LGBTQ+ news from Europe
Latest LGBTQ+ news from across Europe.
Megan Rapinoe slams ‘horrible’ IOC ban on trans women
Megan Rapinoe has criticised the International Olympic Committee’s recent decision to ban trans women from competing in women’s Olympic events. Speaking on the 3 April episode of her podcast A Touch More, soccer star Rapinoe called the ban “horrible” and criticised its title: “The Protection of t...
Tennessee librarian fired for refusing to move queer books would ‘do it again’
The Tennessee librarian who was recently fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from the library’s children’s section has said she “had no choice” and would do the same again. Luanne James, who worked as a library director in Rutherford County, spoke publicly about her firing with Nashville NB...
Olympian quits Team GB for Latvia after starting spicy page to fund sporting dreams
Klass Francisks Rozentals has revealed he’s left Team GB to compete for Latvia instead, after starting an adults-only subscription page on OF. Last year, his brother Kurts Adams Rozentals was suspended by Paddle UK for what he believed was his spicy content online. He started the page to help fun...
Georgia lawmakers block all anti-LGBTQ+ bills presented in 2026 legislative session
The state of Georgia has successfully shot down every anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was on the docket in the 2026 legislative session, according to Georgia Equality. Posting to Bluesky on 3 April, the civil rights group shared the news. “After a late night at the Capitol to finish out the 2026 legislativ...
Six arrested in Idaho after sit-in protesting trans bathroom ban
Six protesters were arrested inside the Idaho State Capitol on Friday (3 April) after staging a sit-in inside a men’s bathroom to protest the state’s new trans bathroom law. The demonstrators, who chanted and occupied the space for around two hours, said they were highlighting what enforcement of...
Eurovision entry hit with copyright probe after similarity to iconic song
Luxembourg’s Eurovision entry is at the centre of a copyright investigation over similarities to Birdy’s 2016 hit “Keeping Your Head Up”. Eva Marija is singing “Mother Nature” this year as Luxembourg’s Eurovision Song Contest entry. But Birdy’s team are investigating, after it emerged that the ch...
Chappell Roan goes galactic as NASA wakes up Artemis II crew with Pink Pony Club
Chappell Roan has officially gone interstellar, sort of. Her hit track ‘Pink Pony Club’ was used as a wake-up call for astronauts aboard Artemis II on Saturday morning (4 April), a moment which was captured during a NASA livestream as the crew began their day inside the Orion spacecraft. The mome...
First look at Pedro Pascal in gay romance movie De Noche
Pedro Pascal has been photographed filming for upcoming Todd Haynes movie De Noche. The movie, which previously had an uncertain future after Joaquin Phoenix left the production, got back on track earlier this year, with Pascal as the lead. Production started in March of this year, as reported by...
Romanian court rules country must recognise trans man as man in landmark case
A court in Romania has ruled that the country must recognise a trans man as a man after a years’ long battle, reports Romanian outlet Spot. Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a trans man with Romanian and British citizenship, was born in Romania and moved to the UK in 2008. He began transitioning several year...
Could next James Bond be female as Sydney Sweeney tipped to be ‘super-spy’
Forget Aaron Taylor John, Callum Turner or Jacob Elordi – Hollywood director Paul Feig reckons Sydney Sweeney should be the next Bond. James Bond has always been played by a man since the spy movies started in 1961. And since most recent 007 star Daniel Craig confirmed he was stepping away from t...
This is how IKEA’s shark toy Blåhaj became a celebrated trans icon
To most people, it’s a simple shark toy. But to trans people, IKEA’s Blåhaj is a symbol and signifier of the transgender community. The polyester plushie, which is available online or in store for £22 ($28), has been a symbol of trans rights since about 2017. Its significance started on Tumblr, w...
Who is lesbian far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel as party demands US withdraw troops from Germany
In Germany’s federal elections, held in February 2025, Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right organisation, received its highest number of votes ever, becoming the country’s second largest party. It was the first time since World War Two that a far-right party finished second in a national el...
What religion is Trump? The answer, like many things about him, has always been a bit murky
During a White House event to mark Easter 2026, Trump’s “spiritual adviser”, televangelist Paula White-Cain, sparked controversy when she compared the deeply divisive president to none other than Jesus Christ. As reported by The Independent, White-Cain claimed Trump had ‘paid the price’ like Chri...
Everything you need to know about gay erotic thriller Night Stage, now in cinemas
Queer erotic thriller Night Stage, an exploration of exhibitionism and fetish, hits cinemas today: a perfect film for the Easter weekend! Night Stage had its world premiere at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for both the Best Feature and the Panorama Audience A...
Trans actress and former Disney star Josie Totah stars in new horror movie Faces of Death
After making a name for herself in the Disney Channel original series Jessie, Josie Totah is now making waves as an actress since coming out as trans eight years ago. She’s starring in upcoming 2026 movie Faces Of Death, alongside Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX...
Was Whitney Houston LGBTQ+? Everything that’s been said about the singing legend’s sexuality
If you don’t love Whitney Houston, are you even LGBTQ+? The musical diva’s legacy is an enduring one, and no doubt more than one of us has belted out “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” at a lesbian or gay karaoke night. During her life, she was always a passionate and outspoken ally to the queer […] T...
Gay Easter events around the world including San Francisco’s ‘Hunky Jesus’ contest
For the LGBTQ+ community, Easter – like many other holidays, to be fair – is a perfect opportunity to dress up, or strip down, and have fun. Easter may be synonymous with traditional religious celebration, but around the world, the holiday is also an opportunity to celebrate queer creativity, uni...
Perez Hilton apologises for ‘selfish behaviour’ after finding God
Perez Hilton has issued a public apology for his past actions, saying he is filled with “shame and regret” following a recent medical crisis. In a video shared to social media, Hilton reflected on his career and the backlash he has faced over the years, just over a week after revealing he had bee...
Snooker’s governing body has banned trans women from women’s tournaments
New rules from Snooker‘s governing body outline that only people born biologically female are allowed to compete in women’s events, making it the latest sports governing body to exclude trans athletes from participating. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has now upd...
Gay journalist ‘detained for booing Donald and Melania Trump’ at Chicago opening night
A gay journalist has shared his story after he was allegedly detained by security staff for booing the president and his wife during the opening night of Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday (31 March). Washington Blade reports that Eugene Ramirez, who was atte...
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