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Here are the 10 best countries for LGBTQ+ people to get married

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The top 10 best countries for LGBTQIA+ couples to get married has been ranked. Globally, 36 countries have legalised same-sex marriage – most recently Greece made history as the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to do so. Now the top 10 best countries for LGBTQIA+ couples to wed have been ranked, according to a new list compiled by Hitched.co.uk. Hitched experts analysed how long same-sex marriage has been legalised in a country and the average cost of a wedding in each country (according to the Money.co.uk calculator). They also referenced the…

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Here’s the Drag Race judge set to compete in Eurovision 2024

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A judge from the Drag Race franchise has been confirmed as one of the competitors in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Back in May, Loreen made history when she conquered the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her hypnotic pop track Tattoo, becoming the first woman – and second person overall after Ireland’s Johnny Logan – to win twice. Due to the ‘Euphoria’ singer’s incredible accomplishment, Sweden was granted the hosting duties for next year’s festivities – which are set to take place in Malmö at the Malmö arena. This will…

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Belgium plans ban of ‘conversion therapy’ for all LGBTQ+ people

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Legislation to ban ‘conversion therapy’ has been announced in Belgium, bringing an end to the cruel practice for all LGBTQ+ people. The state’s Secretary for Gender Equality, Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Sarah Schlitz, gave more details in a press release. “Belgium is a pioneer in the field of LGBTQ rights,” part of it read. “Numerous legislative reforms and social efforts bear witness to this, but a ban [on conversion practices] was sadly missing from our legislative arsenal.” Belgium is known for having comprehensive legal protections for LGBTQ+ people. This includes…

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Belgian Catholic bishops allow blessings for “committed” same-sex unions, defying Vatican

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Catholic bishops in Belgium have defied the Vatican, and agreed to authorise prayer and blessings for “committed” same-sex partnerships. The decision was announced in a document released via the Bishops’ Conference of Belgium website on 20 September. It outlined that Flemish Roman Catholic bishops have allowed the blessings of same-sex marriages. However, they stressed that this was not “what the church understands by a sacramental marriage.” The blessing includes a ritual of prayer and a commitment to be faithful to each other. The move is a step toward becoming a…

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