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Sex workers in Belgium gain labour rights as historic law takes effect
The new law in Belgium, which came into force over the weekend, grants sex workers formal employment contracts and legal protections similar to other workers.
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The director of 'Tangerine', 'The Florida Project' and 'Red Rocket' delivers a brilliant rollercoaster ride - a modern fairytale that doubles as a gut-punch tragedy. It deservedly won this year’s Palme d’Or in Cannes and could very well be on its way to Oscar glory.
Euro 2024 boosts businesses, with sex industry being no exception
Estimates suggest that nearly 14,000 additional sex workers arrived in Germany's Euro 2024 host cities for the tournament.
Could Belgium's new sex workers labour law set an example for Europe?
The law is the first in Europe — and the world — to provide sex workers with social security provisions such as pensions and maternity leave, as well as an official employment contract.
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European court condemns Greece for naming HIV-positive sex workers
Criminal charges were filed against more than 30 women in 2012, with authorities publishing the personal details, photos and HIV status of most of them.
EU agency 'concerned' about 'erotic centre' near its Amsterdam HQ
The European Medicines Agency has said it is keeping a close watch on plans for a new sex work venue as Amsterdam disperses its notorious red light district.
Europe's trans murders remain at 'consistently high level'
Murders of trans and gender-diverse people were reported for the first time this year in Armenia, Belgium and Slovakia.
European court will hear case against crackdown on sex workers
The European Court of Human Rights will hear an appeal against laws which criminalise sex workers.