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From Wall Street to Politics: Stefanos Kasselakis’ Bid to Become Greece’s First Openly LGBTQ+ Prime Minister
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Stefanos Kasselakis, a Greek-American entrepreneur and former Goldman Sachs trader, has taken the reins of Syriza, Greece’s opposition left-wing party, with aspirations to become Greece’s pioneering LGBTQ+ prime minister.
The 35-year-old, who previously held an executive position in the shipping industry, was an unexpected choice for the party leadership. Just...
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Spain’s First Openly Trans Senator Promises to Champion LGBTQ+ Rights Amidst Political Opposition
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In the wake of an inconclusive parliamentary election in July, Spain witnessed Carla Antonelli, a known trans activist and former actress, joining its Senate on 17 August, making her the country’s first openly trans senator.
Speaking passionately to the Thomson Reuters Foundation, Antonelli stated her unwavering commitment to guarding the...
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Massive Turnout at Warsaw Pride as Thousands Rally for LGBTQ+ Equality Ahead of Polish Elections
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Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of Warsaw on Saturday for the annual Pride parade, voicing their demands for equality and LGBTQ+ rights in the run-up to the Polish elections.
With the country's right-wing government seeking re-election, their opposition to what they label as "LGBT ideology" has...
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Tensions Rise as South Korean Pride Festival Battles Allegations of Illegal Road Occupation
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Tensions escalated as the organisers of the annual Daegu Queer Culture Festival in South Korea faced opposition from police and government workers over allegations of illegal road occupation.
On Saturday morning, approximately 500 government officials gathered in Dongseongno, the city's shopping district, to prevent the festival organisers from setting...
A recent poll has shown that 61% of Israelis are in favour of granting equal rights to LGBTQ+ individuals.
Conducted by the local television station Channel 13, the poll shows that the level of support is even higher among Jewish Israelis, with 68% expressing their support and only 17% opposing...