Europe French lesbian school principal commits suicide after prolonged campaign of homophobic harassment This article includes language many may find offensive A French school principal has died by suicide after enduring a prolonged campaign of homophobic harassment, sparking outrage and calls for institutional accountability across the education sector. Caroline Grandjean, 42, jumped to her death from a cliff near Anglards-de-Salers in the Cantal By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Ban on 'conversion therapy' edges closer to becoming law in the Netherlands The Netherlands is on the brink of criminalising so-called 'conversion therapy', as a revised bill gains momentum in the Dutch parliament. MPs are expected to vote next week on legislation that would make the controversial practice a criminal offence, following years of campaigning by progressive parties and LGBTQ+ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Trailblazing openly gay Czech footballer Jakub Jankto retires at just 29 Jakub Jankto, the openly gay Czech footballer, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of just 29. Jankto, who played for clubs including Udinese, Sampdoria, Getafe, and most recently Cagliari, cited a serious ankle injury and a desire to be closer to his son in Prague as By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Trans American, Veronica Clifford-Carlos, challenges Dutch asylum rejection in landmark case A 28-year-old trans woman from California has launched a legal battle in the Netherlands after her asylum application was rejected, marking the first case of its kind in Dutch courts. Veronica Clifford-Carlos, a visual artist, fled the United States citing fears for her safety under the administration of President Donald By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Swedish 'Christian' bakers found guilty of discrimination after refusing to bake wedding cake for same-sex couple A 'Christian'-owned bakery in Stockholm has been found guilty of discrimination after refusing to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. The ruling was handed down by Sweden’s Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman (DO), following a two-year investigation into the incident which occurred in 2023. The bakery, run By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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
