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Pride parade in Tel Aviv draws tens of thousands

Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Tel Aviv in the annual Pride parade, in an explosion of glamorous expression.

Culture news

Supporting trans rights and podcasting: How Suzi Ruffell does comedy

She's got a podcast and a stand-up special on Amazon but how does Suzi Ruffell navigate the world of comedy?

Culture news

How to prove a secret life? LGBTQ+ refugees' plight highlighted

Is it fair for immigration systems in Europe to ask for proof that people are LGBTQ?

Culture news

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians share their stories for mental health this Pride

These LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are speaking out - but why now?

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Monk, LGBTQ+ activist and celebrity makeup artist: meet Kodo Nishimura

Kodo Nishimura is a Buddhist monk, celebrity makeup artist and LGBTQ+ advocate. To mark the start of Pride month, we sat down with him to discuss his journey to self-acceptance.

Austria

Austria to lower hurdles for LGBT+ citizens to donate blood

Health Minister Johannes Rauch said the country was "putting an end to discrimination from another age".

Sport

Footballers coming out: What's the situation elsewhere in Europe?

As footballer Jake Daniels, 17, admits he is gay, Euronews looks at the situation elsewhere in Europe.

Bulgaria

LGBT+ couple's stateless baby 'should be given birth certificate'

Lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for gay rights.

Sport

Rare moment as footballer, 17, comes out as gay

The 17-year-old Blackpool player is one of just a few players around the world to come out as gay.

World News

Malta remains best European country for LGBT+ rights, says report

Denmark rose seven places to second in the index rankings, while Belgium was third.

Art

UK queer history museum opens doors

The UK’s first LGBTQ+ history museum has opened its doors in London, commemorating and celebrating queer histories from across the country.

Culture news

Europe's best LGBTQ+ museums celebrating queer history

To celebrate the opening of the UK's first permanent LGBTQ+ museum, we take a look at the queer museums of Europe.

Greece

Two men jailed for killing of prominent Greek LGBT+ activist

Four police officers have been acquitted of the offence, prompting anger from human rights groups.

Culture news

Harry Styles accused of queerbaiting: but what is 'queerbaiting'?

In a recent interview, Styles has said that "it doesn't matter" what his sexuality is. This has sparked renewed queerbaiting criticism. But is that fair?

Tech News

Meta and TikTok fined by Russian courts over LGBT+ content

The tech giants have been fined millions of rubles for allowing LGBT "propaganda" on their platforms.

Culture news

Disney rebuffs Saudi's request to cut LGBT references from Marvel film

The Walt Disney Company is understood to have refused a request from the Kingdom to cut out 12 seconds of footage involving a lesbian character.

Norway

Norway issues apology 50 years after decriminalising homosexuality

According to the Norwegian government, 119 men were convicted for having sex with another man between 1902 and 1950.

Art

The gay Muslim artist representing Montenegro at the Venice Biennale

Buu is a multi-media artist from a Muslim background in Montenegro, his pieces are sure to grab attention at this year's Venice Biennale.

Germany

Germany approves rainbow flags on ministry buildings for LGBT events

The move is intended to end discussions about unclear rules and signal acceptance of diversity.

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'Killing Eve' angers fans by resurrecting 'Bury Your Gays' trope

Fans were annoyed at the death of Villanelle, seeing her demise as a continuation of a trope as old as time.