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The main square of İskele (Trikomo) in northern Cyprus: a roundabout with a fountain and a wire globe sculpture, palm trees and low buildings under a pale sky
Rights

Northern Cyprus Jails a Man for a Homophobic Hate Crime for the First Time. Here's Why the Ruling Matters

A court in Trikomo (İskele) sentenced a man to six months, including one month for hate-motivated abuse targeting a woman's sexual orientation. Local media call it the first such prison sentence in the north, 12 years after it became Europe's last administration to decriminalise gay sex.

Oct 31, 2026 By TrueQueer
A narrow street in the Old Town of Nicosia, Cyprus
Travel

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Nicosia, Cyprus: Where the Island's Queer Scene Actually Lives

We kept promising a proper Nicosia guide after our Larnaca writeup — here's our honest take on Cyprus's divided capital, its small but real gay nightlife, and what to know before you visit.

Aug 23, 2026 By Jeff & Zachary
A film projector beam in a dark cinema
Culture

Cyprus's Only LGBTQIA+ Film Festival Returns to Nicosia for Its Seventh Year

Queer Wave 2026 runs September 18-27 at NiMAC, bringing ten days of queer cinema, performance and community events to a country still building out its LGBTQ+ rights framework.

Aug 22, 2026 By TrueQueer
The palm-lined Finikoudes seafront promenade in Larnaca, Cyprus.
Travel

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Larnaca, Cyprus: Our Old Winter Base by the Sea

Larnaca was one of our first landing spots as full-time nomads. Here's our honest, firsthand guide to the Cypriot seaside city — the vibe, the practicalities, and what queer travelers should actually know before they go.

Jul 19, 2026 By Jeff & Zachary
A coastal Mediterranean cityscape in Cyprus under a clear sky
Rights

As It Chairs the EU, Cyprus Faces a Quiet Test on LGBT Rights

Twenty-six diplomatic missions have urged Cyprus to finally adopt a national LGBT strategy while it holds the EU Council presidency. The island ranks near the bottom of Europe's Rainbow Map — and the timing is pointed.

Jun 16, 2026 By TrueQueer
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