same-sex marriage

Greek leader spoke in the wake of this month's legalization of same-sex marriage, but also a near riot in Thessaloniki linked with a homophobic incident

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou responded by saying the Hierarchs were welcomed to a customary dinner at the Presidential Palace, if they chose to attend

The debate is set to conclude in the evening, after which a roll call vote will take place

"In this way, we both safeguard democracy and secure the interests of the Greek People, in the best possible way," the head of the Greek Orthodox Church said in an interview

A lengthy statement said the draft bill was not only a violation of the Gospels but in contrivance with the norms of Greek society, calling it “a great crime.”

Despite opposition from within ruling ND party and other political quarters, the draft bill is expected to be tabled this month and achieve ratification

Mitsotakis reminded his cabinet that the issue had already been addressed in 36 countries across five continents, “without any indication that it has harmed social cohesion and governmental harmony anywhere.”

Three same-sex couples talk about the current legal regime and how it prevents them living a stress-free life with their children in Greece

A proclamation to the faithful detailing the decision will be read out in all cathedrals and chapels holding services on Sunday.

The Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church noted that "a referendum could also be conducted"

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A trio of ground-breaking reforms, at least by the often timid political standards of contemporary Greece, is apparently forthcoming this month, with the center-right Mitsotakis government set to table legislation with provisions that will irk one end of the political spectrum or the other. The most prominent and contentious initiative is the legalization of same-sex […]

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"The overwhelming majority of society has a crystallized opinion on this matter, and I will express my position when the time comes in Parliament," the former premier and ND president said.

His interview ended a brief period of speculation on whether he would proceed with the contentious initiative

According to the findings, 49% expressed disagreement with the marriage of same-sex couples. This figure rises to 58% among conservative New Democracy (ND) voters

A child has its mother and father and that it is neither homophobic nor targeting

The Greek PM said “equality in marriage” will be forthcoming in the country

According to reports, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is weighing internal party opposition as well as the stance by the influential Church of Greece

Ongoing debate within PM's inner circle over same-sex marriage issue and the accompanying prospect of legalizing adoption by same-sex couples