Ghent in East Flanders will once again have a Rainbow House from May 2026, returning to … GHENT | Regenbooghuis Gent succeeds Casa RosaRead more
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Global condom and lube prices set to surge as Iran war disrupts supply chains
The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Malaysia’s Karex Bhd, has announced plans to increase prices by 20% … Global condom and lube prices set to surge as Iran war disrupts supply chainsRead more
EU Court rules Hungary has to strike down its anti-gay propaganda law
The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its judgment on Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ ‘propaganda’ … EU Court rules Hungary has to strike down its anti-gay propaganda lawRead more
ANTWERP | Institute of Tropical Medicine launches Belgium’s first chemsex expertise centre
The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) has launched a new interdisciplinary Chemsex Centre in Antwerp, marking … ANTWERP | Institute of Tropical Medicine launches Belgium’s first chemsex expertise centreRead more
PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’
Although ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)‘ by Wannes Dupont … PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’Read more
ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep
Across Europe and Central Asia, the criminalisation of LGBTI people is quietly re-emerging. It is not … ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstepRead more
NETHERLANDS | Purple Friday to move to the 2nd Friday of October from 2026
From 2026 onwards, Dutch LGBTQIA+ organisation COC Nederland, in consultation with schools, will move Purple Friday … NETHERLANDS | Purple Friday to move to the 2nd Friday of October from 2026Read more
Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concerns
A coalition led by ILGA-Europe has warned of a sharp escalation in the repression of LGBTI+ … Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concernsRead more
Antwerp Pride 2026 adopts ‘Fearless’ theme amid call for resilience and visibility
2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … Antwerp Pride 2026 adopts ‘Fearless’ theme amid call for resilience and visibilityRead more
AMSTERDAM | ‘Freedom’ by Erwin Olaf enters final days at the Stedelijk Museum
On 2 April, I went to Amsterdam in the Netherlands with the EuroCity Direct to interview … AMSTERDAM | ‘Freedom’ by Erwin Olaf enters final days at the Stedelijk MuseumRead more