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Greek Parliament legalizes same-sex marriage, a historic milestone for equality

Greek parliament votes on bill legalising same-sex marriage

A momentous occasion unfolded in Athens on Thursday evening as the Greek Parliament approved a landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriage. With this historic move, Greece becomes the first majority Orthodox Christian country to embrace marriage equality, offering its citizens the right to marry and start families of their own.

The legislation grants same-sex couples the same rights as their heterosexual counterparts, including the ability to adopt children and enjoy full parental rights. This groundbreaking decision marks a significant milestone for human rights and symbolizes a progressive shift in Greece.

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