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TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy
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TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasyRead more

by Timothy•5 October 20265 October 2026•0
TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
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TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the testRead more

by Timothy•4 October 20265 October 2026•1
TAIPEI | Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026 on Saturday 31 October, mixing with Halloween
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TAIPEI | Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026 on Saturday 31 October, mixing with Halloween

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIPEI | Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026 on Saturday 31 October, mixing with HalloweenRead more

by Timothy•24 August 202619 August 2026•7
Why some gay men don’t feel “gay enough”
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Why some gay men don’t feel “gay enough”

Many gay men who are open about their sexuality still struggle to feel they belong within … Why some gay men don’t feel “gay enough”Read more

by Timothy•18 August 202631 August 2026•9
More than 10,000 participants celebrate inclusion at Gay Games in Valencia as Perth confirmed for 2030
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More than 10,000 participants celebrate inclusion at Gay Games in Valencia as Perth confirmed for 2030

More than 10,000 athletes, artists, supporters and volunteers gathered in Valencia in Spain, from 27 June … More than 10,000 participants celebrate inclusion at Gay Games in Valencia as Perth confirmed for 2030Read more

by Timothy•10 July 202610 July 2026•1
Following ‘Jet Lag: The Game’ across Taiwan by rail
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Following ‘Jet Lag: The Game’ across Taiwan by rail

This post is published before episode 8, which I think will be the season’s finale, comes … Following ‘Jet Lag: The Game’ across Taiwan by railRead more

by Timothy•6 May 20266 May 2026•11
Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensions
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Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensions

Taiwan remains one of the safest destinations for Belgian travellers, according to the latest update from … Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensionsRead more

by Timothy•5 May 20264 May 2026•17
Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlook
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Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlook

International tourism to Taiwan is continuing its steady recovery from the COVID-19 collapse, with visitor numbers … Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlookRead more

by Timothy•21 April 20261 May 2026•74
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  1. TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy – Sidetrack on 2026 | ILGA-Europe warns of growing rollback of LGBTI rights in European Union candidate countries5 October 2026

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  3. Timothy on 2026 | ILGA-Europe warns of growing rollback of LGBTI rights in European Union candidate countries5 October 2026

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  4. Timothy on Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation5 October 2026

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  5. Timothy on BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ people5 October 2026

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  6. Timothy on Senegal doubles prison sentences for gay sex amid rising homophobia5 October 2026

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  7. Timothy on SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinations5 October 2026

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  8. Timothy on Alarming escalation in repression of LGBTI+ activists in Turkey: court rulings and prosecutions raise serious concerns5 October 2026

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  9. Timothy on ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep5 October 2026

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  10. Timothy on EU Court rules Hungary has to strike down its anti-gay propaganda law5 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 Belarus adopts sweeping anti-LGBTQIA+ information law, joining global crackdown on queer rights, criminalises “promotion” of homosexuality, gender transition, and childlessness5 October 2026

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TAIPEI | Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026 on Saturday 31 October, mixing with Halloween
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Why some gay men don't feel "gay enough"
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ANTWERP | Shopkeepers still waiting for shoppers to return after coronavirus pandemic
PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns
WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026
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