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Journalists Attacked, Hurt in Georgia at Anti-LGBTQ Protest
A protest against a planned LGBT march in the Georgian capital turned violent Monday as demonstrators attacked and injured some 20 journalists covering the event.
Out Luxembourg PM in 'Serious but Stable' Condition with Virus
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel is in a "serious but stable" condition and will remain in the hospital for up to four more days after he was unable to shake a bout of COVID-19 that developed over a week ago, the government said.
European Watchdog Warns Hungary Over Possible Rights Abuses
Recent laws introduced in Hungary regulating marriage and gender identity risk discriminating against LGBT people and should have been put to citizens for public consultation before they were passed, Europe's top human rights watchdog said Tuesday.
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Eduardo Leite Comes Out as Gay
Brazilian politician Eduardo Leite, who is running for the presidency, announced he is gay, challenging the nation's proudly homophobic leader, Jair Bolsonaro.
Spain Restricts Some Nightlife as Virus Surges among Young
Faced with soaring numbers of new coronavirus infections among unvaccinated young people, some Spanish regions are rolling back curbs on nightlife only weeks after dropping them.
Press Watchdog Puts Hungarian PM Orban on 'Predators' List
Press watchdog Reporters Without Borders has put Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on its list of "predators," the first time a Western European leader has been placed in the line-up of heads of state who "crack down massively" on press freedom.
Watch: Food Ad Allegedly Violates Russia's 'Gay Propaganda' Law
Two moms and their two daughters were featured in a healthy food ad for popular Russian food retailer VkusVillA and the promo spot allegedly violated the country's "gay propaganda" law.
Scale, Details of massive Kaseya Ransomware Attack Emerge
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record, with some details emerging about how the Russia-linked gang responsible breached the company whose software was the conduit.
Pride on the Horizon: How Malta Became Europe's LGBTQ Holiday Hot Spot
Offering luxury and boutique hotels, 300 days of sunshine per year, history, gastronomy, nightlife, and more, Malta — and its sister islands Gozo and Comino — has emerged as a go-to destination for LGBTQ travelers.
French Far-Right Chief Lays Out Plans for Presidential Race
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will stick with her strategy of making her party a more mainstream political force despite a stinging loss in France's regional elections, and that tactic will carry her into next year's presidential race.
Some EU Newspapers Refuse to Publish Ads from Hungarian PM
The Times of Malta on Thursday joined several other European newspapers in refusing requests from Hungary's government to publish a full-page paid advertisement featuring Prime Minister Viktor Orban's vision for the future of the European Union.
WHO Warns of Delta Variant Surge in Europe
The head of the World Health Organization's Europe office says a 10-week drop in COVID-19 cases in the region has ended, and warned that a new wave could loom unless people "remain disciplined" and more people get vaccinated.
France Legalizes IVF for Lesbians and Single Women
France's lower house of parliament adopted a law Tuesday that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time.
Spain Takes First Step to Legalize Gender Self-Determination
The Spanish Cabinet on Tuesday passed a draft bill on LGBTI rights that will seek parliamentary approval to allow transgender people over 16 to freely change their gender and name without doctors or witnesses intervening in the process.
Slow Tourism Start on Greek Island of Samos But Businesses Optimistic
Business owners are putting on a brave face, opening hotels, shops and restaurants, hoping the season will pick up as the summer wears on, vaccine drives speed up and confidence in travel increases.
New Australian Study Reveals Lack of Acceptance for LGBTQ Indigenous Community
A new Western Australia study reveals the complex experiences of those living at the intersection of being both Indigenous and part of the LGBTQ community.
President of Czech Republic Calls Trans People 'Inherently Disgusting'
Miloš Zeman, president of the Czech Republic, defended a new anti-LGTBQ law in Hungary and declared trans people to be "inherently disgusting."
Macron: EU Needs to Fight 'Illiberal Values' Inside Bloc
French president Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that the European Union needs to fight a "cultural" and "civilizational" battle to stop the rise of illiberal ideas across the 27-nation bloc that he believes are threatening European values at their core.
Big Pride Parade in Paris; Turkish Police Stop Marchers
Police in riot gear blocked streets to try to thwart Pride marchers in Istanbul, while thousands turned out joyfully in Paris and elsewhere in Europe after pandemic privations - although setbacks against LGBTQ rights tempered some of the celebratory air.
A Look at Travel Rules in Popular European Destinations
Europe is opening up to Americans and other visitors after more than a year of COVID-induced restrictions. But travelers will need patience to figure out who's allowed into which country, how and when.