Europe
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Most new HIV infections in Europe are in Russia
Wednesday, January 11, 2017In Russia, new infections are up 133% since 2006. -
Europe’s first ‘ex-gay’ conversion therapy ban could send violators to jail
Tuesday, December 6, 2016Those convicted face fines up to $5,000, or up to five years behind bars. -
France will no longer force the sterilization of transgender people
Sunday, October 16, 2016Transgender people in France will still need to petition the court, but will not be required to undergo any medical procedures. -
France ends ban on gay, bisexual men donating blood, with a catch
Monday, July 11, 2016All French men are now officially allowed to donate blood, so long as they abstain from sex with men for a year. -
Estonia gay partnership law comes into effect amid legal confusion
Saturday, January 2, 2016Estonia in 2014 became the first former Soviet republic to approve gay civil unions, but Parliament has not yet adopted laws required to implement that decision. -
Slovenians vote on whether to uphold same‑sex marriage law
Sunday, December 20, 2015Slovenians held a referendum Sunday on whether to allow same-sex marriage for the first time in any of the former communist nations of Central and Eastern Europe. -
Portugal allows same-sex adoption, artificial insemination
Saturday, November 21, 2015Left-of-center parties used their outright parliamentary majority to ensure the bills passed Friday. -
Ukrainian lawmakers approve gay rights bill
Saturday, November 14, 2015Ukrainian lawmakers have approved a bill that bans discrimination of gays, key legislation intended to help pave the way for visa-free travel between Ukraine and the European Union. -
Turkish police use water cannons to disperse participants at LGBT pride rally
Sunday, June 28, 2015Turkish police used water cannons and tear gas against LGBT pride marchers trying to rally in Istanbul's central square on Sunday, forcing the thousands of demonstrators to gather several blocks away. -
Kyrgyzstan passes draft anti-LGBT ‘propaganda’ bill that’s worse that Russia
Wednesday, June 24, 2015The legislation passed through an initial reading in October, but had been stalled until Wednesday's vote. Another parliamentary vote is required before the legislation is submitted to Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev, whose signature is necessary for…
