“Psychosexual Disorder” – courageous student sues publisher in China

by Sabine Hannakampf

A lesbian student of the “South China Normal University” sued the publisher of a textbook describing homosexuality as a “psychosexual disorder”. Her pseudonym XiXi was created in reference to Sisyphus and stands symbolically for her years of struggle.

Sweden: Pop star with Kurdish roots comes out as gay

by Leander Milbrecht

Darin Zanyar came out to Instagram as gay. The 33-year-old is one of Sweden’s most famous pop stars – with seven number one albums. The singer with Kurdish roots has also become a role model for the Kurdish community through his courageous step.

Poland: President Duda is sworn in – and the opposition wears rainbows

by Leander Milbrecht

Colorful protest: With clothes and face masks in rainbow colours, the opposition yesterday, at the swearing-in of newly elected President Andrzej Duda, sent a clear signal against his queer politics – which, together with the tough election campaign, divided the country more deeply than ever.

Hottest gay beaches: Italy

by Leander Milbrecht

Italy offers everything that gay tourists could wish for. We have looked at the different regions and collected the best gay beaches for you. You can find the hottest gay beaches in Sardinia here. Apulia 1. D’Ayala beach in Commenda …

Love is not tourism! Binational couples still separated

by Christian Knuth

Almost under the radar of the (queer) public, a fight for the rights of binational couples has been smouldering for months. They are often denied to see each other again due to corona travel restrictions.

Alone against the wings of windmills: How a German fights for the Cyprus gay scene

by Leander Milbrecht

Werner R. had a dream: to build a gay sauna in Larnaca, to give the community a home, to gradually expand the gay infrastructure – and to make Cyprus the new gay hotspot of the Mediterranean. But he did the calculation without taking into account the corrupt authorities and the Greek Orthodox Church.

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2020

by Redaktion

Sweden, Canada und Malta ranking highest / US federal states in a specific separate index

The diversification of evaluation criteria and thus resulting changes of ranks in the eighth SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index conceal the fact that the global liberalisation process has slowed down considerably. The new ranking of the US states provides travellers with detailed information and gives some surprising informaion about the striking regional differences in „God’s own Country“ after almost four years of Trump administration.

Invitation to paradise – Welcome to Boracay

by Leander Milbrecht

Boracay Island is a beautiful paradise in the Philippines. The small island is located approximately 315 kilometres south of Manila. The peaceful Boracay, famous for it’s White Beach, was awarded as the Best Island in the World in 2012. Two exquisite, gay-friendly resorts await you there: Nigi Nigi Nu Noos and Pinjalo Resort Villas.