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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.

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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.

Culture news

'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.

Spain

Holy Week call for recognition from gay men in Andalucia

Members of Spanish brotherhoods who dress Virgin Mary floats for Holy Week accuse religious leaders of hypocrisy over their sexuality.

Culture news

Meet the gay stylists playing a key role in Spain’s Holy Week

Despite being heavily involved in the most famous, theatrical and rapturous Holy Week in the world, the LGBT+ community in southern Spain are continually relegated to the margins

Culture news

Why are book bans and librarian threats skyrocketing in US schools?

Backed by lawmakers, parents are complaining at a higher rate than ever about the racial and sexual themes in school library books.

Hungary

What do LGBTQ people think about Hungary's controversial referendum?

Three of the four people Euronews spoke to said they might leave Hungary if LGBTQ rights do not improve.

SanMarino

San Marino elects LGBT+ head of state in 'world first'

Paolo Rondelli has been chosen as one of the small European country's two "captains regent".

Qatar

World Cup draw: FIFA and Qatar slammed over LGBTQ and worker rights

On the eve of the World Cup draw the head of Norway's FA criticised Qatar's record on protecting the rights of migrant workers and its criminalisation of homosexuality.

Finland

Former Finnish minister acquitted of inciting anti-LGBT hate speech

The Helsinki court said Päivi Räsänen's comments did not go beyond free speech laws.

Culture news

Film shot in Ukraine takes aim at Russian homophobia

The first film highlighted homophobia in sport but now directors are taking aim at Putin's homophobia, as their Ukrainian cast and crew take up arms.