Hungarian writer and gay rights activist found dead in Rome
Budapest, Hungary – Gergely Homonnay, a prominent Hungarian writer and gay rights activist, was found dead on New Year’s EveContinue Reading
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International school in Prague introduces gender-neutral toilets
Prague, Czech Republic – The International School in Prague (ISP) has introduced gender-neutral toilets on its premises, Expats.cz reported thisContinue Reading
Hungary: Films “promoting LGBT topics” receive same rating as violent horror movies
Budapest, Hungary – Some films featuring LGBT themes will now face the same restrictions as violent horror movies, according toContinue Reading
Hungarian LGBT activist Dorottya Rédai among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2021
Budapest, Hungary – The Hungarian academic and activist Dorottya Rédai, who spearheaded the development of the children’s book A FairyContinue Reading
Growing number of Czech teenagers identify as transgender
Prague, Czech Republic – An increasing number of Czech teenagers identify as transgender, a team of researchers has found. AccordingContinue Reading
“Slovak Billie Eilish” becomes first to be featured on Times Square billboard
Bratislava, Slovakia – Singer Karin Ann, often dubbed the “Slovak Billie Eilish”, became the first Slovak to be featured onContinue Reading
Poland: Donald Tusk expresses support for legalizing same-sex unions
Warsaw, Poland – Donald Tusk, the head of Poland’s largest opposition party Civic Platform (PO), promised legalizing same-sex partnerships wouldContinue Reading
Are social taboos in Poland starting to change?
Warsaw, Poland – Located at the very heart of Europe, Poland has much to offer and a proud history. ItContinue Reading
Opinion: Five reasons why Fidesz’s anti-LGBT crusade will not be successful
Anti-immigrant sentiment and overt islamophobia helped Viktor Orbán win his third consecutive term in 2018. He might find it difficultContinue Reading
Hungarian bookshops required to cover up LGBT-themed children’s books
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian booksellers are now required to cover up in “closed wrapping” children’s books that are seen asContinue Reading
Czech Reclaim Pride group wants to come back to fundamentals of queer activism
Prague, Czech Republic – With its alternative “protest march” planned this Saturday in Prague, the Czech chapter of the ReclaimContinue Reading
Prague Pride: “LGBT people are less afraid to speak their truth”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Renato de Leon from Prague Pride, which kicked off yesterday and runs all week untilContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton sends support to LGBT people ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix
Budapest, Hungary – Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton took to social media to express his support to Hungary’s LGBT communityContinue Reading
Hungary sanctioned for fans’ homophobic and racist behaviour during Euro 2020 matches
Budapest, Hungary – UEFA has ordered Hungary to play two games behind closed doors in response to homophobic and racistContinue Reading
Hungarian shop fined for selling book about “rainbow families” without clear notice
Budapest, Hungary – A bookshop chain in Hungary has been fined for selling a children’s story depicting a day inContinue Reading
Hungary has no place in the EU, says Dutch PM
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary has no place in the EU anymore with its new law on homosexuality, Dutch Prime MinisterContinue Reading
UEFA opens investigation into potential racist and homophobic behaviour of Hungarian fans
Budapest, Hungary – UEFA has launched an investigation into “potential discriminatory incidents” during Hungary’s opening two games at Euro 2020Continue Reading
Orban’s dirty little trick: Conflating pedophilia with homosexuality
Budapest, Hungary – Almost a year ago, it came to light that the Hungarian government had tried to bury the caseContinue Reading
V4 “Family Declaration” seen as vehicle for social conservative drive in EU
It looks like a benign, if rather anodyne, document expressing support for families. But the “Declaration Pro Familia” signed byContinue Reading
Czech marriage equality bill faces uncertain future after “historic vote”
Prague, Czech Republic – Despite the Czech Republic inching closer to legalising same-sex marriage following Thursday’s “historic vote“, the fateContinue Reading