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Greek same-sex couples race to wed after historic vote

Greek same-sex couples race to wed after historic vote

YOLANDA Kalantzi and Georgia Ampatzidou kissed when Greek lawmakers voted to allow same-sex civil marriages, then joined other couples making plans for their big days. The historic bill that parliament approved overnight also allowed same-sex couples to adopt children - another big step as Ampatzidou can now legally adopt their son. "When we heard that the bill passed we were deeply touched," said Kalantzi, who with Ampatzidou had travelled 500 km (300 miles) to be inside parliament for the vote. The couple have already booked a DJ and a photographer for their May wedding. "There is no return. I must have…
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