Greece Greek Church protests baptism for celebrity same-sex parents Greece's Orthodox Church says it will send a letter of protest to the archbishop who heads the church in the US after he baptised the children of celebrity fashion designer Peter Dundas and his partner, Evangelo Bousis. 19/07/2022
Biztech 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
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
Slovenia Top court in Slovenia strikes out bans on same-sex marriage The Constitutional Court's ruling breaks ground for LGBTQ rights in Central and Eastern Europe, where several countries have constitutional bans on same-sex marriage. 09/07/2022
Creators I design otherworldly costumes for Istanbul’s queens and performers Enter the world of Eda Birthing, the costume designer dressing Istanbul’s drag queens and performers 07/07/2022
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
Touch Wrapped in rainbows: Should big business be involved in Pride Month? As Pride Month celebrates queer communities worldwide, there has been growing criticism of corporate sponsorship at Pride events. We look at the ways rainbow branding has grown and whether it fits the ultimate message. 30/06/2022
Conscious Travel New rankings of every country could help you travel more responsibly Holiday Extras has created the ‘Good Trip Index’ to help people travel more responsibly and choose a destination that’s right for them. 29/06/2022
See New Pride flag: How the rainbow flag got its stripes The Pride flag flying in London this year is not the typical rainbow flag you probably know. What does it represent? 29/06/2022
Poland Polish court orders four towns to scrap 'LGBT-free' declarations Gay rights activists have hailed the ruling as a "great victory for democracy". 28/06/2022
Uncovering Europe Proud to play: Europe's elite gay athletes make coming out normal With some recent high-profile cases of professional players coming out, could there now be a sea change in attitudes and acceptance for professional gay sportsmen? 24/06/2022
Hear Eilish, McCartney set to be Glastonbury's youngest, oldest performers Billie Eilish headlines at 20 and Paul McCartney does it at 80, but who else has made history on the Glastonbury stage? 24/06/2022
Destinations Where are the most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations in Europe? One of the world's smallest countries takes the top spot for LGBTQ+ holidaymakers, Could this island nation be your next destination? 23/06/2022
Uncovering Europe Is the Czech Republic about to legalise same-sex marriage? Legalising same-sex marriage has broad support among Czechs. But will politicians put a spanner in the works? 13/06/2022
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? 09/06/2022
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". 20/05/2022
world news Good News: UK’s first queer museum and how coffee grows cucumbers What’s gone well in the world this week? The UK’s first queer museum, how coffee grows cucumbers and the beginner’s guide to landing a plane. 20/05/2022
Bulgaria LGBT+ couple's stateless baby 'should be given birth certificate' Lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for gay rights. 17/05/2022
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. 16/05/2022
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. 12/05/2022
See 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. 11/05/2022
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. 03/05/2022
USA ‘Libs of Tiktok’: Twitter account targets LGBT+ teachers in the U.S. A popular Twitter account with over `1 million followers is targeting teachers promoting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusive education in the U.S. 02/05/2022
Hear 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? 28/04/2022
Biztech 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. 26/04/2022
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. 21/04/2022
