Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage despite opposition from the church and some politicians.
The measure was passed by parliament late on Thursday with 176 lawmakers from across the political spectrum voting in favour, and 76 against. Two abstained and 46 were not present. The bill required a simple majority to pass in the 300-member parliament.
The vote, which came after two days of debate and weeks of public reactions, will now legally allow same-sex couples to adopt children as well.
Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who had championed the legislation, faced resistance from within his own center-right New Democracy party but was joined by politicians from other parties in the vote.
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