TL;DRThe Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Mainz, themed "Live Diversity, Secure Human Rights, and Defend Democracy," anticipates between 8,000 and 12,000 attendees. Similar CSD parades are also taking place in other German cities.
TL;DREdinburgh has become the first Scottish city to implement a tourist tax. Visitors will now pay an additional five percent for overnight stays.
TL;DRThe Berlin Christopher Street Day (CSD) aimed to make a statement against queer hostility but did not fully live up to its motto "Stance is hot." The event focused on a more conciliatory approach rather than taking a strong public position.
TL;DRDeutsche Bahn is implementing an alcohol consumption ban at all 5,400 of its stations, which will remain in effect until October 15. Exceptions will be made for bars and restaurants located within these stations.
TL;DRAt Christopher Street Day, many genitals are displayed, raising the question of whether this is perceived as intrusive or liberating. Hundreds of thousands of people attended the CSD on Saturday.
TL;DRThe German Association of Cities is calling on the department store chain Galeria to involve municipalities in discussions about the future of threatened branches. This concerns the cities' right to have a say in decision-making.
TL;DRThe German federal government is being urged to ensure access to swimming pools for everyone, arguing that affordable swimming pools are part of essential public services. The rising prices of swimming pool entry are presented as a problematic issue.
TL;DRThe Bundeswehr is urgently seeking new personnel and aims to recruit more women. However, women are currently showing little interest in working for the armed forces.
TL;DRWomen in the EU lose 358 billion euros annually due to the gender pay gap, averaging almost 3,900 euros per person. Several EU member states have missed the deadline to implement the EU's pay transparency directive.
TL;DRDog owners in Chiasso will soon be required to remove their dogs' urine during walks, in addition to feces. A water bottle is suggested as the necessary tool for this task.