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Greece first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Parliament votes 176-76 to pass the bill which also allows same-sex couples to legally adopt children.

Al Jazeera

Greece Legalises Same-sex Marriage, Adoption

Greece's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly adopted a bill legalising same-sex marriage and adoption in a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government despite opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church.

International Business Times

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Lawmakers in the 300-seat parliament voted for the bill drafted by centre-right government despite church officials’ objections

The Guardian - UK

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Greece legalizes same-sex marriage despite church opposition

Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from the influential, socially conservative Greek Church.

WEKU

Greece legalises same-sex marriage in historic move, despite opposition from Church

It is the first majority Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex civil marriage

Evening Standard

‘A brilliant start’: gay Greeks eager for MPs to legalise same-sex marriage

Parliament is expected to pass bill on Thursday but the rancour it has caused shows country’s entrenched social conservatism

The Guardian - UK

Tractor blockade disrupts operations at Belgian port of Antwerp

Farmers across Europe demand higher prices and looser environmental rules

The Guardian - UK

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Greece Plans to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage, Breaking Orthodox Tradition

Greek lawmakers are expected to legalize same-sex marriage, making Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to take this step.

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After five months of pause due to the Israel-Gaza war, government hopes to move on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

After a pause due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, talks on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor are expected to resume during Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' visit to India, potentially utilizing Greek ports for the corridor.

The Hindu

Tractors Converge On Rome As Farmers Protest Across Europe

A convoy of tractors was poised to descend on Rome on Saturday as farmer protests caused disruptions across Europe but petered out in their French epicentre following government concessions.

International Business Times

Journalists who revealed Greek wiretapping scandal appear in court

Defamation lawsuit, filed by nephew of Greece’s prime minister, described as ‘disgraceful’ by press freedom groups

The Guardian - UK

Greek government's plans to legalize same-sex marriage win key opposition backing

The center-right Greek government’s plans to legalize same-sex civil marriage has received a major boost after the left-wing opposition leader pledged his party's support

The Independent UK

Greece to legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples

Greece’s Prime Minister has announced pans to legalise same sex-marriage and adoption, but he gave no timeframe on legislation that will be at odds with the Orthodox Church of Greece, which wields significant influence.

Radio France Internationale

Greece To Legalize Same-sex Marriage, Adoption: Prime Minister

"We will legislate equality in marriage," Kyriakos Mitsotakis told state TV ERT.

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Greece To Legalise Same-sex Marriage, Adoption: Prime Minister

Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the sensitive issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state.

The Independent UK

Greek prime minister says legislation allowing same-sex marriage will be presented soon

Greece’s center-right prime minister says his government will soon submit legislation allowing civil marriage for same-sex couples

WEKU

Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel in response to killing of a Hamas leader

The militia fired dozens of rockets at northern Israel, warning that the barrage was its initial response to the targeted killing of a top leader from the allied Hamas group in Lebanon's capital.

The Independent UK

Blinken opens latest urgent Mideast tour in Turkey as fears grow that Gaza war may engulf region

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has kicked off his latest urgent Middle East diplomatic mission in Turkey as fears mount that Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza may explode into a broader conflict

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International Business Times

UK Archives Show Parthenon Marbles Role In 2012 Olympics Lobbying

The UK government tried to help Greece secure the Parthenon Marbles on loan two decades ago in a bid to drum up support for London's 2012 Olympics' bid, according to files released Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Greece would offer major treasures to UK for Parthenon marbles, minister says

Culture minister Lina Mendoni pledges to ‘fill the void’ at British Museum should ancient sculptures be returned to Athens

International Business Times

Prices Bite Into Greek Christmas Even As Economy Improves

Greece's traditional Christmas sweets made of icing sugar, honey and powdered almonds tantalise shoppers ahead of the festive season as they do every year.

The Guardian - UK

Greece to legalise papers for thousands of migrants to counter labour shortage

Legislation comes at a time when anti-immigrant sentiment is fuelling far-right support across Europe

The National (Scotland)

Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece, says ex-Brexit minister

THE UK should hand back the disputed Parthenon Marbles to Greece in “a grand gesture”, former Brexit minister Lord Frost has said.

The Guardian - AU

Rights groups decry Greek investigation into migrant shipwreck that left more than 500 dead

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International claim that authorities failed to mobilise ‘appropriate resources’, while Greece says the ship’s crew refused assistance

International Business Times

Greece, Turkey Vow To Work On Improving Relations

Greece and Turkey on Thursday restarted high-level talks to reduce chronic tensions in their relations as the Turkish president visited Athens for the first time in six years.

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