Riot police in Moscow have reportedly used violent tactics to break up a gay pride rally being held ahead of tonight's Eurovision song contest in the Russian capital. Police detain Russian gay rights leader Alexeyev at unsanctioned gay rights protest in Moscow Some 20 activists were arrested and dragged into a waiting police bus. City authorities had banned the protest, saying it was morally wrong, and Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov has previously described homosexuality as "satanic". A group of around 30 activists defied the warnings, and congregated near a university to wave flags and...

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To The Point - True stories from Pink Point, the gay and lesbian info kiosk at the Homomonument. See www.pinkpoint.org

Most tourists and locals know by now that if you need some information on our capital’s scene you can come to Pink Point. We know of all the parties and even sell tickets to a lot of them. With magazines such as “Gay News” and “Time Out” in stock, and a variety of volunteers as staff we can bring you up to date on all the different aspects of gay life, whether it be leather, dance or alternative.

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Oil wrestling, performed by ‘Pehlivans’, originated in Iran. It spread to Northern India, Pakistan, Turkey, and in the Balkans especially to Macedonia and adjoining areas. In Iran and Turkey it is a national sport. In the Balkan the tournaments mostly happen in remote villages at irregular times.

‘The Pehlivans’, who wear heavy leather breeches gathered in at the knee, smear themselves with oil. The champions are models of male virtues like strength, stamina and honour within their communities. Their ideal diet is four kilos of meat and half a kilo of honey a day.

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Dear Northern Neighbors,

I don’t know whether to congratulate you or to express my condolences... I’m talking about Holland moving up from number twelve to the fifth on the scale of cannabis using nations in Europe. This according to a study of 2007 as a follow up to 2003. Especially cannabis use among Dutch youth is getting problematic.

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During a festive gathering on Sunday, April 25, Willem Melchior, author of “De roeping van het vlees” (The Calling of the Flesh) and the s/m internet novel “24/7,” received the first copy of “ABC van perversies,” a unique collection of descriptions of the extreme aspects of human sexuality. Gert Hekma, lecturer at the University of Amsterdam since 1984 and highly valued contributor to Gay News, wrote this ABC in a playful and personal style.

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SKIN CARE

Giorgio Armani

As an addition to the assortment Skin Minerals For Men, Armani introduces the Refinishing Fluid, inspired by volcanic power and enriched with minerals for a high quality in skin perfection. A hydrating formula that instantly smooths the skin. Day after day the lines are reduced and skin has a rejuvenated luster. Refinishing Fluid, recommended retail price € 48.35.

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