The Local Spain https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Why a row is brewing over Valencia's refusal to hang the LGBTQ+ flag A culture war battle is brewing in Valencia after the right-wing city council decided not to hang the LGBTQ+ flag on the balcony of the town hall building just a few hours before International Pride Day. https://www.thelocal.es/20240702/why-a-row-is-brewing-over-valencias-refusal-to-hang-the-lgbtq-flag Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:22:14 +0200 why-a-row-is-brewing-over-valencias-refusal-to-hang-the-lgbtq-flag Is Spain really a tolerant country when it comes to LGBTIQ+ people? Spain consistently ranks among the most gay-friendly countries in the world according to international studies. But is this lack of prejudice in Spanish society real or just visible on paper? https://www.thelocal.es/20210707/is-spain-really-a-tolerant-country-when-it-comes-to-lgbtq-people Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:57:50 +0200 is-spain-really-a-tolerant-country-when-it-comes-to-lgbtq-people