Author Archives: Ana Laura

The Russian LGBT community suffers brutal and constant persecutions or attacks. So-called ‘watchers’ existing in the country are responsible for locating homosexuals,  beat and humiliate them. Currently, Russia, is the most dangerous country in Europe for members of the LGBT community.”First they … Continue reading →

Spanish football authorities are considering closing part of Seville’s Benito Villamarín stadium, home to Real Betis, in response to chants by fans that condoned violence against women. The unprecedented proposal comes after some fans coined a song in support of the … Continue reading →

The match was suspended after fans from the Dutch side threw an inflatable banana at Ivory Coast and Roma talisman Gervinho in the first half, according to AS. After 54 minutes Feyenoord player Te Vrede was sent off, provoking further disturbances … Continue reading →

Roisin Prendergast (20) and her girlfriend 17-year-old Ciara Murphy were left bleeding and unconscious following an unprovoked attack on Cruises Street in Limerick last Sunday week. The young women were walking in the direction of a food outlet at approximately … Continue reading →

A torch-lit march held by the youth wing of the Conservative People’s Party of Estonia was attended by a Swedish white nationalist organization, despite organizers’ claims that the event had ‘no connection fascist radicalism’. Members of the Swedish neo-Nazi youth … Continue reading →

British police launched an investigation into further suspected racism involving Chelsea fans as the London club used Saturday’s Premier League game to celebrate diversity in football. Stickers emblazoned with “Support Chelsea Support Equality” were handed out at Stamford Bridge after … Continue reading →

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has thrown her support behind an upcoming rally against the Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi, the leader of Italy’s Northern League has said. National Front leader Le Pen will send a video message to … Continue reading →

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) today published its fifth report on Greece analysing new developments and outstanding issues, and providing recommendations to the authorities. “Despite steps forward, such as the enactment of a new anti-racism law, problems … Continue reading →