LGBT

Russia Names LGBT Movement as Extremist, Terrorist Organisation

In a significant move reported by state media today, Russia has officially included what it terms as an "LGBT movement"…

10 months ago

Greece signs memorandum with Queer Destinations to promote LGBTQ+-friendly locations

Greek Tourism Ministry Olga Kefalogianni signed a memorandum of cooperation with Queer Destinations company on Thursday to promote Greece as…

11 months ago

LGBTI+ Travel: The top locations in Greece

Over the past ten years, the travel market for the LGBTI+ community has grown significantly. When travel peaked before the…

1 year ago

Corinth: Parents outraged by school balconies painted in supposed LGBTI+ flag colours

The painting of the "LGBTI+ flag colours" on the balconies of a school in Corinth has outraged parents. Several parents…

1 year ago

Erdoğan effigy with LGBT flag in Stockholm sparks Turkish outrage

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is calling for drastic measures to be taken by the governments in Stockholm and Copenhagen…

1 year ago

Sweden-born Helena Paparizou: "All children are born sexless, I also had doubts about my sexuality"

Helena Paparizou made a revelation about herself in an interview she gave recently, touching on the issue of sexuality. The…

2 years ago

Russian ice hockey player refuses to wear pro-LGBTQ+ jersey and cites Orthodoxy: "I'll stay true to my religion"

A Russian ice hockey player refused to wear a LGBTQ+ Pride jersey on a Tuesday night NHL match, citing his…

2 years ago

HIV infection rate increases in Turkey

The number of people infected with HIV in Turkey has increased by 460% in the last 10 years, says Ender…

2 years ago

Russia bans LGBT, transgender, 'pedophilia propaganda'

Russia has passed legislation banning what he calls the propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations, pedophilia and information capable of causing…

2 years ago

Latinopoulou on same-sex marriage: "It's unnatural and against our religion"

Afroditi Latinopoulou returned to social media with a new post, this time talking about adoption, marriage and the creation of…

2 years ago

First Gay Couple to Baptise Their Children in Greece Presided by Archbishop Elpidophoros

The first children of a gay couple to be baptised Greek Orthodox was preceded by his Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of…

3 years ago

"Unconditional" Athens Pride Festival rejects European LGBT Police Association

The Athens Pride Festival 2022 Committee has rejected the application of the European LGBT Police Association who wished to participate…

3 years ago

Greece set to allow same-sex civil marriage

The right to same-sex civil marriage is being seriously considered by the Greek government. The government has in principle accepted…

3 years ago

Live Webinar Event: In Conversation with Stephen Fry on 6 August 2021

Due to technical issues the Webinar Event with acclaimed actor, author and phillhelene Stephen Fry has been rescheduled for tomorrow…

3 years ago

Live Webinar Event: In Conversation with Stephen Fry on 5 August 2021

Join the conversation with much admired actor, comedian, author and longstanding philhellene Stephen Fry in The Hellenic Initiative Australia's forthcoming 'In Conversation' event, as…

3 years ago

Melbourne police raid leaves innocent Greek Australian man hurt

A Melbourne man, Nik Dimopoulos is in hospital and may lose the use of his left arm, following a violent…

6 years ago