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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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Billy Porter asks for privacy as he splits from husband of six years

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Billy Porter and Adam Smith have split after six years of marriage. “I can confirm that Billy Porter and his husband Adam Smith have made the sad decision to end their marriage after six years,” the ‘Pose’ star’s rep told People. “The decision was an amicable and mutual one and was made after much consideration. They continue to love and support each other as they embark on this next chapter. “There will be no further comment from either parties and it would be appreciated if their privacy be respected.” Billy…

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French LGBTQ+ couples mark 10 years of same-sex marriage

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When France legalised gay marriage exactly 10 years ago, Nicolas and his partner David couldn’t wait to tie the knot. A decade on, the couple still cherish the memories of their town hall wedding in a suburb of Paris. “It was something else. The beautiful town hall and the mayor dressed in the red, white and blue sash. She made a beautiful speech about how proud she was to officiate her first same-sex wedding, it was very, very moving,” Nicolas recalled. Beyond giving LGBTQ+ couples the chance to celebrate their…

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Ukrainian MP submits draft bill calling for legal recognition of same-sex couples

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Inna Sovsun, a Ukrainian MP, has introduced a draft bill calling for same-sex couples to have legal recognition in the country. She announced that she had submitted the draft on 7 March and, in a series of tweets, referenced statistics which suggest that 56 per cent of people in Ukraine “support same-sex partnerships”. Sovsun added that she hopes the president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and his party will take the lead on making this legal recognition a reality. “Every day, Ukrainian LGBT military personnel are exposed to danger while protecting us,” she…

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Japan’s opposition party submits bill to legalise same-sex marriage

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Japan’s leading opposition party has submitted a bill to legally recognise same-sex marriage in a bid to ignite debate on the issue in parliament. The Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) is proposing that the country’s Civil Code be amended as its current wording is based on the notion that marriage is a union between partners of different sexes. The bill, which was submitted on 6 March, comes just two months ahead of Japan hosting the next G7 summit meeting in May. It is currently the only member of the intergovernmental political…

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India’s Supreme Court to hear arguments on legalising same-sex marriage

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The Supreme Court of India is set to hear arguments in favour of legalising same-sex marriage this week in what could be a historic moment for the LGBTQ+ community. On 6 January, the top court will listen to pleas from same-sex couples about why these marriages should be legally recognised. The lead petition, which was filed by gay couple Supriyo Chakraborty and Abhay Dange, stated that denying these couples this right prevents them from being equal. The second petition, filed by Parth Phiroze Mehrotra and Uday Raj, added that not…

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Mexico’s most populous state votes to legalise same-sex marriage

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Mexico’s most populous state, State of Mexico, overwhelmingly voted to legalise same-sex marriage on 11 October. It becomes the 29th of the country’s 32 states to do so after being passed by 50 votes in favour to 16 against. “Equal marriage is a public institution, whereby two people freely decide to share a life,” the state’s legislative body wrote on Twitter. State of Mexico is home to around 17 million people, making it the country’s most populous state at a size five times the population of Uruguay. “Today, by becoming…

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Ukraine to consider legalising same-sex marriage once war is over

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President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Ukraine’s government to look into whether same-sex marriages should be legalised. He also noted that marriage is defined in the country’s constitution as being between a man and a woman – something which would not be changed during the ongoing war with Russia. Zelensky explained that this is due to Article 157 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which says: “In conditions of war or a state of emergency, the Constitution of Ukraine cannot be changed.” The response comes after a petition on the matter crossed…

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Tokyo to recognise same-sex unions, but not as equivalent to marriage

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Tokyo will soon recognise same-sex partnerships, though the move does not give couples the same rights that married couples get in Japan. The city’s government announced the draft plan on 10 May, with couples eligible to register for certificates recognising their partnerships from October. Applicants will be limited to residents of Tokyo, which includes foreign nationals living there. The intention is “to promote understanding among Tokyo residents about sexual diversity and to reduce inconveniences in daily lives surrounding sexual minorities in order to create more pleasant living conditions for them,”…

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First-ever same-sex wedding takes place in British Antarctic Territory

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Eric Bourne and Stephen Carpenter became the first-ever same-sex couple to get married in the British Antarctic Territory. The two are both polar research ship crew members and have been together for 20 years. Their ceremony took place on board RRS Sir David Attenborough on 24 April and was performed by the ship’s captain, Will Whatley. “We’re both very proud to be the first same-sex marriage to happen in British Antarctic Territory,” Eric said prior to the wedding. “BAS is such a welcoming and accepting employer, and we feel very…

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