Posted By Talon Windwalker in Interviews , Romania 31 comments. In our last interview about the life of gay people in Romania, we interviewed someone who lives in a smaller city in Romania. I found many of his responses to be quite interesting. Please tell my readers a little about yourself including your name, age, and anything else you think would be helpful.
LGBT communities in Romania face a complex set of problems in terms of social acceptance, political rights, access to social services, access to the labour market and healthcare. In the last two years, LGBT people have experienced. b Problems related to domestic violence, with many students having to live with homophobic and transphobic parents;. e social violence e.
While Gay Timișoara may be slow coming, this relatively liberal outpost in a very rural country offers some respite for LGBT travelers and locals who can enjoy performing arts, cosmopolitan vibes, and a relatively gay-friendly atmosphere. The first thing to know before a trip to Gay Romania is that homosexuality has not been a crime in over 2 decades, and there are currently no laws against gay citizens in Romania, aside from those that deny equality in marriage. Many of the progressive moves in LGBT rights in Romania came not from the grass-roots levels but from necessary changes to harmonize with EU laws and gain accession. This is to say despite the legal paperwork, public attitudes are slow to change, and by all accounts, Romanians are amongst the most conservative and religious people in Europe.
Our detailed gay guide to Romania to inspire and help you plan your visit to this underrated country in East Europe. But despite its cryptic and haunting backdrop, Romania as a whole is delightfully pleasant. With cities that reflect the medieval villages we see in the history books, locals that are passionate about life, and streets that are bursting with character and natural scenery, Romania took our breath away and completely surprised us! Not to mention all the many charming old churches, the range of delicious food, and the friendly locals.