Tag: Belgium

The Belgian Red Cross-Flanders has apologized for their insensitive and disrespectful statements. Their emailed apology is included at the end of the article. The Red Cross has barred transgender people from donating blood in Belgium over safety fears. Since the end of April, a questionnaire given to those seeking to donate blood and plasma to the Red Cross has asked, among more mundane questions such as weight and travel, if a person has changed gender. A “yes” response will cause...

A Friday night out did not end up well for Mister Gay Belgium 2017. While out in his home town of Roeselare, Belgium, Mister Gay Belgium 2017, Jaimie De Blieck was attacked from behind, pushed to the ground, stomped on, and called him a 'fucking homo.' Saturday morning, after reporting the attack to the police and from the hospital, Jaimie posted a message on Instagram: The translation is: Attacking me from behind and stamping is one thing. Calling me "fucking gay" after...

Get a local in Antwerp, Belgium talking about the city, and the word “pride” is bound to come up. Certainly, there is much to be proud of. The stunningly beautiful port city attracts visitors from around the globe with its dramatic architecture, friendly cafe culture and world-class fashion. It also happens to be the diamond capital of the world, though the city itself manages to compete admirably with the coveted gems for which shines brightest. So it only makes sense that when the annual LGBTQ pride...