Culture INTERVIEW: 21st century photographer Freddy Krave "I never met a guy with balls bigger than mine" By Dale Melita • 5 min read
Europe Marcus Urban, Germany’s first openly gay player, claims 'gay players' are resorting to “fake girlfriends and fake marriages” to conceal their sexuality Marcus Urban, Germany’s first male footballer to publicly come out as gay, has made striking claims about the hidden lives of LGBTQ+ players in Europe’s top football leagues. In a forthcoming book titled Mensch Fußballstar (Human Football Star), Urban reveals that many 'gay players' are resorting By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe INTERVIEW: Mr Gay Europe Michael Pereira speaks out When Michael Pereira stepped onto the stage at the Mr Gay Europe final, he wasn’t just chasing a title - he was reclaiming a voice that had once been silenced. Now crowned winner, the Swiss advocate is using his platform to champion LGBTQ+ youth across Europe, with a message By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Europe Norwegian decathlete Jonathan Hertwig-Ødegaard speaks candidly about his journey as an openly gay athlete Norwegian decathlete Jonathan Hertwig-Ødegaard has spoken candidly about his journey as an openly gay athlete, expressing pride and happiness in his identity while calling for a cultural shift in how society views LGBTQ+ representation in sport. In a recent interview with Norway’s public broadcaster NRK, the 20-year-old athlete shared By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Making Rainbow Waves: Amsterdam Pride 2025 lights up the city Amsterdam Pride 2025 wrapped up at the weekend with its world-famous Canal Parade, drawing tens of thousands of spectators to the city’s historic waterways. Around 80 vibrantly decorated boats sailed through the UNESCO-listed canals, transforming the city into a spectacular display of colour, music, and activism. This year’s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Germany’s oldest gay club Schwuz declares bankruptcy after nearly 50 years Schwuz, Germany’s oldest and most iconic gay nightclub, has filed for insolvency, marking a sombre moment for the country’s LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 1977 as SchwulenZentrum (Gay Centre), Schwuz has long been a cultural cornerstone in Berlin, known not only for its vibrant nightlife but also for its By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Mr Gay Europe 2025 crowned at Pride Amsterdam Michael Pereira from Switzerland was crowned Mr Gay Europe 2025 at this year's Pride Amsterdam - an event which marked the conclusion of a journey that brought together twelve inspiring finalists from across Europe. The finalists were hosted at the elegant Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam and took part in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Alberto Lejárraga, the only openly gay footballer in Spanish men’s professional football, marries long-time partner in joyful ceremony Alberto Lejárraga, the only openly gay footballer in Spanish men’s professional football, has married his long-time partner in a joyful ceremony that has been widely celebrated as a milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility in sport. The 28-year-old goalkeeper for UD San Sebastián de los Reyes exchanged vows in a scenic By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Berlin Pride marchers warn of rising homophobia amid political backlash Berlin’s Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade drew record crowds this weekend with marchers and activists using the occasion to raise alarm over a surge in homophobia and what they see as a dangerous shift in Germany’s political climate. Under the defiant slogan “Never shut up,” tens of thousands By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Malta named safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers Malta has been named the safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers in the LGBTQ+ Risk Map for 2025, which offers an overview of global travel safety for LGBTQ+ individuals. Compiled by A3M Global Monitoring, a provider of travel risk assessment tools, and developed in collaboration with Diversity Tourism and ITB Berlin, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Berlin Metro station repainted in rainbow colours despite Reichstag Pride flag ban In a bold and colourful act of defiance, Berlin’s municipal transport company has transformed the Bundestag U-Bahn station with a vibrant rainbow makeover, following a controversial decision by Germany’s conservative leadership to ban Pride flags at the Reichstag. The move comes just days before the city’s annual By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Lyon est fière! EuroGames 2025 dazzles in France The EuroGames 2025, the LGBTQ+ multi-sport event, officially opened this week in Lyon with a vibrant and inclusive ceremony that set the tone for four days of celebration, competition, and community. Held at the picturesque Place du Maréchal Lyautey, the event welcomed thousands of athletes, supporters, and spectators from across By Graham Robson • 1 min read
