Egypt Arabic anti-LGBTQ campaign goes viral on Twitter An Egyptian-owned movement named Fetrah has angered activists and members of the LGBTQ community in the Middle East for creating an anti-LGBTQ campaign promoting traditional norms on sexuality. The campaign’s creators has been accused of fuelling hate speech. 03/08/2022
See Meet Emmie America: Russian fashion photographer and LBGTQ+ activist Euronews Culture speaks with Russian-born photographer, artist and activist, Emmie America about all things Vogue, promoting LGBTQ+ rights and the changes in her life since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 31/07/2022
Sport Aussie rugby players refuse Pride jersey for 'religious reasons' The team had to replace seven players for an upcoming crunch match against rivals from Sydney. 26/07/2022
See Quidditch changes its name after J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments Real-life quidditch - based on the magical game featured in the Harry Potter franchise - is being renamed quadball by the sport's governing bodies. But why? 21/07/2022
Biztech news Social media platforms are failing to prevent LGBTQ hate, says report The media advocacy group GLAAD is calling on Big Tech companies to be more transparent about how they tackle online hate speech. 15/07/2022
Europe News Brussels takes Hungary to court on anti-LGBT law and Klubrádió The two legal cases concern freedom of speech and remain unresolved after more than one year. 15/07/2022
Culture news How can LGBT+ rights figure in Ukraine's future? A new film highlights the role of LGBT+ Ukrainians in fighting for their country. Is this a chance for them to fight for their rights too? 11/07/2022
no comment Traditional high heels race for Madrid's LGBTQ Pride Madrid's LGTBQ Pride would not be the same without its traditional Heel Race, a sporting-festive event which this year celebrates its twenty-third edition in Pelayo Street and which involves finishing the course on platforms up to 15 centimetres high. 08/07/2022
Turkey Turkish police break up LGBTQ+ Pride march in Ankara, detain 30 people Authorities in the Mediterranean country have banned all domestic LGBTQ+ events, citing "security reasons". 05/07/2022
no comment London marks 50 years of Pride Members and allies of the LGBTQ community take part in a pride march in London, with rainbow flags, hula hoops and headdresses on full display 02/07/2022
world news Rainbow weekend: Pride events big and small across Europe From hundreds of thousands of revelers in London to just a handful of people in a small Arctic village, Pride celebrations were in full swing again this weekend across Europe. 02/07/2022
Switzerland Couple among first to wed as same-sex marriage becomes legal Switzerland is one of the last countries in western Europe to allow same-sex marriage 01/07/2022
Touch Wrapped in rainbows: Should big business be involved in Pride Month? As Pride Month celebrates queer communities worldwide, there has been growing criticism of corporate sponsorship at Pride events. We look at the ways rainbow branding has grown and whether it fits the ultimate message. 30/06/2022
See New Pride flag: How the rainbow flag got its stripes The Pride flag flying in London this year is not the typical rainbow flag you probably know. What does it represent? 29/06/2022
Poland Polish court orders four towns to scrap 'LGBT-free' declarations Gay rights activists have hailed the ruling as a "great victory for democracy". 28/06/2022
Turkey Dozens arrested as police break up Istanbul Pride march The governor of Turkey's largest city banned all outdoor and indoor events for a seven-day period in the lead-up to the Pride march, citing "security reasons". 26/06/2022
Poland In the midst of war, Kyiv's Pride parade held in Warsaw About 300 participants travelled from Ukraine to the Polish capital, which is now home to a quarter-million Ukrainians who fled the war. 26/06/2022
Norway Norway mourns as memorial service for victims of Oslo shooting held The suspect for the Friday night attack on LGBT-friendly bars in the Norwegian capital on the eve of the city's Pride event is in custody. 26/06/2022
Hear Eilish, McCartney set to be Glastonbury's youngest, oldest performers Billie Eilish headlines at 20 and Paul McCartney does it at 80, but who else has made history on the Glastonbury stage? 24/06/2022
Sport Germany allows transgender footballers to choose men's or women's team The new regulation will come into effect next season and apply to youth and amateur football and futsal. 23/06/2022
See The queer clubs that are about reading rather than drinking If your life is more ‘early nights in bed reading’ than ‘early mornings staggering home’, then there’s a wealth of book discussion groups – operating in-person and online – for those wanting to meet like-minded queer folk. 23/06/2022
Destinations Where are the most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations in Europe? One of the world's smallest countries takes the top spot for LGBTQ+ holidaymakers, Could this island nation be your next destination? 23/06/2022
no comment Thousands return to march in São Paulo's LGBT pride after COVID hiatus Several hundred thousand people march in São Paulo's traditional LGBTQ+ pride march under the slogan 'Vote with pride, for a politics that represents us,' in reference to the presidential elections in October. 20/06/2022
Italy Tens of thousands gather in Rome for the return of Pride celebrations Colourful displays for the first Pride event since the COVID-19 pandemic drew large crowds in support of Italy's LGBTI+ community and the country's minorities. 12/06/2022
no comment Pride parade in Tel Aviv draws tens of thousands Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Tel Aviv in the annual Pride parade, in an explosion of glamorous expression. 10/06/2022
Culture news Supporting trans rights and podcasting: How Suzi Ruffell does comedy She's got a podcast and a stand-up special on Amazon but how does Suzi Ruffell navigate the world of comedy? 09/06/2022
