over a week in the Spanish capital to celebrate Spain as the country with the most developed LGBT rights in the world. Independent media estimated that more than 200,000 visitors came from foreign countries to join in the festivities. Madrid gay district Chueca, the biggest gay district in Europe, was the centre of the celebrations. The event was supported by the city, regional and national government and private sector which also ensured that the event was financially successful. Barcelona, Valencia and Seville also hold local Pride Parades. The same year, Jerónimo Saavedra becomes the first openly gay mayor of any provincial capital in Spain (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria). The Spanish Parliament also passes a law allowing victims of the Franco regime to apply for reparations, including LGBT individuals who were arrested under the "Vagrancy Act". 2008 - Barcelona hosted the Eurogames. 2009 - Zero ends publication due to financial difficulties. 2012 - Spain's highest court upheld the country's gay marriage law on November 6, 2012, rejecting an appeal lodged by the ruling People's Party and confirming the legality of same-sex unions. 2021 - Samuel Luiz is brutally assassinated in A Coruña, Galicia, in a crime motivated by homophobia. Triggers worldwide condemnation and hundreds of protests, in Madrid riot police baton charges towards the end of the spontaneous demonstration. See also LGBT rights in Spain References