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Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?

Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law.

Civil unions may become more common among Orthodox countries gravitating toward the European Union. [ more ]

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Greece first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Bill also allows same-sex couples to legally adopt children [ more ]

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Greece Is Set to Be First Orthodox Country to Allow Same-Sex Marriage

Greece is expected to legalize same-sex marriage and equal parental rights for same-sex couples.

Greece would be the first Orthodox Christian nation to pass a same-sex marriage law. [ more ]

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In Greece, same-sex couples await a landmark parliamentary vote on marriage equality

Greece is set to vote on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption.

Opposition to same-sex marriage and LGBTQ parenthood is high in Greek society and the Greek Orthodox Church. [ more ]

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4 months ago

SF LGBT

Greece Drafts Bill To Legalise Same-sex Marriage -PM Says - Towleroad Gay News

Greece is set to legalize same-sex marriage to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has drafted a national strategy on LGBT+ rights that may face opposition from conservative groups. [ more ]

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Greece and Turkey, Long at Odds, Vow to Work Together Peacefully

Greece and Turkey signed a declaration on friendly relations and good neighborliness, aiming to resolve longstanding differences and avoid military conflicts.

The pact, although not legally binding, carries strong symbolism and is historically significant. [ more ]

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Turkey's Erdogan visits Greece to forge new era' after years of friction

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Greece in an effort to mend strained relations between the two NATO allies.

Both countries signed a joint declaration to pursue good neighborly relations, hoping to open a new era in their relationship. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Greece hoping for win-win' meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis Europe live

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Athens for the first time in six years.

During his previous visit, Erdogan caused tensions by questioning borders, raising the issue of Cyprus, and criticizing Greece's handling of Ottoman sites. [ more ]

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans win-win' approach in Athens after past feud

Turkish President Erdogan is visiting Athens for the first time in six years, aiming to improve bilateral relations

Erdogan is adopting a more conciliatory approach, focusing on building bridges and promoting peace [ more ]

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Turkey's Erdogan in Athens in 'new chapter' bid after years of tension

Turkish President Erdogan is visiting Athens in an attempt to improve relations between Greece and Turkey after years of tension.

The visit will focus on trade, regional issues, migration, and territorial disputes in the Aegean Sea. [ more ]

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Greece, Turkey try to reset their relationship after years of hostility

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Greece to sign agreements in an attempt to reset the relationship between the two countries.

Issues such as maritime borders and Cyprus will not be discussed during Erdogan's visit, focusing instead on areas of cooperation and positive initiatives. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

3 weeks ago

Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers

The Olympic flame will visit historic sites in Greece before being passed to Paris 2024 organizers. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Macron joins Germany in goodbye for 'Europe's pillar' Schaeuble

Wolfgang Schaeuble played a key role in German reunification and was Germany's longest-serving MP.

Schaeuble's insistence on public spending cuts in Greece led to revilement by Greeks but was defended by Angela Merkel. [ more ]

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Video: Kolo Muani smashes France ahead in Greece

Randal Kolo Muani scored a magnificent goal for France in their Euro 2024 qualifiers.

France is on track to qualify for Euro 2024 with a perfect record of eight wins from eight matches.

Pictures from TFI Direct and Viaplay were shared. [ more ]

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Video: Greece equalize against France with incredible goal

Anastasios Bakasetas scores an unbelievable volley to bring Greece level against France.

Greece had to be at their best to get anything against this France side. [ more ]

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Video: Ioannidis puts Greece into surprise lead against France

France concedes two goals to Greece in their Euro 2024 qualifier.

Randal Kolo Muani opens the scoring for France before Greece scores twice in five minutes to take the lead. [ more ]

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Greece vs France - Euro 2024 qualifier: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

Greece and France will play their final Euro 2024 qualifier in Athens.

France has won all seven of their Euro qualifiers this year.

Gus Poyet's contract as Greece's coach is set to expire after the play-offs. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

Break Out the Baklava! A Victory for Love and Equality Over 2700 Years in the Making - San Francisco Bay Times

Ancient Greek ideal of same-sex love influenced the modern LGBTIQ movement.

Greece became 37th country to legalize marriage equality, a significant step in an Orthodox Christian nation. [ more ]

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Digital life

Deepfake porn videos surging in Greece

Attackers are using free online AI tools for creating fake porn videos

Greece is experiencing a surge in such cases [ more ]

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EU data protection

Despite mounting criticism, Greece's prime minister defends record on rule of law

Greece's prime minister defends rule of law amid criticism from human rights groups

European Parliament expresses concerns over Greece's treatment of journalists and activists [ more ]

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UK news

Fresh Elgin Marbles row as Greece brands fashion show at British Museum an insult'

The British Museum faces backlash for hosting a fashion show near the contested Elgin Marbles.

Greece continues to demand the return of the Elgin Marbles taken by Lord Elgin from the Acropolis in the 19th century. [ more ]

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UK news

King Charles wears Greek flag tie as he meets Sunak after Elgin Marbles row

King Charles III wore a Greek tie to COP26, potentially as a gesture of goodwill towards Greece in the ongoing dispute over the Elgin Marbles.

The choice of tie may be seen as a subtle dig at Rishi Sunak, who recently snubbed the Greek PM and faced accusations of grandstanding. [ more ]

The Drum

Online marketing

Ad of the Day: Flat-pack furniture frustration a turn-on in Ikea Valentine's ads

Ikea Greece released a Valentine's Day campaign that embraces the stress of building furniture as a positive thing for couples.

The campaign suggests that the challenges of assembling Ikea products can bring couples closer together. [ more ]

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3 months ago

The State Department allows the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey to move forward

The US State Department has approved the sale of $23 billion worth of fighter jets and equipment to Turkey, which has strained relations between Ankara and Washington.

The sale of the F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to other jets was delayed until Sweden's approval for membership in NATO, which was granted recently. [ more ]

euronews

3 months ago

Education

Greek students protest government plan for private universities

Student unions oppose the introduction of private universities in Greece, fearing that it will devalue degrees from public universities.

The Greek government aims to attract foreign students and boost the economy with the introduction of private universities. [ more ]

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Chelsea

Greek gov't bans fans for 2 months amid violence

Football clubs in Greece's top division will play matches without fans for the next two months following violence during a volleyball match.

The measure may also apply to some European fixtures and could be extended if teams fail to take relevant action. [ more ]

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