Tag: europe
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Germany: Esslingen am Neckar hosts first Christopher Street Day
On June 17, the town of Esslingen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Germany held its first Christopher Street Day in celebration of LGBT pride. I interviewed a local who helped organise the event.
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France: Quimper, Finistère hosts second pride festival
Quimper, France hosted the second iteration of its annual pride festival, “Pride of Quimper”, on June 17. The event began at Place Saint-Corentin in the city centre. I interviewed attendee Maïwenn.
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Estonian parliament passes legalization of same-sex marriage
Estonia’s parliament voted 55–34 to amend its Family Law Act to allow same-sex marriages from January 1. Estonia would be the first former Soviet country to do so if its president approves the legislation.