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Rob Jetten poised to make history as Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten poised to make history as Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party, is on the brink of making history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, following a strong performance in Wednesday’s national elections. Exit polls suggest D66 has edged ahead of Geert Wilders’ far-right Party

Drag queens Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer attacked in Cork City, Ireland during Jazz Festival Weekend

Drag queens Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer attacked in Cork City, Ireland during Jazz Festival Weekend

Two drag performers were violently assaulted in Cork City, Ireland over the weekend in what has been described as a homophobic attack. Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer, well-known figures in Ireland’s drag scene, were filming a promotional video for their upcoming club night Saints on Oliver Plunkett Street in

LGBTQ+ ally Catherine Connolly elected President of Ireland

LGBTQ+ ally Catherine Connolly elected President of Ireland

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent and outspoken LGBTQ+ ally, has been elected President of Ireland in a landslide victory, marking a seismic shift in the country’s political landscape. Connolly, 68, secured over 63% of first-preference votes, defeating her centre-right rival Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael, and becoming Ireland’s

Germany’s largest gay club, SchwuZ, to close its doors

Germany’s largest gay club, SchwuZ, to close its doors

SchwuZ, Germany’s largest and oldest gay club, has announced it will shut its doors for good on 1 November. The closure marks the latest casualty in what many are calling a “club death” crisis gripping the German capital. Founded in 1977, SchwuZ has long been a cornerstone of Berlin’

Turkey proposes sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ reforms in controversial judicial overhaul

Turkey proposes sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ reforms in controversial judicial overhaul

The Turkish government has unveiled a sweeping set of proposed legal changes that critics say represent a severe escalation in its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights, sparking international condemnation and fears of further marginalisation of LGBTQ+ communities. Part of the country’s 11th Judicial Reform Package, the draft legislation includes a

Church of Norway apologises for causing LGBTQ+ people "shame, great harm and pain"

Church of Norway apologises for causing LGBTQ+ people "shame, great harm and pain"

The Church of Norway has formally apologised to the LGBTQ+ community for decades of "shame, great harm and pain". The apology was delivered on Thursday by Presiding Bishop Olav Fykse Tveit at the London Pub in Oslo - a symbolic venue that was targeted in a deadly shooting

Ireland beats Manchester in its bid to host EuroPride 2028

Ireland beats Manchester in its bid to host EuroPride 2028

For the first time, EuroPride will be held in Ireland in 2028. The event will showcase Ireland’s "rich culture, heritage, and welcoming spirit"; bringing a "uniquely rural and inclusive Pride experience" to the Wild Atlantic Way. West of Ireland was granted the title by Pride

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