Turkish authorities have arrested seven people following a raid on a gay bar in Ankara, citing violations of 'public morality' as the justification. The event is the latest in an escalating series of actions against the country's LGBTQ+ community.
Read moreDuring Hamburg's Christopher Street Day, a major city shopping center denied entry to visitors carrying Pride flags, citing house rules. The police were called multiple times before the policy was reversed.
Read moreNew Queer Cinema director Gregg Araki discusses his new film, 'I Want Your Sex,' and shares his perspective on reports of Gen Z having less sex, advocating for the importance of sexual experience in life.
Read moreA handful of European nations now legally recognise non-binary identities, while others, including the Netherlands, are taking tentative steps. Here’s a look at the current landscape for legal gender recognition beyond the binary.
Read moreHundreds of thousands lined the canals for the WorldPride parade, a vibrant celebration of community that unfolded smoothly despite heightened security and minor protest disruptions.
Read morePaola Revenioti, a pivotal activist, artist, and the first trans woman to run for office in Greece, has died at 68, leaving a legacy of fighting for trans visibility and sex worker rights.
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 moreThe celebrated author, whose novel 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' became a cornerstone of modern queer young adult literature, has passed away in Texas after a long illness.
Read moreA 42-year-old man received 40 hours of community service after shouting death threats at a WorldPride open-air cinema in Amsterdam-West. The conviction was secured in less than a day through a fast-track court procedure.
Read moreTwo students at a Nigerian university have had their education abruptly ended after being expelled for an alleged same-sex relationship, a stark reminder of the country's severe anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
Read moreRetro fashion brand Unique Vintage has stopped promoting its new Harry Potter collection following criticism from the LGBTQ+ community, despite plans to donate a portion of sales to GLAAD.
Read moreThe pop superstar will take the stage at the Afas Live this Saturday for a special 'Club Confessions' performance alongside celebrated trans DJ Honey Dijon during Amsterdam's WorldPride celebrations.
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