Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has pulled the Netherlands from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, stating the event has lost its neutrality and become a 'podium of division' due to the ongoing participation of a country involved in a major military conflict.
Read moreAfter facing opposition from local fishermen and being excluded from the official program, a Pride boat and its supporters held their own celebration at the Zierikzee Harbour Days.
Read moreThe national LGBTQ+ event Roze Zaterdag will return to Zwolle in 2028 for the third time. Local organizers emphasize a focus on broad diversity and dialogue, distinguishing it from a traditional Pride celebration.
Read moreThe full programme for Rotterdam Pride 2026 is here. Explore our day-by-day guide to the 11-day 'Queertopia' schedule, from community workshops and club nights to the climactic Pride March and Festival.
Read moreThe Dutch Puppy Contest is accepting applications for its 2026 title, seeking an individual to represent and support the growing human pup and handler community in the Netherlands.
Read moreCOC Nederland, one of the country's oldest LGBTQ+ rights organizations, is offering a paid fundraising internship, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to advocacy efforts during its landmark 80th anniversary.
Read moreDutch minister Rob Jetten was filmed celebrating his fiancé, Argentinian hockey player Nicolás Keenan, after a World Cup victory, in a clip that has been widely shared online.
Read moreA gay man from Gaza was severely beaten outside the Ter Apel asylum center, marking the third recent violent incident where security allegedly failed to act. Advocacy groups now accuse reception and healthcare authorities of gross negligence and obstructing justice.
Read moreThe centerpiece of the week, the free-to-attend Rotterdam Pride Festival, will take place on Saturday, September 26, at Willemsplein.
Read moreDuring the WorldPride festivities in Amsterdam, COC Netherlands was presented with an International Pride Award for its 80-year history of fighting for queer equality.
Read moreAs Amsterdam Pride celebrations are underway, COC Nederland has issued a stark call for the new government to address the country's declining LGBTQ+ rights record before it hosts WorldPride in 2026.
Read moreA significant majority of the Dutch LGBTQ+ community feels it is a problem to openly express their identity in public, with many altering their behavior to avoid harassment, according to a large-scale survey by EenVandaag.
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