Italy Creates New LGBTQ English-Language Website for Travelers
Italy is a very welcoming and friendly country, and even better, they’ve just launched a new website, QueerVadis, which helps…
Paris to Declare Itself an “LGBTQ+ Zone of Freedom”
Paris City Hall has announced a plan to officially declare Paris as an “LGBTQ+ Zone of Freedom“. The proposal is…
EU Votes to Become a ‘LGBTQ Freedom Zone’
The European Parliament has voted to make the entire 27-nation European Union an ‘LGBTQ Freedom Zone’. The motion passed by…
COVID-19 Outbreak Connected to World’s Largest Nudist Resort Area
The village of Cap d’Agde in the South of France, the world’s largest naturist colony, has been connected to almost…
The European Union Must Take Action to Stop the Anti-LGBTQ Movement In Poland
Previously, we reported that cities and regions around Poland are declaring themselves as “LGBT-Fee” zones, and trying to “rid themselves…
What’s Up with Poland Hating LGBTQ People?
A new wave of controversy has arrived as the town of Saint-Jean-de-Braye in France suspends its Sister City status with…
With Sanna Marin as Leader, The Future is Female in Finland
On December 10th, 2019, Sanna Marin, who previously served as the Transport and Communications Minister, was elected as Prime Minister…
Why is Hungary Not Participating Eurovision 2020?
Billboard has reported that Hungary has abruptly pulled out of Eurovision 2020, which is set to be held in Rotterdam…
Mike Pence Gets a Rainbow Welcome in Europe
Mike Pence’s trip to Europe hasn’t been going quite as planned. A few days ago, Pence visited Iceland’s capital of…
Second Annual Jewish Arts Festival ‘KibbutZurich’ to Take Place May 18-26!
The second edition of KibbutZurich – the Jewish Arts Festival – will take place from May 18 -26 2019 in…
Corinthia Hotel in Budapest to Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Wes Anderson Film
This year marks the 5th anniversary of Wes Anderson’s modern classic The Grand Budapest Hotel, which showcases the peculiar and…
Romanian Court Rules in Favor of Referendum on Gay and Lesbian Marriage
A top court in Romania says that a referendum can go ahead to block gay and lesbian marriage from coming…
Majority Catholic Nation of Malta Latest in Europe to Grant Gay and Lesbian Marriages
The island nation of Malta is the latest in Europe to legalize gay and lesbian marriage after parliament amended the…
Serbian President Nominates Lesbian as Country’s First Female and Gay Prime Minister
Serbia may be considered one of the most conservative countries in Europe, but the heavily Christian Orthodox church will soon…
European Court Rules Forced Transgender Sterilization Violates Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights ruled yesterday that requiring sterilization of individuals seeking a change in their legal gender…
Ireland Lifts Lifetime Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
Ireland has become the latest country to end its strict lifetime ban on gay men from donating blood. The rule,…
Gay Travel: A Touch of Italy in Ascona, Switzerland
We gathered around the table beside a fireplace in a little stone house in the mountains, and carafes of house…
Malta is the First European Country to Ban Gay-Conversion Therapy
The tiny nation of Malta has become the first European country to ban gay-conversion therapy. It’s almost universally agreed that…
Romanian Parliament Refuses to Debate Gay Marriage, Country Won’t Vote on Issue
A referendum to vote on gay and lesbian marriage in Romania has been postponed thanks to a postponed debate on the…
Watch What Happens When Gay Tourists Ask Spanish People to Translate Homophobic Note
In a new ad by Spain’s State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals, a gay couple visiting Spain from…
Lifetime Ban on Men Who Have Sex with Men Blood Donations Lifted in Northern Ireland
After Wales and England lifted a ban prohibiting men who had sex with men from donating blood, Northern Ireland is…
jetBlue May be Adding Routes to Europe and More International Routes
One of our favorite low-cost LGBT-friendly carriers, jetBlue, may be adding routes to Europe, according to a recent article by the Wall…
Portugal’s Parliament Overturns President’s Veto on Gay Adoption
Conservative Portugal has made a bold statement when it comes to gay and lesbian rights when their parliament overturned a…
Refugee Leaflet in Europe Promotes Anti-Violence, LGBT Acceptance
As thousands of refugees continue to seek asylum in much of Europe, acclimating newcomers to the law of the land…
TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’ is…
It has been 29 years since a woman was named TIME’s Person of the Year, and that sad trend ended…
Ukraine Chooses Discrimination Over Visa-Free Travel, As Parliament Votes Against Gay Rights
The Ukraine Parliament voted yesterday that gays and lesbians can still be legally fired from work because of their sexual…
France Lifts Ban on Gay Blood
France has lifted the archaic ban on gay and bisexual men from donating blood. Beginning next year, blood donors will…
Malta Named Best In Europe For LGBTI Rights
Malta, a country without same-sex marriage, has been ranked #1 for LGBTI rights in Europe. The International Lesbian-Gay Association placed the island nation…
Ireland’s Board of Education Works to Accommodate Trans* Students with Uniforms and Restrooms
The Department of Education in Ireland is currently looking to provide transgender students with both suitable uniforms and restroom facilities…
Polls in Northern Ireland Show Overwhelming Support for Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Now that its southern neighbor Ireland overwhelmingly passed marriage equality, the people of Northern Ireland are ready for gay and…