Around 100 people gathered in Oldebroek to protest a new conservative coalition's decision to scrap local LGBTQI+ policies, including the flying of the Pride flag, which the coalition agreement called 'un-Christian'.
Read moreWinq magazine is asking the public to nominate individuals who have significantly contributed to LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance in the Netherlands for its annual awards ceremony.
Read moreThe new municipal government in Oldebroek has ceased flying the rainbow flag and dismantled its LGBTQ+ policies, citing 'unchristian' values. In a powerful display of solidarity, residents crowdfunded a full-page Pride flag ad in the local newspaper.
Read moreA lesbian couple who fled persecution in Turkey has been waiting three years for an asylum decision in the Netherlands, despite two court orders compelling the immigration service (IND) to act. An advocacy group is now threatening further legal action, calling the delay a 'conscious contempt for the rule of law'.
Read moreNominations are now open for the second edition of the Haagse Queer Awards, an initiative to honour individuals and groups making a significant impact on the LGBTQ+ community in The Hague. The deadline to submit a nomination is July 31, 2026.
Read moreAmid international pressure, the Dutch Health Council has concluded that the Netherlands' approach to gender-affirming care for youth is 'careful,' while recommending improved long-term studies and patient communication.
Read moreAn advocacy group reports that queer asylum seekers faced death threats with a weapon at the Netherlands' main reception center, accusing the government agency COA of failing to report the crimes to police and neglecting its legal duty of care.
Read moreThe annual Pride March in Maastricht is set for June 27, with a route starting at Mosae Forum and ending at Tapijnkazerne, where a community market will be held.
Read moreThe Utrecht Queer Culture Festival is accepting nominations for the 2026 Annie Brouwer-Korf Prize, a €5,000 award recognizing outstanding contributions to the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Read moreThis weekend (June 13 - 14), Theater De Generator in Leiden will host a program dedicated to trans art, life, and activism, featuring performances, workshops, and community gatherings.
Read moreA 28-year-old man from The Hague has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting three people during last weekend's Utrecht Pride. Police are now investigating whether the incidents were motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment.
Read moreFor the first time, the annual Roze Zaterdag will be held in a village instead of a major city, with Noordwijk set to host a three-day event focused on community and connection from June 26-28, 2026.
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