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‘We won’t live in fear’: Greece’s LGBTQ+ community stands strong after trans couple’s attack

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After a trans couple were attacked in Greece just weeks after same-sex marriage was legalised, the LGBTQIA+ community is standing united. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN A recent attack on a young trans couple in Greece has left LGBTQIA+ people shaken, with some describing the incident a reminder of how “extremely polarised” the country is on equal rights. A mob of almost 200 people cursed, spat and threw bottles at the pair in Thessaloniki on Saturday (9 March) night, resulting in the arrests of more than 20 people.…

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Here are the 10 best countries for LGBTQ+ people to get married

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The top 10 best countries for LGBTQIA+ couples to get married has been ranked. Globally, 36 countries have legalised same-sex marriage – most recently Greece made history as the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to do so. Now the top 10 best countries for LGBTQIA+ couples to wed have been ranked, according to a new list compiled by Hitched.co.uk. Hitched experts analysed how long same-sex marriage has been legalised in a country and the average cost of a wedding in each country (according to the Money.co.uk calculator). They also referenced the…

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Greece legalises same-sex marriage and adoption in historic victory

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Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same sex marriage and adoption in a historic ruling. This verdict makes Greece the 16th European Union country, 21st country in Europe and 37th country globally to pass a law. The country’s Parliament voted in a 176-76 majority in favour of the decision, on 15 February. Greece first extended civil partnerships to same-sex couples in 2015, but stopped short of equal parental rights. The new bill will allow same-sex couples to adopt children and recognises both parents as the legal guardian,…

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Greece doubles down on legalising same-sex marriage despite church opposition

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The Greek government has doubled down on their promise to legalise same-sex marriage amid church opposition. Back in July 2023, the country’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged to pass the LGBTQIA+ inclusive measure during his term. “Same-sex marriage will happen at some point and it’s part of our strategy,” he said during an interview with Bloomberg Television in Athens on 4 July. “Greek society is much more ready and mature.” While the country has recognised same-sex unions since 2015, LGBTQIA+ couples are only offered a handful of rights and benefits.…

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W Costa Navarino: Greece’s best kept secret sets a new standard for modern luxury

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Tucked away on the southwest Peloponnese on the Greek mainland with its ancient hills, quaint seafront towns and glistening bay is one of the country’s best kept secrets, Costa Navarino. The resort first opened in 2010 as a tranquil and idyllic new destination in the Mediterranean surrounded by olive trees as far as the eye can see. Based in the Greek region of Messinia, Costa Navarino prides itself on being a sustainable resort, making sure the expansive scenery is unspoilt, local produce is grown to provide fresh ingredients to the…

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Greece bans ‘sex-normalising’ surgeries on intersex children

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‘Sex-normalising’ surgeries on babies born intersex have been banned in Greece under a new law approved by parliament on 19 July. The Medically Assisted Reproduction Reforms Act prevents doctors from carrying out said operations on people under the age of 15 unless they have a court order stating otherwise. Those who break the law will face fines and time in prison, Reuters reported. Intersex people subjected to these operations in the past have experienced a number of health issues, including sterilisation and loss of sexual sensation. The surgeries attempt to…

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Greece bans LGBTQ+ ‘conversion therapy’ for minors

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Greece banned so-called ‘conversion therapy’ for minors as part of a wider effort to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the country. The bill, which has been approved by Greece’s parliament, states that those caught illegally performing ‘conversion therapy’ could face fines and time in prison. Speaking to parliament last week, Thanos Plevris, the country’s Health Minister, said: “There were some false treatments that stated that when a minor has chosen a different sexual orientation, his parents could supposedly proceed with ‘treatments’ for this child to ‘return to normality’.”…

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Greece lifts ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood

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Greece has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men in a historic move for the LGBTQ+ community. On 10 January, a ministerial decree was signed by Health Minister Thanos Plevris and his deputy, Mina Gaga. Greek City Times reported that the decree created a new form for people wishing to donate blood to complete, which removes homosexual acts from the list of things restricting someone from doing so. It will come into effect after the publication of the Government Gazette, the country’s legal…

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