Greece

“If we had been a man and woman then we would have been given a [shelter],” Sean Palmer said.

Greece is already ranked one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly countries in Europe.

The New Life conjures, with some dramatic liberties, the inspiration and writing of a groundbreaking defense of homosexuality called “Sexual Inversion.”

Meanwhile, Republicans in the U.S. are proposing bills to continue the practice of genital surgery on pre-verbal babies.

We had some of our preconceptions upended and learned a number of unexpected things about our new temporary home.

Fourteen countries already ban the harmful practice.

Police began suspecting Jensen when they received a call from a barista at Starbucks. She reported a pasty American hysterically demanding a “Kalamata olive latte.”

What’s the difference between street art and graffiti?

“I don’t care if Helen of Generes was mean. She did a lot. You think James of Corden is a walk in the park?” – Sappho, probably

The monastery of Mount Athos has forbidden women for 1000 years. Researchers are wondering why they just found “female” bones there.

The victim’s parents think that the police officers are getting off easy.

The attackers allegedly said, “We will kill you and your types.”

Angela Merkel, who has stated her adamant opposition to same-sex marriage, has a 74% approval rating. Where’s the disconnect?

“Our people have played a HUGE role in electing Trump!” boasted former Klan leader David Duke.

Greece’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved legislation legalizing civil partnerships for gay couples.

Greece’s new left-wing government has promised to grant same-sex couples legal status, in response to a 2013 international court decision condemning the country for discrimination.

ATHENS, Greece — Gay rights protesters have gathered outside Greece’s parliament after the government said it would delay legislation allowing civil unions for same-sex couples, despite a recent European court ruling against the country on the issue. About 500 people joined the peaceful protest in central Athens Friday, held while lawmakers prepared to vote on an anti-racism bill.

For gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies, June is a month of pride and celebration. Around the globe, LGBT Pride Month has been marked with parades and marches, festivals and dances, and in some cases, protests and counter-protests. In the United States, much of the celebrations have focused on a string of victories …

THESSALONIKI, Greece — Police say more than 6,000 people have marched through the streets of Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, in its third gay pride parade. Taking part was Mayor Yiannis Boutaris and the consuls of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland and Portugal.

LONDON — The World Health Organization has apologized for a claiming in a September report that half of the new HIV cases in Greece were acquired deliberately by people trying to claim government benefits.