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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.
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.
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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.
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Trans rights in Europe: Where does your country stand?
While a number of European nations have been praised by leading trans organisations for their commitment to improving rights for the marginalised group, others - including Slovakia and the UK - have been told they still have a long way to go.