Poland's conservative president has vetoed a landmark bill that would have granted limited legal rights to same-sex couples for the first time, citing the need to protect the constitutional definition of marriage.
Read moreThe winner of the Cannes Queer Palm, "La Petite Dernière," follows a 17-year-old student in Paris as she explores her attraction to women while trying to remain loyal to her religious family.
Read moreThe 27th annual Amsterdam Pride Run was a sold-out success this past Sunday, with 700 runners and walkers taking to the streets of Watergraafsmeer in a celebration of sport and LGBTQ+ visibility.
Read moreThe town of Weesp, now part of the Amsterdam municipality, held its first-ever Pride boat parade, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility outside the capital's city center.
Read moreA new book collecting letters from LGBTQ+ refugees and migrants in Amsterdam will launch at the A'DAM Tower during World Pride 2026, culminating an eight-month community writing project.
Read moreA new documentary explores the 40-year history of De Trut, Amsterdam's legendary volunteer-run queer club, through intimate portraits of the people who define its community.
Read moreFor the third year in a row, LGBTQ representation in major studio films has dropped. GLAAD's new "Where We Are in Film" study counted zero transgender characters across 225 releases in 2025 — and warns that studios are "leaving money on the table."
Read moreDrag artist and activist Dolly Bellefleur will host the 30th edition of the COC Songfestival on October 24th, bringing her extensive experience back to the stage she first hosted in 2004.
Read moreTo mark the city's first time hosting WorldPride, the municipality of Amsterdam is offering free flags to residents at all local city service desks (Stadsloketten).
Read moreArtist Ton of Holland presents 'Es geht auch ohne,' a series of 90 drawings capturing individuals from 90 different Berlin queer parties, offering a minimalist and analytical view of nightlife during WorldPride Amsterdam.
Read moreA Bulgarian court has permitted two transgender individuals to legally change their gender and names, relying on EU law to bypass a restrictive national ruling. However, a third similar case was rejected, highlighting the ongoing legal uncertainty for trans people in the country.
Read moreKevin Carrera, the new Mr Gay Spain, used his victory speech to share a personal story of being rejected by his father after coming out, dedicating his platform to promoting family acceptance.
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