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Who will be Mr. Gay Germany 2023 this year? Last Thursday, the gala "G-A-Y: Mr Gay Germany" took place in Cologne. Host Jochen Schropp, who had co-hosted the finale with Promi Big Brother a day earlier, also led through the evening. Among others, many well-known faces of the scene were on site. For example, Sam Dylan, Lars Tönsfeuerborn and Kim Tränka attended the event. But also many people who do not directly belong to the community, such as ex-Bachelor participant Eva Benetatou, felt comfortable. It will be particularly exciting from December 16, 2023, when the Mr. Gay Germany election goes into the next round. Anyone who has been part of the scene for a while knows that precisely this is not a matter of course. "In the past" it would certainly have been unthinkable for many to imagine that the well-known Mr. Germany competition would once focus on diversity. But times have changed. The Mr. Gay ...

Alone at home over the holidays? No problem! Especially many singles know the problem. Christmas Eve and the holidays are approaching with great strides and once again the question arises: With whom can I spend this special time. Actually, however, it is not necessary to be stressed here again and again. Because: Of course, it is also no problem to simply celebrate quite comfortably, alone. And who has desire on something erotic maintenance, comes to the "celebration of the love" naturally also often at the old-known Gay Cruising Hotspots at its expense. Many people are surprised how much is going on here at the end of the year. The following tips will help you celebrate Christmas as relaxed as possible - even if you're single.

Tip No. 1: Consider your own needs

Christmas doesn't always have to be quiet and contemplative. Who also in the time between the 24. and the 26.12. desire on action has not to be ashamed for this. Vi...

The Golden Globes have a gay presenter The Golden Globes awards are celebrated frenetically in the USA every time. Next year's event will certainly be no exception. Now it has also been decided who will host the spectacle: Gay comedian Jerrod Carmichael. Of course, the event will also be broadcast on TV - as has often been the case in the past. Who can not be there live, that everything from home to follow. Jerrod Carmichael is definitely no stranger to the USA. Many comedy fans know him from the show "Saturday Night Life," among others. The award ceremony will take place on January 10, 2023, and is sure to attract many fans in front of the screens again. It will be broadcast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Anyone who wants to watch will have to switch on either the NBC network or the Peacock streaming service. Who is Jerrod Carmichael? As already mentioned, Jerrod Carmich...

Harald Glööckler was raised to the Austrian knighthood Designer Harald Glööckler has every reason to be happy. Because: He was raised to the Austrian knighthood. And that's because he has been campaigning for animal welfare and for children in need for many decades. It wasn't too long ago that his fans had the opportunity to cheer him on in the German jungle camp. Even his critics had to admit to themselves, at the latest from the end of the first episode, that they had possibly underestimated him a little. Harald Glööckler becomes a knight in a festive ceremony In the picturesque surroundings of Schönbrunn Palace, the designer was knighted by Archduke Sandor of Habsburg Lorraine and Archduchess Herta Margarete of Habsburg, Lorraine. He was presented with the Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph for his repeated efforts on behalf of groups living on the margins of society. Also G...

The European Parliament again sends a signal against homophobia It is no secret that the EU Commission and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán do not always agree on equal rights for homosexuals. Now it showed once again how hardened the fronts are here. The EU Commission is currently considering whether it would not make sense to release funding, such as Corona aid and the like, only if in return the promises made with regard to upholding the rule of law are implemented. Recently, there has been repeated criticism that there is still a lot of room for improvement. In other words, in the past, more was promised than was actually implemented. And this is precisely what the EU Commission now wants to defend itself against. The EU Commission criticizes the implementation of remedial measures in Hungary One of the main points of criticism raised by the EU Commission is that Hungary has implemented many ...

Working life: What's next for HIV testing on the job? The German Aids Federation would like to abolish compulsory HIV tests in working life. It describes corresponding demands as "inadmissible". For those affected, it is discriminatory to have to undergo these tests again and again. So far, the tests are still mandatory in certain professions, such as the police. Sometimes the test results are also required as part of the application process. If an applicant then presents a positive test, he or she may be rejected. HIV positive people who aspire to study in the medical field are also often "sorted out" in this way. In this context, the German Aids Federation emphasizes that there is always discrimination against people, although HIV infected people are actually allowed to work in the relevant professions. One of the reasons for this is that the HI virus is...

Gay sex is no longer a punishable offense in Singapore Singapore is also currently taking a step in the direction of "more tolerance". Gay sex is no longer a punishable offense here. Nevertheless, there is a small drop of bitterness. Marriage for all is still not permitted. Nevertheless, the changes are definitely moving in the right direction. Queer people in Singapore now have to live at least a little less in fear ... and that should also be reflected in the everyday life of the community. The abolition of the old law is described as "long overdue" by many members of the community, but also by their supporters. It took a long time until the parliament decided to go new ways here. Now, however, the time has come ... and many queers in Singapore are looking forward to a somewhat more tolerant future. The original law came from colonial times The law that criminalized sex between same-sex couples dates back to the...

Diversity to be celebrated at the 2024 European Championship After the World Cup is before the European Championship. In 2024, the time has come: The soccer tournament will take place in Germany. However, many things will be different here than they were in Qatar. The mayor of the city of Cologne and several organizers of the European Championship agree on this. People's expectations of the various events are high. And once again, of course, the question arises as to whether the "summer fairy tale" will be repeated. After the men's elimination from the World Cup, the mood among many soccer fans is subdued. By 2024, however, things should have recovered. Philipp Lahm and other organizers of the European Championship visit Cologne Recently, organizers and organizers of the 2024 European Championship were guests in Cologne. According to a report in the Kölner Stadtanzeiger, the event - according to Philipp Lahm - will unite people "in a democratic country." It g...

Blood donation could also be reformed in the USA The question "Why shouldn't gay men be allowed to donate blood in the same way as everyone else?" has become a concern for many people. This is also an important issue in the USA. At present, there are good signs that things will change in this area in the future. At least, if some government officials have their way. It was not too long ago that the blood of a gay man was generally not accepted when donating blood. Now, however, more and more voices are being raised demanding that things have to change here. Behind the new impetus is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is proposing that blood donations should generally no longer ask about a person's sexual orientation, but instead focus exclusively on his or her risk behavior. Of course, safety should not suffer The fact that donating blood can sometimes...