Queer News and Journalism

In the Netherlands, D66 wins the election as Rob Jetten is set to become the first gay open prime minister , in New York future Major Zohran Mamdani spent Halloween campaigning in a gay club , in Germany, police probe shots fired at rapper Shirin David’s office, in Colombia suspect is arrested after a UK scientist was ‘lured to his death through Grindr ’, Berlin Sex Museum opens bold new exhibitio...

This week: In the UK, King Charles III unveils the UK’s first memorial to LGBT + armed forces veterans Taipei had the biggest pride parade in Asia, in Berlin, prosecutors open an investigation intoa drag entertainer over child exploitation suspicions, in Austria, a scandal over humanitarian’s legacy crumbles amid abuse scandal, in South Korea, same-sex couples can now register their relationship w...

We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. This week: Council of Europe concerned about the situation of trans people in Great Britain, Apple TV delays “The Savant” amid fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination, US revokes six foreigners’ visas over social media comments criticising Charlie Kirk, Cameroon Police Arrest Five Men for Alleged Homosexuality, Church of Norway Issues Historic...

We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. This week: EU shelves “ chat control ” proposal amid Germany and the Netherlands’ withdrawal, queer YouTubers paved the way for a generation to come out online, Finland is a leader in citizen proficiency , Trump delivers transphobic tirade during visit of Canadian Prime Minister - and much more. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of...

We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday, in a discussion. This week:  At Pecs in Hungary, Thousands Defy Orbán, an anti-LGBT Czech Billionaire’s Win Elections, FBI Fires Gay Agent for  Desk Flag, 2025 Lambda Literary Awards Honour Best in Queer Writing— and Much More Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and compelling queer news. Enhance your understanding w...

We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. This week:  Internal rift rocks Thunberg-backed Gaza flotilla over “queer activist” presence, in Moldova pro-European party secures parliamentary majority, in Slovakia constitutional change curbing LGBT+ rights, elevating national law over EU, in Germany queer modernism exhibition opens in Düsseldorf — and much more. Each week, our podcast offer...

We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. This week: FBI under scrutiny over plan to label transgender individuals as “violent extremists”, Gay Rights Groups Launch Global Alliance to Counter Gender Ideology, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits, says Unilever has “silenced” their activism, Turkey Ministry Seeks Ban on Queer Singer’s New Song on ‘Public Morality’ Grounds — and Much More E...

We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. This week: The Kyiv court recognises a same-sex relationship for the first time, Dutch parliament votes to criminalise ‘conversion therapy’ , HRC Urges Wall Street Journal to Retract Report Linking Kirk Suspect to Trans Community, London Takes First Place in Global Gay Cruising Rankings, In Uganda Alleged blackmailer of LGBTQ+ community Arrested...

This week: In  Germany , Berlin Art Week and the "Sex Now" exhibition in Düsseldorf showcase  contemporary and sex-positive art , featuring diverse artists and themes.  Pride events  faced contrasting circumstances: Kharkiv Pride in  Ukraine  proceeded with police protection against far-right protests, while  Hungary  saw its Pécs Pride Parade banned by authorities. Concerns over  safety and justi...

This week: In Austria Budapest Pride Scene Cut from Erste Group Advert, In Denmark Copenhagen Pride is in deficit, and with fewer participants, In Argentina 70% surge in anti-LBGTQ+ attacks amid Milei rhetoric, In the USA Gloria Gaynor ‘I Am What I Am’ singer is a donor to MAGA Republicans and much more. An edition supported by DerAffe.io We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. Each w...

This week: Budapest Mayor Summoned After Defying Pride Ban, Macron Files Defamation Suit Against US Commentator Candace Owens, Press freedom under intensified pressure—report, Bosnia and Herzegovina publishes first book on queer history, Reina Sofía Museum Reclaims Forgotten Queer Legacy of Spanish Symbolist Néstorn, LGBTQ+-Led Lionesses Lead England to Historic Euros Win and more. This is the fin...

This week: Gay makeup artist deported to Venezuela after U.S. prisoner swap, Cuban Parliament approves gender reassignment on personal request, Moldova organises Queer Voices film festival amid rising tensions, Uniqlo launches subtle pride collection in collaboration with artist Binta and much more. We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest...

This week: Paris Chemsex Drug Network Headed to Court, Madrid and São Paulo Host World’s Largest Pride Parades, Trial Begins Over Alleged Vienna Pride Attack Plot — and much more. We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and compelling queer news. Enhance your understanding with award-winning journalism at  www. GAY45.eu...

This week: World’s Richest 1% Could End Global Poverty 22 Times Over, Kyiv Court Recognises Foreign Same-Sex Marriage, Pro-Palestine Activists Disrupt London Pride Parade,  Two Mexican Queer Rights Activists Assassinated, Boy George Soul‑Pop Single “The World Is Cool”— and much more. We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vit...

This week: In Budapest, tens of thousands defy a ban to join the Pride march; in Turkey, over 200 people are arrested ahead of the banned Istanbul Pride March; in the UK, we have our first female MI6 Chief, Blaise Metreweli, who is expected to focus on diversity; Poland seeks to suspend Georgia’s visa-free travel; the ‘Berlin Is Not Salzburg’ Festival pushes back against the neo-liberal idea of cu...

We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. This week: Austria Create Legislation Big Brother That Allow Spyware Use to Monitor Encrypted Chats, Liverpool Pride Cancelled Over Funding Crisis, Former Bogotá Mayor Claudia López Launches Presidential Bid, Communist Symbols at Karlsruhe Pride Spark Controversy, new music, books, film recommendations and much more. Each week, our podcast offer...

This week: Budapest Mayor Defies Pride Ban, Polish MEP Destroys Queer Exhibition, Prompting Outrage, France. Pride Poster Sparks Political Row Ahead of Paris March, Poisoning Incident at Berlin’s Berghain Raises Alarm over Club Safety and much more. We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and compelling queer news. Enhan...

This week: British Council was banned by Russia under espionage act, US Navy to Rename Harvey Milk Ship, Costume designer Paul Tazewell Makes History with Dual Tony and Oscar Wins and much more. We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and compelling queer news. Enhance your understanding with award-winning journalism at ...

This week: Hard-Right Candidate Wins Presidential Run-Off in Poland Setting a Different Course for the Country and EU, Canada Post Unveils Stamp Honouring Calgary’s First Gay Bar, Bangkok Pride Draws Record 300,000 as it Celebrates Marriage Equality and much more. We bring you essential queer news and reportage — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and...

This week: France and Germany violence increase, the report of IGLYO shows no progress in education, The Netherlands is one of the most progressive societies, La Petite Dernière wins Queer Palm and much more. We bring you essential queer news and reportage — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and compelling queer news. Enhance your understanding with...

This week: Pepe Mujica Dies, Rights Index in Europe was Published, Elections in Poland and Romania, Eurovision Dispute and much more. We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. Please send us your questions and opinions in a short audio file. We will make it public. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and compelling queer news. Enhance your understanding with...

This week: Budapest Mayor Defies Pride Ban, Polish MEP Destroys Queer Exhibition, Prompting Outrage, France. Pride Poster Sparks Political Row Ahead of Paris March, Poisoning Incident at Berlin’s Berghain Raises Alarm over Club Safety and much more. We bring you essential queer news — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast offers a curated digest of the most vital and compelling queer news. Enhan...

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