"Greece Makes History with Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage"

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"Greece Makes History with Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage"
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Greece's parliament approved a bill allowing same-sex civil marriage, granting same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children in a landmark victory for the LGBTQ+ community. The law, which also allows for adoption, comes after decades of campaigning and is a rare show of cross-party unity. While the Orthodox Church strongly opposes same-sex marriage, many see this as a historic moment for human rights and equality in Greece. However, some feel the bill does not go far enough in addressing all obstacles faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

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