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Same-sex marriage and adoption bill posted for public consultation
The proposed bill on same-sex marriage and adoption was posted for public consultation on Wednesday by the State Ministry.
The ministry's website (opengov.gr) uploaded the bill under the title "Equality of civil marriage, amendment of the Civil Code and other provisions," which will remain for public consultaton until January 31.
PM defends same-sex marriage bill on grounds of equality
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended his government's plans to legalize same-sex civil marriages during a cabinet session on Wednesday, presenting the legislation as a step towards greater social equality.
Gov’t rules out referendum on same-sex marriage bill
The government has ruled out the possibility of conducting a referendum on the matter of marriage and childbearing for same-sex couples.
In an interview on Skai radio on Friday, spokesman Pavlos Marinakis emphasized that while the government respects the role and views of the Church, it remains committed to implementing its policy program.
Ieronymos says referendum could be held on same-sex civil marriages
Archbishop Ieronymos, the leader of the influential Orthodox Church of Greece, which opposes government plans to permit same-sex civil marriages, suggested on Friday that a referendum could be conducted to address the issue.
Parliament to vote on same-sex marriage by mid-February, PM tells Bloomberg
Greece's center-right government will soon submit legislation allowing same-sex civil marriages, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Davos, Switzerland on Friday, voicing his optimism that the law will be voted in Parliament next month.
Bulgarians Celebrate Antonovden: A Day of Tradition, Reflection, and Health
Today, Bulgarians across the nation mark Antonovden, the feast dedicated to the memory of St. Anthony the Great in the Orthodox Church. Celebrated not only for its religious significance but deeply rooted in Bulgarian folk traditions, Antonovden holds a unique place in the cultural tapestry of the country.
SYRIZA chief to meet Archbishop Ieronymos on Saturday
The leader of the left-wing opposition party SYRIZA, Stefanos Kasselakis, is scheduled to meet with the head of the Orthodox Church of Greece, Archbishop Ieronymos, on Saturday at 10 a.m.
Gov’t plans to legalize same-sex marriage win key opposition backing
The center-right Greek government's plans to legalize same-sex civil marriage received a major boost Thursday after the left-wing opposition leader pledged his party's backing in parliament.
SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis said he would instruct his lawmakers to vote for the proposal, although he argued that it didn't go far enough on parenthood rights.
Istanbul’s orthodox church holds traditional cross retrieval ceremony
The Fener Greek Patriarchate, based in Balat-Istanbul, has held the traditional ceremony of pulling the cross from the sea at the Golden Horn in Istanbul succeeding the mass.
St. Stephen's Day In Bulgaria: Celebrating Faith And Name Days
Today marks the commemoration of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, within the Orthodox Church. Known as the third day of the Nativity of Christ, this occasion pays homage to the revered figure who sacrificed his life for his faith in the 37th year.
In Bulgaria's folk calendar, this day is celebrated as Stefanovden, a name day for over 230,000 Bulgarians.