Thousands Attend Bratislava Rainbow Pride; Slovak Band Korben Dallas Faces Backlash

Bratislava's annual Rainbow Pride parade drew thousands of participants, marking another large turnout for Slovakia's main LGBT+ rights event. The Slovak rock band Korben Dallas, which performed at or publicly supported the event, faced a wave of online hate following its involvement. Rainbow Pride Bratislava is the country's largest annual gathering in support of LGBT+ rights and visibility, held in a country where same-sex partnerships have no legal recognition and where public opinion on LGBT+ issues remains divided. The backlash against Korben Dallas reflects the broader social tensions surrounding LGBT+ rights in Slovakia, where conservative and religious values hold significant influence in public discourse.