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Three gays and a christian democrat: Irish presidential elections

('Tim Mac an Airchinnigh',) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:01:18 -0000

What do an 81-year-old sports commentator, a ‘Dragon’s Den’ panelist and an international gay rights activist (David Norris, pictured) have in common? They’ve all been put forth for the Irish presidency. But as the government scrambles to hold onto the ‘highest office in the land’, the public is steadily boiling with rage. Elections take place on 27 October

Never mind New York? Top five European countries for LGBT rights

('hkeet',) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:21:33 -0000

Whilst New York became the sixth American state to historically legalise same-sex marriage on 24 July, over in Europe, the Irish were protesting in Dublin for the same rights on 15 August. Yet whilst a city like New York saw its first gay pride over four decades ago, the first event of its kind was held in Prague only this month. Mapping the friendlies in Europe

In Turkey, only 'rotten' boys escape military service

('hkeet',) — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:00:00 -0000

It's an obligatory rite of passage for all Turkish men between the ages of 19 and 40. Ahmet, 32 and Murat, 28, will gain the respectability necessary for employment and marriage from it. Those exempt from military service are certified 'rotten', being physically or mentally disabled - that includes the obese and homosexuals. This group of young voters are also being targetted in the upcoming general elections in Turkey on 12 June

Eurovision 2011: French losers and queer angles

('Helen Crumpton',) — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:30:00 -0000

Do you have to be gay to be a eurovision fan? A French researcher has looked into the culture of the fan clubs of the famous European song contest. Whilst references to the competition are ever camp, good old eurovision has turned out to be an excellent recognition tool for sexual minorities - whether the European cultural elite like it or not

Is gay OK in catholic Croatia?

('bistra andreeva',) — Tue, 03 May 2011 13:15:55 -0000

The Balkan cliché of a traditional patriarchal society of machos is stable. We have all heard what happens every time the Serbs decide to have a Gay pride parade. But we are in Croatia now – a country that does not even count itself Balkan anymore, and which adopted a same sex partnerships bill in 2003

Gay culture in Istanbul: ‘We have the balls to say it out loud’

('Federico Iarlori',) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:37:51 -0000

Together with his partner, Sakir Yilmaz claims to be the owner of the first ‘openly’ gay bar-restaurant, Frappe Istanbul, in the famous party neighborhood of Beyoğlu. Interview

Guide: the curiosity of Tel Aviv's dog, gay and religious beaches

('Daiva Repe\xc4\x8dkait\xc4\x97',) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:30 -0000

A lowdown on the rules - or lack of - to alternately abide by at neighouring sections of the city's 14km stretch of coastline

Brussels: did you know that 20% of EU workers work at night?

('Darren Thompson',) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:39:02 -0000

The sun sets on the EU's epicentre. Thousands of workers leave their offices and an army of night time workers take their place. Many are young, and are unaware of the risks that this kind of work can bring. On the other hand, nights are considered to have a different and lively rhythm than the normal working day. We take to the streets to investigate

Adolfo Arrieta: 'Spain is totally unmanageable for anyone who wants to create art'

('Alexandra Baxter',) — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:45:00 -0000

In the run-up to the Savoy capital’s gay pride parade, the Spaniard-by-birth and French-by-choice talks art, homosexuality and May '68. We grab the renowned gay director, 66, during the Turin LGBT festival 2009

Is Hungary ready for same-sex unions?

('Alexandra Baxter',) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:25:45 -0000

Although four EU countries have already agreed to legalise homosexual marriage, Budapest, despite having initially given it the green light, has rejected the legislation. Now Hungary, and the 10% of its population who live with a long- term partner, are awaiting the national and European elections for an answer

Michal Zygmunt: 'By 2010, Poland will be talking commercial gay movement'

('Olia Yatskewich',) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000

30-year-old author of the book ‘New Romantic’, the journalist and editor of gay magazine ‘Dik Fagazine’ talks politics, left-wing politics and emotion-drained religion

Orgey.com

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0000

Organised via the internet, orgey offers often help sell holidays. A quick overview of the history of the old continent via this ancient practice which is present in almost all societies

Gayer than a handbag full of rainbows

Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 -0000

Six-colour Poland

('Daniel G. Ross',) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0000

The gay community is no longer hesitant to campaign for tolerance, despite the conservatism of the current Kaczyski government