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29 May 2008Turkish gay rights group closed down by court 3 A leading gay rights organisation has been ordered to dissolve itself by a court in Turkey. -
29 May 2008NY Governor tells state agencies to recognise same-sex marriages 3 Gay and lesbian couples who married in countries or US states where same-sex marriage is legal will have their status recognised by the state of New York. -
29 May 2008Rainbow flag will fly over Plymouth on Pride + The flag of the gay community will fly from Plymouth Guildhall this year for the first time, to mark the city’s prideevent. -
29 May 2008Boys only run to raise funds for testicular cancer research + 300 men have already signed up to get fit with their footballing heroes this weekend and raise money and awareness for male cancer research. -
29 May 2008Same-sex weddings begin in California next month 2 The California Office of Vital Records has announced that the state will begin granting marriage licenses to lesbian and gay couples on June 17th. -
29 May 2008Australian diver comes out ahead of Olympics 3 Like many athletes around the world, Australian Matthew Mitcham fought his way to the top of his sport to qualify for the Beijing Olympic Games. -
28 May 2008Stonewall launches free phone service + Advice and information and guidance on issues affecting lesbian and gay life, from civil partnerships and parenting to housing and health, is now available for free. -
28 May 2008Swedes donate 5,000 euros to Warsaw Pride + The organisers of EuroPride 2008 have revealed that they are supporting this weekend's Pride festival in Warsaw with a grant. -
28 May 2008JoJo’s asylum decision delayed by medical evidence + A gay Syrian claiming asylum in the UK has been told that he must wait for a case review hearing before he will receive a decision from an immigration tribunal on whether or not he can remain in the UK. -
28 May 2008UNAIDS: HIV+ travel restrictions are not justified 1 A United Nations body has said that travel restrictions on people who are HIV+ are discriminatory and have no public health justification. -
28 May 2008Bristol to host fifth annual Bear Fiesta + Gay venues in Bristol are preparing for a three-day celebration of heft, as the Bear Fiesta descends on the city once again. -
28 May 2008COMMENT: Nul points for Eurovision 2008 5 While relieved that the feared homophobic violence on the streets of Belgrade did not materialise, the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest failed to impress. -
28 May 2008Gay socialist “ready” to run for President of France 2 One of Europe's most high-profile gay politicians has indicated he is ready to run for leader of France's Parti Socialiste and possibly the Presidency. -
28 May 2008Mayor of Berlin unveils memorial to gay victims of Nazis 4 The first openly gay Mayor of Berlin has opened a new memorial in the city to the homosexual victims of Nazi oppression. -
28 May 2008Riga Pride marchers “heroes and warriors” says MEP + The European Parliament Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights has condemned the actions of Roman Catholic leaders in Latvia. -
27 May 2008Police protect Pride marchers in Romania + The Pride parade in the Romanian capital passed off peacefully on Saturday, with more than 1,000 police officers on the streets protecting participants.
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27 May 2008COMMENT: Gay students abandoned by parents enter ‘postcode lottery’ 1 Two years ago at the age of 19, James left home after his stepfather repeatedly beat him because he was gay. -
27 May 2008Schools OUT organiser Paul Patrick dies 4 An outspoken advocate for the rights of gay and lesbian teachers and pupils has died. -
27 May 2008Australian sporting hero named as Gay Games ambassador + Australian Michelle Ferris, one of cycling's all-time sprint stars, has been selected by the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) to be the newest Gay Games Ambassador. -
27 May 2008More changes at The Advocate as new editor appointed + Jon Barrett has been named as the new editor in chief of leading US gay publication The Advocate.
