Defne Güzel, a prominent Turkish trans activist, has been acquitted of 'violating public morality' for publishing an educational brochure on intersex issues. The case, which was monitored by the Dutch embassy and other international bodies, concluded at its first hearing.
Read moreThe Netherlands has once again ranked 13th in ILGA-Europe's annual Rainbow Index, prompting calls from advocacy groups for the government to address legislative stagnation on trans and intersex rights.
Read moreFollowing rulings from top European and Polish courts, the government in Warsaw has announced it will begin registering same-sex marriages legally performed in other EU countries. The move marks a significant policy shift after years of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric from the previous administration.
Read moreThe TranScreen Amsterdam Transgender Filmfestival 2026 edition, happens this weekend with a program of international films, workshops, and community events at Kriterion and JACO.
Read moreScores drop across the board as Meta and YouTube gut protections for LGBTQ+ users, and AI-generated hate reaches new lows.
Read moreBenfica's Gianluca Prestianni will serve a worldwide two-match ban after admitting to using homophobic language towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr., a sanction now enforced globally by FIFA.
Read moreSlovak MP Michal Sabo has married his long-term partner in neighbouring Austria, a move that underscores the lack of marriage equality in his home country and sends a political message to its conservative government.
Read moreThe Queer-U-Stories project now offers multiple ways to discover Utrecht's rich and often hidden LGBTQ+ past, including guided tours and self-paced digital experiences.
Read moreAfter a decade-long absence, director Gregg Araki is back with 'I Want Your Sex', a psychological thriller starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman that explores a manipulative relationship between an artist and her young assistant.
Read morePolice in Amsterdam have increased their presence at the De Oeverlanden cruising area following nine reports of anti-gay violence in the past two months. Authorities are urging more victims to come forward, acknowledging that shame may be a barrier to reporting.
Read moreThe University of Amsterdam's LGBTQ+ network will host a multi-day event in June 2026, featuring a sports day at Science Park and an evening of arts, research, and performances at CREA as a lead-up to WorldPride.
Read moreSpanish directors Los Javis are set to premiere 'The Black Ball,' a film inspired by Federico García Lorca's unfinished queer novel, at the Cannes Film Festival. The project, starring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close, explores queer identity across different historical periods.
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