German LGBT activist badly beaten in Belgrade
A German man who participated at a conference on LGBT rights was in intensive care Saturday after he was severely beaten by unknown attackers in Belgrade, a doctor said.
Parents protest bid to teach about sexuality
More than 65,000 parents and teachers in southern Germany have signed an online petition against plans to teach children about homosexuality in school.
Homophobia now has a 'pronounced opponent'
Ex-footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger came out on Wednesday. His says his decision means homophobia now has a "pronounced opponent" making him The Local's German of the Week.
Hitzlsperger: 'Why I decided to come out'
UPDATE: Former German international Thomas Hitzlsperger said on Wednesday he had decided to become the first prominent footballer to reveal he was gay to spark a public debate about homosexuality in sport.
Europe's largest gay festival held in Berlin
Nearly half a million people in Berlin celebrated on Saturday the 21st annual gay-lesbian city festival – the largest gathering of its kind in Europe.
Gay pride parade targets Russian repression
Camp costumes and colourful drag flooded the streets of Berlin on Saturday as hundreds of thousands took part in the city's annual Christopher Street Day gay pride parade.
Women's football confronts gay taboos
Gay players have long struggled for acceptance in the world of sports, and as Germany prepares for the Women's World Cup, their issues are again at the fore. Current and former players say progress has been made, but not enough.
Former Catholic theologian says much of the clergy is gay
The former publisher of a conservative Catholic magazine has claimed that a large share of Catholic clergy is gay, and called for the Church to change its homophobic attitude and teaching.
Lesbian Holocaust memorial plan upsets historians
Holocaust scholars on Thursday attacked a bid to include images of kissing lesbians in a monument dedicated to the thousands of homosexuals persecuted by the Nazis, saying it distorted history.
Bolt blitzes to new 100m world record in Berlin
Jamaican Usain Bolt added the world crown to his Olympic title as he scorched to victory in a world record 9.58 seconds in the men's 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin on Sunday.
Cologne celebrates Christopher Street Day
Hundreds of thousands of people showed their support for gay rights by turning our for Cologne's annual Christopher Street Day parade on Sunday.