A young queer asylum seeker was beaten unconscious in a near-fatal assault at the Budel reception center, an incident that followed months of ignored warnings to the COA about the perpetrator's escalating harassment.
Read moreWith the release of their fifth album 'Hazel Eyes,' Sam Smith has also debuted a cinematic, Western-themed video that pairs tender lyrics with sensual, rugged visuals.
Read moreDutch 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 moreFabio Tomei has been named Il Gay Più Bello d’Italia 2026, using the national stage to advocate for inclusion and the breakdown of communication barriers.
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 moreA new semi-autobiographical film from actor Brock Yurich, 'Test,' offers a nuanced look into the life of a competitive bodybuilder in Ohio struggling to reconcile his religious upbringing with his emerging gay identity and a secret life online.
Read moreDirector Jane Schoenbrun's new slasher film, starring queer icons Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder, explores sexual desire and self-acceptance and is now showing in Dutch cinemas.
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 moreA new 2026 travel risk map for the LGBTQ+ community shows a world of contrasts, with significant legal progress in some nations, including the Netherlands, while others introduce harsher anti-queer laws. The report details key legislative changes affecting queer travelers.
Read moreA new study from GLAAD shows that despite major medical advances, public stigma and misinformation about HIV are worsening, largely due to a lack of media visibility and education.
Read moreA new historical horror film tells the story of a forbidden love between a fisherman and a whaler on the 19th-century Faroe Islands, which takes a supernatural turn. The film, based on a pioneering work of queer literature, has received strong reviews at its festival premiere.
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