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Hungarian prosecutors dropped charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony over organizing last year’s Pride march after the European Court of Justice ruled Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ laws violate EU rules; the march reportedly drew a record crowd of about 200,000, and Karacsony said freedom and love cannot be banned.
Two people were shot near the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan's Greenwich Village during the end of NYC's Pride March, with one in critical condition; police are investigating and have not identified a suspect, and it is unclear if the incident is related to the Pride celebrations.
Hungary's LGBTQ+ community plans to hold a Pride march in Budapest despite a government ban and threats of legal repercussions, including fines and jail time, as part of broader anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The march aims to be the largest in Hungary's history, facing opposition from right-wing groups and government authorities, but garnering support from European officials and allies advocating for equal rights and freedom of assembly.
Tens of thousands of people in Bucharest participated in an LGBTQ Pride march demanding legal recognition and equal rights for same-sex couples, amid rising far-right influence and ongoing discrimination in Romania, which has yet to recognize same-sex relationships despite a 2023 European Court of Human Rights ruling.
Over 2,000 people participated in a gay pride event in New Delhi, India, advocating for equality and raising concerns about the country's restrictive laws. Despite progress in expanding legal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, including the decriminalization of homosexuality in 2018, the Indian Supreme Court recently refused to legalize same-sex marriages. The court called for awareness campaigns and support services for the LGBTQ+ community but stopped short of granting legal recognition to same-sex unions. While attitudes towards same-sex couples have shifted in recent years, they still face harassment in many Indian communities.
Vice President Lai Ching-te, the front-runner in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election, joined an estimated 180,000 people at east Asia's largest Pride march in Taipei. Lai, representing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, aimed to solidify the party's support for LGBTQ+ rights and liberal values. While Lai expressed gratitude for the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2019, he emphasized that it was just the beginning of promoting diversity. The event highlighted Taiwan's progressive stance on LGBTQ+ issues, in contrast to neighboring China's restrictions and crackdown on activists.
Activists in Istanbul defied a ban to hold an annual gay pride march, one month after Turkey's election followed a homophobic hate-filled campaign. Turkey's LGBTQ community fears more pressure after conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the May vote to extend his rule until 2028. More than 40 protesters were detained, according to demonstration groups. This year's pride march started and finished earlier than expected without any street clashes or police violence.
The Columbus Pride March 2023 was a vibrant celebration of diversity and LGBTQ+ rights, with participants from all walks of life coming together to show their support. The event featured colorful floats, lively music, and enthusiastic crowds, all united in their commitment to equality and acceptance.
Far-right activists have issued threats against the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March, set to take place on Thursday afternoon, with at least one individual arrested ahead of the march because of threats he made. The march will serve as a demonstration of liberal values and pluralism, with the Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance stating it intends to hold it as "an event for everyone." Volunteers from the "Mothers Against Violence" group will be present throughout the city center in order to prevent LGBT-phobic acts in the hours after the march.