Keywords: LGBTQ


Amsterdam strengthens security for WorldPride following deadly Berlin Pride attack

Authorities in Amsterdam are reinforcing security measures for WorldPride 2026 following the deadly attack at Berlin Pride, as the Dutch capital prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for its flagship celebrations. The enhanced security arrangements will be particularly visible during......

German authorities investigate Berlin Pride attack as suspected Islamist terrorism

German authorities are treating the deadly attack that struck Berlin's Pride celebrations as a suspected act of Islamist terrorism, according to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The attack occurred during Saturday......

Berlin police search for suspect after Pride parade vehicle attack

Police in Berlin have launched a major investigation and manhunt following an attack during the city’s Christopher Street Day Pride celebrations, after a vehicle drove into a crowd, killing one person and injuring several others. Authorities released information about a 21-year-old man they identified......

Nancy Pelosi sparks debate after praising LGBTQ+ community during Pride event in San Francisco

Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has sparked widespread debate after stating that the LGBTQ+ community has “made America more American,” during remarks delivered at a Pride event in San Francisco. Pelosi made the comments while participating in the city’s......

Hungary urged to revise anti-LGBTQ laws after EU court ruling

Hungary’s incoming government will need to amend legislation restricting LGBTQ rights following a ruling by the European Union’s top court, according to the country’s justice minister nominee. Marta Gorog said that Hungary must align its laws with European legal standards after the......

Berlin’s iconic SchwuZ nightclub files for bankruptcy amid rising costs

SchwuZ, known as Germany’s oldest and largest gay nightclub, has filed for bankruptcy after nearly 50 years of operation. The beloved Berlin institution, founded in 1977 in Kreuzberg, played a vital role in shaping the city’s LGBTQ+ culture and nightlife. Now based in Neukölln since......

Queer ISA network launch in Rabat ignites cultural and religious backlash

The International Sociological Association (ISA) has announced the establishment of a new internal initiative, the Queer ISA Network (QISA), aimed at supporting queer members within the organization. The launch coincides with the Fifth ISA Sociology Forum, held from July 6 to 11 at Mohammed V University......

Moroccan National Sought in Thailand for Girlfriend's Murder

Thai Authorities Enlist Interpol in Search for Fugitive Suspect Thai authorities have turned to Interpol for assistance in locating Bilal Chefinu, a Moroccan man accused of killing his girlfriend, a transgender woman named Thitikarn Dulikanon. The case has drawn significant attention as Chefinu remains......

Morocco’s Unyielding Position on LGBTQ+ Agenda: A Legal and Cultural Stalemate

In Morocco, the promotion of the LGBTQ+ agenda remains a deeply controversial and illegal subject, highlighting a stark contrast between deeply ingrained cultural and religious values and a small yet vocal group of advocates calling for change. Public opinion overwhelmingly rejects LGBTQ+ rights, with......