Golden Coast 2025: A New Era for Rap and Inclusivity in Dijon Every year, music festivals continue to shape the cultural heartbeat of France. In 2025, all eyes turned to Dijon, emerging as the country’s newest rap capital with Golden Coast—a groundbreaking event that fuses sound, creativity, and community. More than just booming speakers and […]

Honoring Robert Badinter: A Champion of Justice Enters the Panthéon A Historic Tribute to a Defender of Human Rights In a powerful gesture of national gratitude, France will enshrine Robert Badinter in the Panthéon, one of the country’s highest honors. The induction ceremony is set for October 9, 2025—marking the anniversary of the death penalty’s

Historic Pride in Pécs Record-Breaking Pride March in Defiance of Government Ban The city of Pécs in southern Hungary witnessed an unprecedented Pride March, with an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people taking to the streets, as reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP). This turnout represents a nearly sevenfold increase from past events, making it the largest

“Queen Size”: The Groundbreaking Web Series Redefining Bedroom Conversations A Bed, Three Contestants, and One Ambitious Mission Quotidien breaks new ground with “Queen Size”, a boldly original digital series that transforms a queen-sized bed into a stage for unfiltered dialogue and playful competition. Hosted by acclaimed sex writer Maïa Mazaurette, the show brings together three

XS Bar Lyon could be forced to close 🏳️‍🌈 XS Bar facing city hall pressure over outdoor violations For over 15 years, XS Bar has stood at the heart of Lyon’s Presqu’île as a beloved institution in the city’s LGBT+ nightlife. With just 17 square meters inside, the venue is known for its vibrant energy

Nasty Pig: A New York Queer Fashion Icon Introduction to Nasty Pig Nasty Pig is a pioneering clothing and accessories label born in New York City during the 1990s. Founded by creative partners David Lauterstein and Fred Kearney, the brand quickly established itself as a bold force in queer fashion and LGBTQ+ culture. More than

Slovakia Sparks Controversy with Constitutional Amendment Impacting LGBT+ Rights Parliament Pushes Reform Despite EU Concerns Slovakia’s Parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that significantly restricts the rights of LGBT+ individuals and elevates national legislation above European Union directives. Championed by Prime Minister Robert Fico, the reform has been touted as a “constitutional barrier against progressivism,”

Understanding the Harmful Impact of Pinkwashing on the LGBTQ+ Community Pinkwashing has become a growing concern in discussions about LGBTQIA+ rights. It refers to the use of rainbow-colored branding or messaging to create a façade of inclusivity—without making any real effort to support the LGBTQ+ community. While on the surface it may seem to raise

Historic Inclusion of LGBT+ Groups in Jubilee Celebrations For the first time ever, LGBT+ Christian organizations and their allies were officially granted access to pass through the Holy Door of the Jubilee at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, on September 6 and 7. This momentous occasion, part of the Holy Year held every 25 years,