Is Sweden the most gay-friendly country?
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Published: 2 Aug, 2013 CET.
Updated: Fri 2 Aug 2013 10:55 CET
Sweden was ranked this year as the world's gay-friendliest country, but does Stockholm's gay community agree? And what exactly is "gay slime wrestling"? We headed to Pride Park to find out more.
In May, the Spartacus International Gay Guide ranked Sweden on top when it came to gay friendliness.
The ranking considered factors such as gay marriage and adoption, whether there were entry restrictions for HIV-positive people, the extent of religious influence on governments, whether or not Pride parades are allowed, and whether the country markets itself at gay and lesbian tourists.
Despite the praise heaped on Sweden, some Stockholm Pride revellers at "Pride Park" told us the situation is far from perfect:
Find out why:
Oliver Gee
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In May, the Spartacus International Gay Guide ranked Sweden on top when it came to gay friendliness.
The ranking considered factors such as gay marriage and adoption, whether there were entry restrictions for HIV-positive people, the extent of religious influence on governments, whether or not Pride parades are allowed, and whether the country markets itself at gay and lesbian tourists.
Despite the praise heaped on Sweden, some Stockholm Pride revellers at "Pride Park" told us the situation is far from perfect:
Find out why:
Oliver Gee
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