doesn't feel welcome in the Church of England

Gay and lesbian couples should be able to marry in church, and clergy should be free to do so as well, Reverend Andrew Foreshew-Cain argues.

Europe News

EU states must join Brussels' case over Hungary's anti-LBGT law - NGOs

The European Commission says the Hungarian law violates internal market rules, the fundamental rights of individuals, and EU values.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

The birth of a scandalous book, a mega-city, and a drag TV show

Vatican

Pope says homosexuality 'not a crime' but maintains it's a 'sin'

Pope Francis criticised laws that criminalise homosexuality as “unjust”, and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.

Culture news

Beyoncé’s first concert in four years causes controversy

Beyoncé performed her first live show in more than four years in an exclusive, invite-only concert in Dubai.

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Israelis protest Benjamin Netanyahu's new government

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s newly approved government.