Culture Series Eva Szombat's colourful exploration of womanhood in Hungary A project to photograph women and their sex toys became a colourful exploration of womanhood in modern Hungary. Discover Eva Szombat's award-winning photo series, "I want orgasms, not roses". 14/02/2024
Culture news LGBTQIA+ activist and ‘Pose’ star Cecilia Gentili dies aged 52 GLAAD described the trans activist and Pose actress Cecilia Gentili as "a pillar in the trans community" in its statement confirming her death. 08/02/2024
World News Euroviews. Can Europe resist the anti-LGBT politics of hate? As we navigate an increasingly tumultuous world laden with conflict, unconditional backing of equal rights for all will become increasingly essential for the well-being and resilience of minority groups within Europe, Camille Ogoti writes. 06/02/2024
Greece Greece faces Orthodox Church opposition over same-sex marriage plans Greece would become the first Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage if the law passes. 25/01/2024
Greece Greece set to legalise same-sex marriage with backing by opposition A plan to legalise same-sex civil marriage and adoption pushed by the centre-right Greek government is set to be approved by Parliament thanks to the backing of the left-wing opposition, despite backlash from the Orthodox Church. 12/01/2024
Culture news Vatican doctrine chief’s book describing orgasms divides Catholics Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez’s 1998 book about mystical-sensual experiences with God describes orgasms in graphic detail. It’s exposing rifts within the Catholic Church. 11/01/2024
Vatican Vatican says blessings for same-sex couples are not heresy The Vatican said it is “vital” that all bishops’ conferences respect the decision made by Pope Francis last month. 04/01/2024
Culture news BBC urged to drop Olly Alexander from Eurovision after Israel comments The UK entrant for next year's Eurovision endorsed a statement by an LGBTQ+ “direct action” pressure group accusing Israel of genocide. Now, several groups are demanding the BBC drop Olly Alexander. 21/12/2023
United Kingdom One third of Wales a 'little bit queer' - report A recent study into Wales' LGBT+ community found 34% of the population identify beyond traditional heterosexual norms. 21/12/2023
United Kingdom Trans rights groups condemn Britain's new schools guidance as ‘cruel’ Organisations working with young trans people are disappointed by new draft guidance for teachers, saying that a chance to help educators work positively with children has been missed. 21/12/2023
Russia Moscow gay bars raided after ruling called LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist' The raids follow a decision by Russia’s Supreme Court to call the country’s LGBTQ+ 'movement' an extremist organisation. The move comes as the latest crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under President Vladimir Putin who has long pushed a 'traditional family values' agenda. 02/12/2023
Lifestyle 'We belong': LGBTQ community finds haven in Kosovo's Bubble Pub As the sun rises over Kosovo’s Pristina, the call to Muslim morning prayer from tens of minarets echoes through the city, just as the last call sees patrons at the capital's first and only LGBT bar Bubble Pub wrap up an evening of socialising and partying. 30/11/2023
Art UK museum says Roman emperor was transgender According to research, emperor Elagabalus asked to be called "lady", and the museum will be referring to the ruler as “she” from now on. 24/11/2023
France Victims of anti-gay laws in France could be compensated under new bill France's Senate is to debate a draft law on Wednesday that would allow people convicted under anti-gay laws before 1982 to receive financial compensation. 22/11/2023
Hungary Hungary issues anti-EU survey on migration, LGBTQ+ issues and Ukraine Viktor Orbán’s government issued a new "national consultation" asking voters for their thoughts on deeply divisive issues like migration, LGBTQ+ rights and support for Ukraine—with many of the questions being clearly veered against the EU. 17/11/2023
Culture news Why are conservative Muslims protesting Coldplay gigs in Indonesia? Protests and demonstrations have taken place in Jakarta over British band Coldplay's LGBTQ+ support. 16/11/2023
Culture news Boygenius speak out on LGBTQ+ representation at 2024 Grammys "It would also be super cool if more queer people had their full rights and were treated like people.” 14/11/2023
Mexico Protests erupt in Mexico as first non-binary magistrate found dead Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexicos's first openly non-binary magistrate, was found dead at home on Monday, sparking protests from the LGBTQ+ community in Mexico City. 14/11/2023
Culture news Hungary fires national museum director over LGBTQ+ content Hungary's right-wing populist government determined that some of its photos violate a contentious law restricting LGBTQ+ content. 07/11/2023
Culture news Hungary bans teens from exhibition over display of LGBTQ+ images “What is harmful is limiting visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community, and their right to exist and to be seen.” 01/11/2023