All posts tagged "europe"
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Romania Could Pass Russian-Style Anti-Gay “Propaganda” Law
Bill restricting minors’ access to LGBTQ information headed for parliamentary vote later this year.
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France, Greece remove bans on gay blood donors
Both France and Greece have lifted bans on blood donation for gay and bisexual men, a de facto ban in France and a lifetime ban...
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Gay, bi men in anti-LGBTQ countries at increased risk of suicidal ideation
Yale researchers found that, among gay and bisexual men in Europe, those in intolerant countries had worse mental health outcomes
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White nationalists wipe feet on Pride flag at festival in Poland
Anti-LGBTQ far-right nationalists gathered to celebrate Independence Day in Poland, despite a court ban on the event
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Italian politician comes out as gay on live TV: ‘I feel free’
Italian lawmaker Vincenzo Spadafora came out as gay during a live, primetime interview
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MTV Europe Music Awards will ‘stand in solidarity’ with LGBTQ people in Hungary
MTV's gay president Chris McCarthy wants to use the EMAs to protest Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws
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Three Polish regions scrap ‘LGBT-free zones’ after EU threatens to pull funding
The European Commission has launched legal action against Poland over its violations of LGBTQ rights
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Switzerland voters approve same-sex marriage in landslide victory
Voters in Switzerland backed same-sex marriage by an almost two-to-one margin, bringing the coutnry in line with its European neighbors
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Pope Francis ‘clearly’ opposes same-sex marriages, but won’t condemn LGBTQ people
Pope Francis calls marriage a "divine sacrament" that the Catholic Church cannot change, but rejects condemnation of gay couples
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EU launches legal action against Hungary and Poland for violating LGBTQ rights
Hungary and Poland have been called out by the EU for targeting LGBTQ people with harsh laws and restrictions.
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Two gay men set on fire in “brutal” homophobic attack
Latvia's president has condemned a homophobic attack in which two gay men were set on fire
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Italians demand protections for LGBTQ people after anti-gay attack
An Italian man crossed subway tracks to attack a gay couple after they kissed in public, leading to calls for hate crime legislation
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EU declared “LGBTIQ freedom zone” to counter Poland’s “LGBT-free” cities
Lawmakers in the European Union are pushing back against Poland's rising homophobia and transphobia
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Switzerland votes to legalize same-sex marriage
The European nation also made it easier for some transgender people to have their gender legally recognized
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European Union reveals plan to tackle rising anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Plan would respond to Poland's "LGBT-free zones" and increasing anti-LGBTQ discrimination
