Rising costs, changing nightlife habits, private parties and dating apps are reshaping the world of sexual … FLANDERS | Heterosexual swinging clubs are disappearing, and the gay cruising scene is changing tooRead more
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ANTWERP | ‘Not My Choice’: exhibition on forced marriage from 26 October to 16 November 2026
A travelling exhibition exploring forced marriage and abandonment abroad will be shown in Belgium for the … ANTWERP | ‘Not My Choice’: exhibition on forced marriage from 26 October to 16 November 2026Read more
TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride on 31 October 2026 asks who gets to decide which gays and which sex are acceptable
The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride on 31 October 2026 asks who gets to decide which gays and which sex are acceptableRead more
Dating as a gay man in Brussels: hook-up culture and hidden homophobia
Dating in Brussels, in Belgium, can be complicated for gay men, with dating apps, hook-up culture … Dating as a gay man in Brussels: hook-up culture and hidden homophobiaRead more
Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyone
In its latest magazine, Flemish LGBTQIA+ umbrella organisation çavaria puts amatonormativity under the spotlight. I see … Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyoneRead more
BELGIUM | As religion gains ground, LGBTQIA+ people fear progressive politics are looking away from homophobia
De Morgen journalist Paul Notelteirs argues that Belgium is failing to confront one uncomfortable reality: homophobia … BELGIUM | As religion gains ground, LGBTQIA+ people fear progressive politics are looking away from homophobiaRead more
Hungary scraps anti-LGBTQIA+ provisions in Orbán-era child protection law
Hungary‘s parliament has voted to remove most anti-LGBTQIA+ provisions from a controversial 2021 child protection law, … Hungary scraps anti-LGBTQIA+ provisions in Orbán-era child protection lawRead more
SAXONY | Dresden to host EuroPride 2029, bringing event back to Germany after 25 years
Dresden in Saxony will host EuroPride 2029, bringing one of Europe’s largest LGBTQIA+ rights events back … SAXONY | Dresden to host EuroPride 2029, bringing event back to Germany after 25 yearsRead more
TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest draws
The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest drawsRead more
NETHERLANDS | Record 3,130 schools take part in Purple Friday
A record 3,130 schools across the Netherlands are taking part in Purple Friday on 9 October, … NETHERLANDS | Record 3,130 schools take part in Purple FridayRead more