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Dating as a gay man in Brussels: hook-up culture and hidden homophobia
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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

by Timothy•18 October 202617 October 2026•1
Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyone
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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

by Timothy•17 October 202617 October 2026•7
BELGIUM | As religion gains ground, LGBTQIA+ people fear progressive politics are looking away from homophobia
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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

by Timothy•15 October 202614 October 2026•8
Hungary scraps anti-LGBTQIA+ provisions in Orbán-era child protection law
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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

by Timothy•14 October 202620 October 2026•1
SAXONY | Dresden to host EuroPride 2029, bringing event back to Germany after 25 years
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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

by Timothy•12 October 202612 October 2026•3
TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest draws
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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

by Timothy•11 October 202611 October 2026•14
NETHERLANDS | Record 3,130 schools take part in Purple Friday
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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

by Timothy•10 October 202610 October 2026•1
IRELAND | Civil society calls for national action plan to combat hate
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IRELAND | Civil society calls for national action plan to combat hate

Irish civil society organisations are calling for a comprehensive National Action Plan to Combat Hate, warning … IRELAND | Civil society calls for national action plan to combat hateRead more

by Timothy•8 October 20268 October 2026•0
TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride
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TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over PrideRead more

by Timothy•8 October 20267 October 2026•14
NETHERLANDS | LGBTQIA+ acceptance stalls as attitudes towards gay, trans and non-binary people harden; same-sex visibility (kissing) is not appreciated
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NETHERLANDS | LGBTQIA+ acceptance stalls as attitudes towards gay, trans and non-binary people harden; same-sex visibility (kissing) is not appreciated

The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance … NETHERLANDS | LGBTQIA+ acceptance stalls as attitudes towards gay, trans and non-binary people harden; same-sex visibility (kissing) is not appreciatedRead more

by Timothy•7 October 20267 October 2026•3

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  1. Timothy on Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation31 October 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  2. Timothy on BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ people31 October 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  3. Timothy on Senegal doubles prison sentences for gay sex amid rising homophobia31 October 2026

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  4. Timothy on SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinations31 October 2026

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  5. Timothy on Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concerns31 October 2026

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  6. Timothy on ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep31 October 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  7. Timothy on EU Court rules Hungary has to strike down its anti-gay propaganda law31 October 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  8. Timothy on Belarus adopts sweeping anti-LGBTQIA+ information law, joining global crackdown on queer rights, criminalises “promotion” of homosexuality, gender transition, and childlessness31 October 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  9. Timothy on RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spot31 October 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  10. Timothy on WEST AFRICA | Niger criminalises gay sex31 October 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

  11. Timothy on 2026 | ILGA-Europe warns of growing rollback of LGBTI rights in European Union candidate countries31 October 2026

    The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and…

REVIEW | Mercator-Orteliushuis in Antwerp
Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyone
TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride on 31 October 2026 asks who gets to decide which gays and which sex are acceptable
Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy
Tesla’s self-driving cars crash less in Belgium, but fail the test on bike streets and 30 km/h zones
France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved
TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride
TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest draws
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