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Three gays and a christian democrat: Irish presidential elections
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
gay, dublin, homosexuality, campaign, sinn fein, ireland, elections
In Turkey, only 'rotten' boys escape military service
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
gay, mustafa kemal atatürk, homosexuality, turkey, youth, job seekers, society
Eurovision 2011: French losers and queer angles
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
gay, gay rights, lgbt, eurovision, eurovision song contest, music, france
Gay culture in Istanbul: ‘We have the balls to say it out loud’
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
gay, gay rights, homosexuality, turkey, travel, sex, cities
Guide: the curiosity of Tel Aviv's dog, gay and religious beaches
A lowdown on the rules - or lack of - to alternately abide by at neighouring sections of the city's 14km stretch of coastline
gay, men and women, homosexuality, beach, separation, dog, travel
Brussels: did you know that 20% of EU workers work at night?
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
gay, belgium, safety and security at work , health, tour & taxis, brussels, europe on the ground
Adolfo Arrieta: 'Spain is totally unmanageable for anyone who wants to create art'
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?
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
gay, gay rights, hungary, budapest, eudebate on the ground, eudebate2009, cities
Michal Zygmunt: 'By 2010, Poland will be talking commercial gay movement'
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
gay, warsaw, religion, literature, european union, left-wing, journalism
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