LGBT pride

The largest peaceful march for human rights will take place for the 17th consecutive year

The presence of Aristotle University at EuroPride 2024, which starts on Friday in Thessaloniki, is seen as a strong message of support to the LGBTQ+ community.

It is the first time Greece is hosting EuroPride, which will last for nine days, and is considered one of the most important festivals of the LGBTQ+ community in Europe - the first was organized in 1992 in London. 

Hundreds gathered in Syntagma Square on June 15 to celebrate Athens Pride 2024. The LGBTQ+ community and other participants donned rainbow-colored clothing, elaborate makeup, and unique outfits, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

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Pride Month, celebrated every June, is a vibrant and significant time of year dedicated to honoring the LGBTQ+ community and commemorating the ongoing struggle for equal rights and acceptance. The month-long celebration features parades, festivals, workshops, and various events that bring together LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to celebrate love, diversity, and progress.

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In June, Pride Parades were held, among others, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Croatia, highlighting the struggle for LGBT rights in these countries.

Turkish police detained 113 people including protesters, activists and journalists at Istanbul's 21st Pride Parade on Sunday, which was banned like many other LGBT Pride month events across the country.

Thousands attended an anti-LGBT protest in Istanbul on Sunday, denouncing gay 'propaganda' in the country - where in reality LGBT events are prohibited.

Global Pride event in Istanbul, June 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA

"We have obtained information that between 21.06.2022 (Tuesday) and 23.06.2022 (Thursday) gatherings, press releases, marches, distribution of leaflets, etc. are planned to be held within the scope of the 30th Istanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week," the governors' offices said in a statement.