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Estonia Legalizes Marriage Equality

Despite the vote, anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments remain in the Baltic country.

Latvia's Foreign Minister Comes Out

Perhaps inspired by Apple CEO Tim Cook's coming out, the Baltic state's top diplomat tweets that he's '#ProudToBeGay.'

Gay Diplomat Nominated as Ambassador to Conservative Lithuania

Trump nominee Robert Gilchrist previously praised his former bosses, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Veteran Gay Diplomat Confirmed as Ambassador to Lithuania

Robert Gilchrist, who has worked for both Democrats and Republicans, is one of the few gay Trump appointees.

Visiting The Surprising City Picked for Euro Pride

The Latvian capital is a surprising choice for the pan-European LGBT Pride celebration, but locals and organizers have high hopes that the positive impact will be long-lasting.

Gay Man Elected as President of Latvia

His role is largely ceremonial, but the election of Edgars Rinkēvičs is still significant.

German Politicians Want Gay U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell Fired

Grenell has a habit of interfering in Germany's internal politics, his critics say.

Upcoming gay and lesbian cruises through March 2008

The big-ship cruise companies continue to span the globe from the wondrous Galapagos Islands to the best of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean with unique, one-of-a-kind high-seas adventures for gay men and lesbians. Sail on with this comprehensive guide from The Out Traveler.

Mikhail Gorbachev, Former Soviet President, Is Dead at 91

(CNN) The man credited with introducing key political and economic reforms to the USSR and helping to end the Cold War had been in failing health for some time.

Twenty Years After the Wall

Six days before his 2001 election as Berlin's mayor, Klaus Wowereit told voters, "I'm gay and that's a good thing." Eight years later and as popular as ever, the out politician takes Advocate on a tour of his Berlin.

More Global Gay Pride

Rain, shine, or tossed eggs -- the first weekend in June saw Pride spring up across the globe.