General News Spain proposes pro-trans bill A new law has been proposed by the far-left party in Spain’s coalition government which would make it easier for trans citizens to legally change their name and gender on official documents. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Spain proposes to fine conversion therapy practitioners Spain has announced proposals to fine those who are found practicing LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with the country’s minister of equality, Irene Montero, supporting the notion. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Viktor Uspaskich General News Update: Anti-LGBTQ+ Lithuanian MEP expelled Lithuanian member of parliament, Viktor Uspaskich, has been expelled from the country’s centre-left Labour party following a series of anti-LGBTQ+ comments. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Queer Hungarian children’s book ordered to print disclaimers The publishers of Hungarian children’s book, A Fairy Tale for Everyone, has been ordered by authorities to add a printed disclaimer to highlight its ‘controversial content’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Krakow to fund LGBTQ+ shelter Local authorities in the Polish city of Krakow have pledged to fund the building of the country’s first refuge hostel for LGBTQ+ people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Romania guilty of discriminating against trans men The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found Romanian authorities guilty of discriminating against trans men by refusing to recognise those who have not undergone transitional surgery. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Polish LGBTQ+ activists go on trial On January 12, three LGBTQ+ activists went on trial in Poland after being arrested for showing an image of the Virgin Mary with a rainbow background during a protest against the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ regime. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Viktor Uspaskich General News Lithuanian MEP told to retract homophobic comments Lithuanian member of parliament, Viktor Uspaskich, has been encouraged to apologise for his homophobic comments or face being expelled from the country’s centre-left Labour party. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Greece appoints first gay minister Out gay Greek politician, Nicholas Yatromanolakis, has made history after being appointed as the deputy minister of culture on Monday January 4. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
