Greece Legalizes Same-sex Marriage, Adoption Once the law is promulgated, Greece will become the 37th country in the world and the first Orthodox Christian one to legalise adoption by same-sex families. Latin Times · Feb 16, 2024
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 · Feb 16, 2024
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 · Feb 16, 2024
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 · Feb 15, 2024
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 · Feb 15, 2024
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 · Feb 15, 2024
‘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 · Feb 15, 2024
Tractor blockade disrupts operations at Belgian port of Antwerp Farmers across Europe demand higher prices and looser environmental rules The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024
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. Top News · Feb 13, 2024
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 · Feb 6, 2024
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 · Feb 3, 2024
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 · Jan 25, 2024
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 · Jan 11, 2024
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 · Jan 11, 2024
Latin Times · Jan 11, 2024 Greece To Legalize Same-sex Marriage, Adoption: Prime Minister "We will legislate equality in marriage," Kyriakos Mitsotakis told state TV ERT.
International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024 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 · Jan 10, 2024 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 · Jan 6, 2024 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 · Jan 6, 2024 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
International Business Times · Dec 29, 2023 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 · Dec 27, 2023 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 · Dec 22, 2023 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 · Dec 19, 2023 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) · Dec 14, 2023 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 · Dec 14, 2023 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