Vilnius bans EU gay rights parade

So much for freedom of speech in Lithuania.

An EU-sponsored gay rights parade planned to take place in Vilnius has been banned by the city council. Rather than supporting the right of a minority to express an opinion, they have simply banned it. They are affraid of angry protests and strong reactions and just can't be bothered organising and supporting appropriate planning and protection for an EU-supported campaign aimed at promoting tolerance.

Vilnius is the only city to have banned the parade so far. That says so much.