Culture news Paris Olympics: DJ and activist Barbara Butch files complaint “All my life, I've refused to be a victim: I won't keep quiet.” Barbara Butch has been the subject of cyber harassment following the controversial opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. 30/07/2024
Culture news Why is 'House of the Dragon' getting review bombed by Saudi Arabia? The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' has a lesbian kiss and it's brought out the worst side of the internet. 24/07/2024
Europe News Pride festival in Slovakia sees competition from 'family values' rally The Rainbow Pride parade in the capital Bratislava focused on supporting minorities and diversity - but not everyone was onboard. 21/07/2024
Culture news Who is Chappell Roan? The new(ish) pop star taking over the internet Bored with the dominance of Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé? Well, there's a new pop star titan about to enter the fray. Welcome the Lady Gaga of the 2020s... Chappell Roan 17/07/2024
Culture news How Ralf Schumacher coming out paves the way for more diversity in F1 Ralf Schumacher is the highest-profile Formula One driver to come out. It's a watershed moment but proves that European sports still has a big diversity problem. 16/07/2024
No Comment WATCH: Madrid Pride draws a million in festive call for rights Organizers reported that a million people attended Madrid Pride on Saturday, July 6th, celebrating in a festive atmosphere with the slogan "Education, Rights, and Peace: Pride that Transforms." 08/07/2024
Culture news Why is #IStandAgainstJKRowling trending online? With next week’s general election looming, former Labour donor J.K. Rowling has accused the party of “abandoning” women and reignited passions online with regards to transgender issues. The hashtag #IStandAgainstJKRowling has been trending. Here’s the lowdown. 26/06/2024
Destinations Could this Swiss city become the queer capital of Europe? Zurich’s blend of nature, culture and a welcoming community makes it ideal for a LGBTQ+ city break. 22/06/2024
Travel News Sexist souvenirs: Barcelona might ban ‘degrading’ mementos This would include products that contain “homophobic or sexist” content. 21/06/2024
Europe News Over 300,000 people enjoy Vienna's Pride Parade Organisers say that around 340,000 people enjoyed themselves in the sunshine in Austria's capital. 09/06/2024
Culture news Adele praised for confronting anti-pride heckler during concert Saturday was 1 June, marking the first day of Pride Month. During a Las Vegas gig, British singer Adele clapped back at a homophobic audience member who yelled: "Pride sucks". The footage of the moment has gone viral and garnered much praise for Adele. 03/06/2024
Culture news J.K. Rowling says loved ones begged her to keep trans views private J.K. Rowling appears in an essay collection featuring contributions from so-called 'gender critical' writers, in which she shares that her loved ones had pleaded with her to keep her polarising views on transgender women to herself. She also hits out at her hypocritical critics. 30/05/2024
Culture news Cannes Festival: Complaint filed for insult after transphobic remarks French far-right politician Marion Maréchal has commented on the Cannes win of transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, six LGBTQ+ associations have filed an official complaint against the politician standing in the European elections. 28/05/2024
Culture news Erdoğan claims Eurovision contestants threaten family values And it’s nil points from Türkiye to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Winner as the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed the event threatened traditional family values. 21/05/2024
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? Transparency over MEPs' side jobs In this edition, we look at what lawmakers' extracurricular activities mean for their core role. 18/05/2024
Culture news Daniel Radcliffe speaks out on J.K. Rowling rift over trans rights Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who is starring in the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", has spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments she has made online. 01/05/2024
Travel News Which European cities are most welcoming to queer people? Following a travel warning issued for LGBTQ+ tourists in Greece, these are the European countries that are most welcoming to queer people. 17/04/2024
Culture news Film of the Week: 'Love Lies Bleeding' - Rose Glass' bold neo-noir gem Rose Glass signs a vibrant, pulpy triumph fuelled by two electric performances from Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian. 12/04/2024
Culture news Chechnya reportedly bans music that is too fast or too slow Chechnya has reportedly banned all music outside of 80 - 116 BPM – a restriction which will exclude countless songs and musical genres like pop, dance and electro music, which often exceed the 120 BPM mark. 09/04/2024
Culture news Kurt Cobain’s overlooked social activism – 30 years since his death Kurt Cobain died 30 years ago today, and on the anniversary of his death, Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand dwells on an often-overlooked aspect of Nirvana’s generation-spanning legacy: social activism and the importance of staying true to oneself. 05/04/2024