Woensdag 17 juni 2026 — Editie #17
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Crime

Thieves Steal Safe from Gay Bar in Quick Burglary

Thieves broke into a gay bar and stole a safe very quickly.

Friends of the bar are now asking the community for help. A gay bar was recently targeted by burglars. The thieves worked extremely fast. They managed to steal a safe from the premises. The burglary happened in minutes. Security footage likely captured the incident. The criminals knew exactly what they wanted. They went straight for the safe and left. Gay bars are important safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. They are places where people can be themselves. A crime like this affects more than just the business. It also affects the community that depends on the bar. Friends and supporters of the bar are now asking for help. The…

International · Editorial · May 17
Crime

Saxony: Three-quarters of hate crimes against queers have right-wing motives

Hate crimes against queer people are increasing in German state Saxony. Three-quarters of these crimes are committed by right-wing…

Germany · Editorial · May 16
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America is normalising violence against queer people again

Violence against LGBTQ+ people is rising again in America. Experts warn that anti-queer hate is becoming dangerously normalised in…

United States · Editorial · May 16
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Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people surge in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern reports rising crimes targeting queer individuals. Regional crime statistics show a significant increase. Attacks…

Germany · Editorial · May 15
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Vandals spray homophobic slurs on gay bars twice in one day

Vandals spray-painted homophobic slurs on gay bars twice within 24 hours. Police are actively investigating the hate crime and searching…

International · Editorial · May 15
Crime

Suspect surrenders after fatal stabbing of trans student at University of Washington

A transgender student at University of Washington was fatally stabbed in a violent attack. The suspect has surrendered to police as the…

United States · Editorial · May 15
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Transgender student stabbed and killed in Seattle

A transgender college student was stabbed to death in Seattle. Police are still searching for the suspect. A transgender college student…

United States · Editorial · May 15
Crime

Court decides on extradition of convicted neo-Nazi Sven Liebich

On 18 May, a court in Pilsen will rule on the extradition of convicted neo-Nazi Sven Liebich, also…

Germany · Editorial · May 12 · 2 min read
Crime

19-Year-Old Transgender Student Fatally Stabbed at University of Washington

A 19-year-old transgender student at the University of Washington was fatally stabbed. The case…

United States · Editorial · May 12 · 2 min read
Crime

Gay dad speaks out against exploitation of LGBTQ+ people for viral content

Gay couple David and Anthony Vulin are speaking out after a MAGA influencer targeted them for…

International · Editorial · May 12 · 2 min read
Crime

Foundation Chief Attacked for Sexual Orientation

Helmut Metzner, head of the Magnus Hirschfeld Foundation, was verbally abused and physically…

Germany · Editorial · May 8 · 2 min read
Crime

Gay man killed by roommate over sexual orientation

A gay man in Germany was murdered by his temporary roommate. The roommate reportedly despised him…

Germany · Editorial · May 8 · 2 min read
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Dijon: Homophobic attacks return to cruising spot at Kir Lake

At least three homophobic attacks occurred at Kir Lake in Dijon during April. Men engaged in…

France · Editorial · May 8 · 2 min read
Crime

Man charged with ritually murdering gay flatmate faces life sentence

A man is accused of killing his gay flatmate in ritualistic manner. He reportedly believed gay men…

International · Editorial · May 8 · 2 min read
Crime

Court weakens protective order against Pasha, sparking outrage

A court has weakened a protective order against a person named Pasha, causing widespread…

United States · Editorial · May 8 · 2 min read
Crime

Police raid suspected neo-Nazi homes after CSD attacks

Police in North Rhine-Westphalia are searching homes of suspected neo-Nazis. The raids relate to…

Germany · Editorial · May 8 · 1 min read
Crime

Homophobic and Racist Violence in Berlin Metro

A man attacked two women and one man in Berlin's metro. He insulted them with racist and…

Germany · Editorial · May 4 · 1 min read
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Police Arrest Hate Crime Suspect After Evading Subway Fare Payment

A man was arrested for attacking a gay victim. He used anti-gay language and violence. Police…

International · Editorial · May 3 · 2 min read
Crime

Far-right extremist Sven Liebich fights extradition to Germany

Far-right extremist Sven Liebich was arrested in Czechia on 9 April. He is legally resisting…

Germany · Editorial · May 2 · 1 min read
Crime

Man Seriously Injured in Violent Late-Night Mob Attack

A man was hospitalised with serious injuries following a late-night mob attack. Police are…

International · Editorial · May 2 · 2 min read
Crime

Fire at LGBTQ+ club Pink Punters in Milton Keynes was accidental

A fire at the popular LGBTQ+ club Pink Punters in Milton Keynes was accidental, Thames Valley…

United Kingdom · Editorial · May 2 · 2 min read
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Man in critical condition following suspected homophobic attack in Bristol

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after a suspected homophobic attack in Bristol city…

United Kingdom · Editorial · May 2 · 2 min read
Crime

Cocoland site reopens: investigation launched into platform

The Cocoland chat site has reappeared after closure in 2024. Paris prosecutors have opened an…

France · Editorial · April 29 · 2 min read
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Wife of Renee Good calls on FBI to release SUV for state investigation

Renee Good's wife is demanding the FBI return an SUV linked to her death. The vehicle is needed…

United States · Editorial · April 28 · 2 min read
Crime

From Red Carpet to Chaos: Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

LGBTQ+ journalist Joe Reberkenny from the Washington Blade attended the White House…

United States · Editorial · April 28 · 2 min read
Crime

Homophobia Shapes Criminal Cases Against LGBTQ+ Activists in Kazakhstan

Two LGBTQ+ activists in Kazakhstan received guilty verdicts on the same day. Human rights groups…

Kazakhstan · Editorial · April 27 · 2 min read
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Man charged over nightclub shooting with unprecedented hate intimidation charge

Timothy James Truett (37) faces charges over a shooting outside a gay nightclub in Myrtle Beach.…

Editorial · May 4 · 1 min read

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