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February 16, 2024

Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Despite Pushback from Orthodox Church
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Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize
same-sex marriage. It's the 16th EU country to legislate marriage
equality. The measure, which passed a parliamentary vote Thursday
despite opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church, also grants
same-sex couples equal parental rights, including the right to adopt.
Members of Greece's LGBTQ communities gathered to celebrate the historic
victory.

Michalis Bourtzis: "I am very happy. As someone who grew up in the
countryside, this is a dream I have waited for for many years, just like
all of us. Literally, I am at a loss for words. I am no longer a
second-class citizen. We had the same obligations, but now we also have
more of the same rights."



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