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Poland recognises same-sex marriages, sees rush weddings organised abroad
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (203+ words) Inbox. lv Poland recognises same-sex marriages, sees rush weddings organised abroad Today's FOCUS takes us to Poland, one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriage nor civil partnership for same-sex couples is legal in the…...
Turkey police detain dozens at LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (70+ words) Inbox. lv Turkey police detain dozens at LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul that went ahead despite a ban by local authorities. Homosexuality…...
Rainbow flags, Ligo songs, and protesters: how the anniversary pride took place in the center of Riga (photos)
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LGBTQ rights in Hungary: 'We are very hopeful that changes will be made"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (88+ words) LGBTQ rights in Hungary: 'We are very hopeful that changes will be made' Inbox. lv LGBTQ rights in Hungary: 'We are very hopeful that changes will be made' The election of the Hungary's new centre-right prime minister, Peter Magyar, in…...
Israel: Tel Aviv pride marchers push for LGBTQ+ equality amid tensions and war
2+ week, 4+ day ago (61+ words) Inbox. lv Israel: Tel Aviv pride marchers push for LGBTQ+ equality amid tensions and war Thousands of people joined the Tel Aviv Pride parade on 12 June, filling the city's seafront with rainbow flags, music and calls for greater LGBTQ+ rights…...
Parade, Concerts, and Discussions: Riga Pride Week is Underway
2+ week, 6+ day ago (289+ words) Inbox. lv Parade, Concerts, and Discussions: Riga Pride Week is Underway This week, the Latvian capital is hosting the Riga Pride 2026 festival, which brings together dozens of events dedicated to human rights, equality, and diversity issues. The festival program includes…...
Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (53+ words) Inbox. lv Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by…...
The Pentagon Released Video of a Flying 'Alien': Mysterious Object Captured in the Sky Over the U. S.
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (111+ words) Inbox. lv The Pentagon Released Video of a Flying 'Alien': Mysterious Object Captured in the Sky Over the U. S. Sarauj! Latvia beats USA at ice hockey world championship Alexander Rumyantsev - a true legend of Latvian ballet All smiles as King and…...
The Gender Question: Two or More? " Which Bills Have Been Buried in the Saeima of Latvia
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) Inbox. lv The Gender Question: Two or More? " Which Bills Have Been Buried in the Saeima of Latvia The fate of the opposition in the Saeima is usually unenviable: parliamentary sessions change, but the "rule" remains " at least 80 percent of…...
Top Russian publisher rejects accusations of 'LGBT extremism' following police probe
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (60+ words) Inbox. lv Top Russian publisher rejects accusations of 'LGBT extremism' following police probe The Kremlin has for years been hardening repressive laws against the LGBTQ community as part of what President Vladimir Putin touts as a drive to promote 'traditional…...