Day: May 13, 2026

Malta is no longer Europe’s top-ranked country for LGBTQ+ rights, with Spain taking the number one spot in ILGA-Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map. The 18th annual Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries based on laws and policies affecting LGBTI communities. Spain’s rise to the top follows the introduction of new legal protections, a new independent equal […]

Iran’s football federation has reportedly submitted a list of conditions to FIFA ahead of the country’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a demand that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be banned at matches involving Iran. The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran said it would compete in the tournament in the United […]