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Historic Victory for LGBTQ+ Rights as Greece Legalises Same-Sex Marriage
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Greece has made history by becoming the first nation with a Christian Orthodox majority to legalise same-sex marriage.
This landmark decision, reflected in a parliamentary vote of 176-76, not only legalises marriage for same-sex couples but also grants them the right to adopt children.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis lauded the...
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Greek PM Urges Parliament To Push Forward On Legalising Same-Sex Marriage & Adoption
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In a significant move towards equality, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged the Greek parliament to approve new legislation to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption.
Labelling this step as crucial for democracy, Mitsotakis emphasised the importance of abolishing the notion of second-tier citizenship, particularly when it affects children.
The vote, scheduled...
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Public Opinion Divided on Same-Sex Marriage in Greece as Government Proposes New Laws
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A recent GPO poll published in Parapolitika has brought to light Greece's divided opinion on same-sex marriage, highlighting an almost 50-50 split on legalising same-sex marriage.
The survey, which captured the political atmosphere at the onset of 2024, reveals that Greek society is almost evenly split on the issue,...
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From Wall Street to Politics: Stefanos Kasselakis’ Bid to Become Greece’s First Openly LGBTQ+ Prime Minister
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Stefanos Kasselakis, a Greek-American entrepreneur and former Goldman Sachs trader, has taken the reins of Syriza, Greece’s opposition left-wing party, with aspirations to become Greece’s pioneering LGBTQ+ prime minister.
The 35-year-old, who previously held an executive position in the shipping industry, was an unexpected choice for the party leadership. Just...