A major police raid on the well-known gay sauna SteamWorks in Arnhem during a BDSM night resulted in no arrests and only minor seizures, leaving the community to question the motive behind the action just before the venue's permanent closure.
Read moreIn a tight 77-73 vote, the Dutch House of Representatives has decided to resume the long-stalled debate on a new Transgender Act, a crucial step forward for trans rights despite opposition from conservative and far-right parties.
Read moreNetflix's new film '10Dance' brings a beloved Japanese 'Boys' Love' manga to life, telling the story of two rival male dancers whose intense competition sparks an undeniable passion.
Read moreA revamped online platform has been launched to educate general practitioners on transgender healthcare, aiming to reduce barriers and improve the medical experience for trans individuals across the Netherlands.
Read moreThu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 8 2026 Forget the sad queer dramas of the past—IFFR 2026 is bringing BDSM romcoms, chemsex odysseys, and gender-bending cult classics to the big screen. This year's lineup shatters expectations, exploring the full spectrum of queer life from the historical to the radically subversive.
Read moreA new gay rom-com, 'The Prince's First Love,' is taking over social media with its addictive 90-second episodes. Here's why this enemies-to-lovers royal drama is being called the next 'Red, White & Royal Blue'.
Read moreIn a move that has become frustratingly familiar for queer audiences, Netflix has canceled the well-received series 'Boots' after just one season, silencing a unique story about being gay in the 1990s military.
Read moreThe Netherlands' long-standing reputation for tolerance is being tested. The lived experiences of its LGBTQ+ community paint a picture not of a finished project, but of a complex reality defined by stagnation, internal division, hostile political winds, and failing systems.
Read moreFrankie Grande's new pop anthem 'I Don’t Remember It' is a vibrant reclamation of the high school prom, offering a powerful do-over for anyone whose teenage years weren't as fabulous as they should have been.
Read moreFans rejoice! The wildly popular and steamy LGBTQ+ ice hockey romance, 'Heated Rivalry,' has officially been renewed for a second season, with HBO Max expanding its reach across Europe.
Read moreBudapest's mayor, Gergely Karácsony, is being charged by Hungarian authorities after he defied a government ban and allowed the city's Pride march to proceed, a move that highlights the escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under Viktor Orbán.
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