Entry #12748: Same-sex marriage in Greece

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RegionGreece
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusLegal
Start DateFeb 16, 2024
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DescriptionOn February 15th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. The next day, February 16, the president signed the bill into law.
Sourceshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church.
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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing date

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Start DateFeb 15, 2024Feb 16, 2024
DescriptionOn February 16th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so.On February 15th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. The next day, February 16, the president signed the bill into law.
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On February 16th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. 15th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. The next day, February 16, the president signed the bill into law.

edited by hreestos. Added source and context.

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DescriptionGreece becomes the first orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children.On February 16th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so.
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Greece becomes the first orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children. On February 16th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so.
Sourceshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church. http://www.opengov.gr/ypep/?p=845
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  • Newer law has been passed "176 votes in favour, not 173"
  • Date is incorrect "16 febuary"

edited by lucasvalentim. New law has been approved today.

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Value(REMOVED)Legal
Special StatusAmbiguous(REMOVED)
End DateFeb 16, 2024(none)
DescriptionA new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, on February 15th 2024.Greece becomes the first orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children.
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A new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, on February 15th 2024. Greece becomes the first orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children.
Sourceshttps://www.businessdaily.gr/english-edition/104714_what-bill-provides-marriage-and-adoption-same-sex-couples

https://www.euronews.com/2024/01/12/greeces-government-set-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage-with-the-backing-of-the-opposition		https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church.
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https://www.businessdaily.gr/english-edition/104714_what-bill-provides-marriage-and-adoption-same-sex-couples https://www.euronews.com/2024/01/12/greeces-government-set-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage-with-the-backing-of-the-opposition https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/europe/greece-same-sex-marriage.html#:~:text=Greece%20legalized%20same%2Dsex%20marriage,the%20country's%20powerful%20Orthodox%20Church.

edited by hreestos. Fixed dates

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Start DateJan 25, 2024Feb 15, 2024
End DateJan 31, 2024Feb 16, 2024
DescriptionA new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, by the end of the month.A new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, on February 15th 2024.
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A new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, by the end of the month. on February 15th 2024.
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  • Newer law has been passed "On the 15th of February 2024, gay marriage and adoption from same sex couples was legalized."

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StatusAmbiguous
Start DateJan 25, 2024
End DateJan 31, 2024
DescriptionA new bill is to be voted allowing same-sex marriage and adoption, in the Hellenic Parliament, by the end of the month.
Sourceshttps://www.businessdaily.gr/english-edition/104714_what-bill-provides-marriage-and-adoption-same-sex-couples https://www.euronews.com/2024/01/12/greeces-government-set-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage-with-the-backing-of-the-opposition
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  • All information is correct, just adding sources "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/greece-set-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage-despite-church-opposition/amp_articleshow/107601236.cms SSM will probably be legalised in Greece"