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MEPs' joint letter calls on Serbia to revoke EuroPride cancellation

The European 145 lawmakers signing the statement said that "awarding EuroPride to Belgrade was and remains the right decision."

01/09/2022

Serbia

Serbian president says EuroPride cancelled, sparking criticism

The Balkan country's leader said on Saturday that although he is not happy to jeopardise minority rights, Serbia has found itself in too many crises in recent times.

27/08/2022

World News

Twitter failed to tackle LGBTQ monkeypox hate speech, says study

False claims about the LGBTQ community have skyrocketed online after the virus outbreak in May.

25/08/2022

Singapore

Singapore to decriminalise gay sex, says prime minister

PM Lee said the repeal of the old Penal Code entry would be limited and that the government would amend the constitution to ensure that there could be no constitutional challenge to allow same-sex marriage.

21/08/2022

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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.

07/08/2022

Culture news

Abuses against Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ rise after blast and financial crisis

Two years after the explosion at Beirut’s port, abuses against Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ community have skyrocketed.

05/08/2022

Health news

Is there enough monkeypox vaccine in Europe to go around?

Men who have sex with men are most at-risk of monkeypox, but are they being reached with the vaccine in time?

05/08/2022

Culture news

These are just some of the queer books you should read

Here is a list of some books that centre on the LGBTQ+ community that you should take to the beach with you this summer.

03/08/2022

Egypt

Arabic anti-LGBTQ campaign goes viral on Twitter

An Egyptian-owned movement named Fetrah has angered activists and members of the LGBTQ community in the Middle East for creating an anti-LGBTQ campaign promoting traditional norms on sexuality. The campaign’s creators has been accused of fuelling hate speech.

03/08/2022

Culture news

Meet Emmie America: Russian fashion photographer and LBGTQ+ activist

Euronews Culture speaks with Russian-born photographer, artist and activist, Emmie America about all things Vogue, promoting LGBTQ+ rights and the changes in her life since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

31/07/2022

Sport

Aussie rugby players refuse Pride jersey for 'religious reasons'

The team had to replace seven players for an upcoming crunch match against rivals from Sydney.

26/07/2022

Culture news

Quidditch changes its name after J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments

Real-life quidditch - based on the magical game featured in the Harry Potter franchise - is being renamed quadball by the sport's governing bodies. But why?

21/07/2022

Tech News

Social media platforms are failing to prevent LGBTQ hate, says report

The media advocacy group GLAAD is calling on Big Tech companies to be more transparent about how they tackle online hate speech.

15/07/2022

Europe News

Brussels takes Hungary to court on anti-LGBT law and Klubrádió

The two legal cases concern freedom of speech and remain unresolved after more than one year.

15/07/2022

Culture news

How can LGBT+ rights figure in Ukraine's future?

A new film highlights the role of LGBT+ Ukrainians in fighting for their country. Is this a chance for them to fight for their rights too?

11/07/2022

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Traditional high heels race for Madrid's LGBTQ Pride

Madrid's LGTBQ Pride would not be the same without its traditional Heel Race, a sporting-festive event which this year celebrates its twenty-third edition in Pelayo Street and which involves finishing the course on platforms up to 15 centimetres high.

08/07/2022

Turkey

Turkish police break up LGBTQ+ Pride march in Ankara, detain 30 people

Authorities in the Mediterranean country have banned all domestic LGBTQ+ events, citing "security reasons".

05/07/2022

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London marks 50 years of Pride

Members and allies of the LGBTQ community take part in a pride march in London, with rainbow flags, hula hoops and headdresses on full display

02/07/2022

World News

Rainbow weekend: Pride events big and small across Europe

From hundreds of thousands of revelers in London to just a handful of people in a small Arctic village, Pride celebrations were in full swing again this weekend across Europe.

02/07/2022

Switzerland

Couple among first to wed as same-sex marriage becomes legal

Switzerland is one of the last countries in western Europe to allow same-sex marriage

01/07/2022