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Greece legalizes same-sex marriage and adoption

A person holds a Transgender Flag as he gathers with fellow LGBTQ community members outside the Greek Parliament as lawmakers vote on same-sex marriage and adoption for same-sex couples bill on Feb. 15, 2024, in Athens. Greece's Parliament was set to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption today, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
A person holds a Transgender Flag as he gathers with fellow LGBTQ community members outside the Greek Parliament as lawmakers vote on same-sex marriage and adoption for same-sex couples bill on Feb. 15, 2024, in Athens. Greece's Parliament was set to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption today, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
ARIS MESSINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
Supporters of the LGBTQ community gather outside the Greek Parliament as lawmakers vote on the same-sex marriage and adoption bill for same-sex couples bill on Feb. 15, 2024, in Athens. Greece's Parliament was set to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption today, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
Supporters of the LGBTQ community gather outside the Greek Parliament as lawmakers vote on the same-sex marriage and adoption bill for same-sex couples bill on Feb. 15, 2024, in Athens. Greece's Parliament was set to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption today, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
ARIS MESSINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
A person gathers with fellow LGBTQ community members outside the Greek Parliament as lawmakers vote on the same-sex marriage and adoption bill for same-sex couples bill on Feb. 15, 2024, in Athens. Greece's Parliament was set to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption today, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
A person gathers with fellow LGBTQ community members outside the Greek Parliament as lawmakers vote on the same-sex marriage and adoption bill for same-sex couples bill on Feb. 15, 2024, in Athens. Greece's Parliament was set to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption today, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
ARIS MESSINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
Supporters of the LGBTQ community gather outside the Greek Parliament as lawmakers vote on same-sex marriage and adoption for same-sex couples bill on Feb. 15, 2024, in Athens. Greece's Parliament was set to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption today, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
Supporters of the LGBTQ community gather outside the Greek Parliament as lawmakers vote on same-sex marriage and adoption for same-sex couples bill on Feb. 15, 2024, in Athens. Greece's Parliament was set to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption today, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
ARIS MESSINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (C) attends the parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage in Athens on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (C) attends the parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage in Athens on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
ANGELOS TZORTZINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
Members of the Greek government applaud during voting parliament on same-sex marriage in Athens, on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
Members of the Greek government applaud during voting parliament on same-sex marriage in Athens, on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
ANGELOS TZORTZINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (C) attends the parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage in Athens on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (C) attends the parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage in Athens on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
ANGELOS TZORTZINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
Visitors reacted after the parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage in Athens on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
Visitors reacted after the parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage in Athens on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
ANGELOS TZORTZINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
Visitors reacted after the parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage in Athens on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
Visitors reacted after the parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage in Athens on Feb. 15, 2024. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Greece, adopted by MPs on the Feb. 15 evening, is "a turning point for human rights," according to conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who championed the reform.
ANGELOS TZORTZINIS, AFP Via Getty Images
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Michael Varaklas, AP
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Michael Varaklas, AP
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Michael Varaklas, AP
A supporter of the same-sex marriage bill reacts during a rally at central Syntagma Square, in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
A supporter of the same-sex marriage bill reacts during a rally at central Syntagma Square, in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Michael Varaklas, AP
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Michael Varaklas, AP
A supporter of the same-sex marriage bill reacts during a rally at central Syntagma Square, in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
A supporter of the same-sex marriage bill reacts during a rally at central Syntagma Square, in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Michael Varaklas, AP
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill reacted during a rally at central Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Greece's lawmakers approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage, making the country the first Orthodox Christian to do so.
Michael Varaklas, AP
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