Greece enacted a human-rights bill that permits civil-partnership agreements between same-sex couples, according to a Newsweek item that cites Reuters.
The development (which happened when 193 members of the 300-member parliament voted for the bill) occurred despite protests and opposition from political parties and the Orthodox Church.
A growing number of European countries have established legislation allowing registered partnership rights for same-sex couples; however, the issue remains contentious in many other EU states, especially those in eastern Europe.
The article is at www.newsweek.com/greece-gay-couples-lgbt-civil-partnerships-europe-human-rights-408418.