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Trans flag may be hoisted at Berlin authorities for trans visibility day March 31 is International Trans Visibility Day. As part of the corresponding celebrations, the Berlin district government will raise the blue-pink-white flag and thus clearly take a stand on a topic that has long played a somewhat subordinate role even within the community. The hoisting of the flag had to be applied for Anyone who is a little familiar with the community and the political decisions associated with it will quickly realize that one or two battles have had to be fought here. Unforgotten are the discussions, in whose context for and against the hoisting of rainbow flags in the context of the CSD was discussed. The Berlin authorities also had to make an application to allow the trans flag to fly in time for the International Day of Trans Visibility. That the capital has decided to set an example here is k...

Love Island: Pass for Jess because she is transgender The new season of Love Island is just three episodes as and already there is the first small scandal in the round. The net is already hotly debated and once again the question arises "How open is society?" or "How difficult do queers have it in everyday life?" The two participants around whom a lot revolves in the course of the discussions are Jess and Adriano. There was an early sizzle between the two, but after two days of intense flirting, the togetherness and the prospect of "more" has come to an end. Adriano lost interest in Jess when he learned that she is transgender. The 7th season Love Island - What happened between Adriano and Jess? For the seventh time by now, RTL Zwei is airing the popular flirting and dating show "Love Island - Heiße Flirts & wahre Liebe." The candidates have until April 11 to find their true love. Everything on a t...

TV presenter Jochen Schropp finally got married The popular presenter and "The Masked Singer" contestant Jochen Schropp has said "yes". His partner Norman and he had been together for many years. Now they dared to take the next step. They got married in Berlin. The Instagram picture, which was published to inform the fan community that also celebrates the whole thing, also comes without many words. The picture description consists only of a little heart and two wedding figurines. In the photo, the happy couple embraces each other and each holds a helium balloon of a groom in his hand. Of course, a second picture showing the rings of the two newlyweds can not be missing. Many celebrities congratulate on the next step As clear as the picture description is, the couple is celebrated so effusively in the comments column. Among other things, many celebrities have also left their congratulations. Thus left Ra...

Happy Birthday Elton John! Elton John is now 75 years old. The exceptional artist has had numerous successes in the course of his career. His trademarks are not only unforgettable hits, but also, among other things, his extravagant stage outfits, which include garish designs and bright colors. The 75th birthday is certainly a perfect occasion to take another look back and dive a little deeper into the life story before Sir Elton John. Elton John's incredible career - from then until now Sir Elton Hercules John was actually born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in London in 1947. It was not until the 1960s that he decided to use the name Elton John, alluding to his collaborations with ELTON Dean and JOHN Baldry. At the latest now the basis for a steep career was laid. In addition to his numerous musical awards, the singer was also awarded a total of two Oscars®. He wu...

Harald Glööckler and Kim Tränka on Grill den Henssler Fans of the jungle camp should be particularly pleased: Kim Tränka and Harald Glööckler, among others, will soon be taking part in Grill den Henssler. After all, they have now had enough time to recover from their exertions in South Africa, haven't they? Accordingly, expectations for very special episodes are already very high - especially among fans of the cooking show. A look at the current program schedule reveals that the episode with Harald Glööckler has been set for April 10. Here he will compete against "the master" together with Anouschka Renzi and Filip Pavlovic. On May 8, the time has come for Prince Charming Kevin Tränka as well. He will take part in the Mother's Day Special. Kim Tränka cooks together with his mother While the episode about Harald Glööckler is likely to revolve around the jungle camp, it will be almost familiar in Kim Tränka's episode. Because: The ex-Prince Charming joins...

Berlin trans woman is not allowed to enter Egypt Actually, trans woman Valery Maria Lehner wanted to go on vacation to the Red Sea. However, she was denied entry at the airport in Egypt. Instead, she was detained for several hours and without being informed about the exact reason. The special thing: The man who accompanied her was allowed to enter without even the slightest inquiry being made. Was it because he is a cis man? What happened at the airport in Egypt? According to Valery Maria Lehner, the officials at the airport spent a comparatively long time looking at her passport. After that she was asked to wait. She was not told why she was not allowed to pass. One of the officials took her passport and disappeared with it. In the end, the trans woman had to justify herself to the officers. She was asked again and again why she had come to Egypt and how long she had planned to stay there.

Archbishop Haas offers harsh criticism of "marriage for all" Archbishop Haas of Vaduz has published his Lenten letter. He used this opportunity to speak out pejoratively against marriage for all. This, he said, was a "diabolical attack". Strictly speaking, it is not surprising that Haas should strike these tones. With regard to the topic of same-sex love, nothing else would have been expected from him. In the past, he has repeatedly made disparaging remarks about queers. The discussion continues - Marriage for all in the Principality of Liechtenstein For quite some time now, people have been talking about whether the marriage ban for same-sex couples in the Principality of Liechtenstein should be abolished or not. Now the archbishop responsible here, Haas, is also getting involved. He refers to the "God-ordained marriage" that is being attacked by marriage for all. This, he says, is a "diabolical attack" on something that...

LGBTQI+ activist Elya Shchemur is dead LGBTQI+ activist Elya Shchemur turned only 21 years old. She died during the bombing of Kharkiv. The Kharkiv Pride association has already issued a statement to this effect. Thus, Elya had been staying near the center of the city when the bombing began, which ultimately brought her death. The LGBTQI+ activist had reported for duty at a defense office. Who was Elya Shchemur? Elya Shchemur was well-known within the local scene. The activist always stood up for the rights of the community and participated in many events in the city when it came to defending the values of democracy and bringing its high value to the outside world. In addition, she stood up for human rights and was also present at various Prides. In short, a person who may have inspired many - especially within the community. Her services were voluntary. She fought for...

For the first time, a trans contestant will compete on Love Island. Fans of trash TV love it: Love Island. Soon, next Monday at 20:15, the seventh season of the hit format will start. This time everything runs under the motto "Festival of Love". Within three weeks, the partner for life, or perhaps "just" a flirt or a sex adventure, is to be found in this way. Perhaps the winners will not only find the big love, but also the considerable sum of 50,000 euros. This time in the middle of it all: trans woman Jessica. She is on the search for her dream man. She told RTL, among other things, that she had already come out to her mother at the age of 12. What is Love Island all about? Regardless of the fact that this is the first time that a trans woman has participated in Love Island, the basic rules have not changed. In the seventh round, it's still all about ...