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Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affected
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Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affected

No country in Europe is now untouched by the anti-gender movement, while its influence has continued … Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affectedRead more

by Timothy•24 September 202623 September 2026•3
Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recover
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Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recover

Travel agencies in Flanders report little demand for Dubai as the winter season gets under way, … Belgian travellers stay away from Dubai as tourism numbers recoverRead more

by Timothy•24 September 202623 September 2026•0
VIDEO | Greenland, Uruguay, Taiwan, Thailand and Estonia vying for LGBTQIA+ tourists
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VIDEO | Greenland, Uruguay, Taiwan, Thailand and Estonia vying for LGBTQIA+ tourists

In January 2026, YouTube channel Queer Kingdom published the video ‘These Countries Want More LGBTQ Tourists!‘. … VIDEO | Greenland, Uruguay, Taiwan, Thailand and Estonia vying for LGBTQIA+ touristsRead more

by Timothy•21 September 202621 September 2026•3
EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 
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EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 

On 18 August 2026, Italy‘s Urban Mood Magazine published ‘10 Underrated European Cities to Visit in … EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips Read more

by Timothy•4 September 202631 August 2026•15
EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit
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EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit

Italy’s Urban Mood Magazine has highlighted ten European cities it believes travellers should visit in 2026, … EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visitRead more

by Timothy•28 August 202631 August 2026•14
2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU members
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2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU members

ILGA-Europe and the Equal Rights Association (ERA) have warned that anti-LGBTI legislation and democratic backsliding are … 2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU membersRead more

by Timothy•13 August 202612 August 2026•4
Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard University
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Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard University

Belgian human rights defender and international relations expert Rémy Bonny has been appointed the prestigious Global … Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard UniversityRead more

by Timothy•11 August 202611 August 2026•4
Georgian LGBTQIA+ refugees to march at Antwerp Pride with message of solidarity
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Georgian LGBTQIA+ refugees to march at Antwerp Pride with message of solidarity

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … Georgian LGBTQIA+ refugees to march at Antwerp Pride with message of solidarityRead more

by Timothy•7 August 20267 August 2026•10
66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex
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66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex

The number of countries where consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal has risen to 66 following … 66 countries criminalise consensual gay sexRead more

by Timothy•27 June 202627 June 2026•37
European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report argues
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European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report argues

Europe‘s Pride movement is expanding despite increasing hostility, financial pressures, and growing concerns about volunteer burnout, … European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report arguesRead more

by Timothy•23 June 202620 June 2026•24

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