LGBT
Appeals court to rule on LGBT activist murder on July 10
The Court of Appeals in Athens said on Tuesday that it will issue a verdict on the murder of LGBT activist Zak Kostopoulos in July 10, an announcement that was met with anger by the victim's family which accused the court of dragging its feet.
The Russian Supreme Court Recognized the LGBT Movement as Extremist and Banned It
The Supreme Court of Russia recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned its activities in the country, TASS reported, quoted by BTA.
The decision was taken at the request of the Ministry of Justice and is subject to immediate implementation.
Turkish Police Detain 113 at Istanbul’s Banned Pride Parade
Turkish police detained 113 people including protesters, activists and journalists at Istanbul's 21st Pride Parade on Sunday, which was banned like many other LGBT Pride month events across the country.
Bosnians Stand ‘Proud Together’ Ahead of Pride March
Drag show at Kvirhana Queer Festival in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo: SOC/Asja Mustajbasic.
Head of Italy’s Lazio Revokes Support for Pride Parade
Francesco Rocca, the president of the Lazio region who was chosen by right-wing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, said on Monday that he has revoked support for Roma Pride 2023 Queeresistenza (Queeresistance).
Serbian Rights Groups to Protest Over Wave of Homophobic Attacks
After two attacks in late February in Serbia's capital Belgrade on LGBT members, LGBT and human rights organizations have called a protest, also demanding a meeting with Police Minister Bratislav Gasic.
Ljubljana Film Festival back in full splendour or nearly there
The Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe) will delight film lovers for the 33rd time between 9 and 20 November, this time with 90 feature-length and some 30 short films.
Slovenian LGBT NGOs critical of Serbia’s ban on EuroPride
Ljubljana – LGBT organisations in Slovenia expressed their disappointment and concerns over Serbia’s recent decision to ban the EuroPride march that was supposed to take place in Belgrade this year. This shows the negligence by the current Serbian government in its treatment of social minorities, they said.
Turkey Frees 373 Detained at Banned Istanbul Pride March
Hundreds of LGBT activists detained for taking part in a banned Istanbul Pride Parade on Sunday were released on Monday after a night in detention.
"Police interrogation of 373 people who were detained yesterday is now over, and they will be sent to hospital before being released," the organisers of Istanbul Pride Week said.
European Rights Court Censures Bulgaria Over Homophobic Murder
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) building in Strasbourg, France. Photo: EPA-EFE.
The court said that Bulgaria must pay Stoyanova 7,000 euros in damages and 3,183.90 euros for costs and expenses for violating the European Convention on Human Rights.