Tag: Latvia
It’s time for a Latvian discussion on gay rights
An unusual sight appears to anyone browsing Latvian media outlets in the last couple of days: All major publications and news sites are full of stories touching on the theme of homosexuality and gay rights.
Why this Latvian politician coming out was even braver than you think
Latvian foreign minister announced he was gay on Twitter last week, and wished his followers “good luck”.
Georgia Prime Minister calls for constitutional ban on equal marriage
At the end of March, Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili introduced an amendment to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman in the constitution.
MEPs worried by serious threats to freedom of expression
Members of the European Parliament are increasingly concerned by cancelled gay pride marches around Europe, and laws criminalising public support for LGBT rights.
Baltic Pride march gets green light in Latvia
The Baltic Pride march due to take place on Saturday 16 May in Riga, Latvia, will go ahead after a ban against the event was lifted on Friday morning.