In LGBT history

 The visit is considered highly symbolic as it comes after the turmoil caused by the bill on civil marriage of same-sex couples

The decision was taken in the wake of the approval of the bill on the marriage of same-sex couples - We respect the decision of the Hierarchy, say the Presidency of the Republic

The Metropolis of Piraeus announced on Thursday it would "cut ties" with lawmakers who voted for the marriage equality bill. 

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.

A public opinion poll, carried out as a bill allowing same-sex marriage is expected to head to Parliament soon, has found that nearly 55% of Greeks are in favor of the legislation and 53% also believe gay couples should have the right to adopt.

Citizens are divided on same-sex marriage, and more negative on legal recognition of their children, according to a nationwide opinion poll by Pulse on behalf of Skai. 

Most respondents tilted in favor of the establishment of non-state universities, while they consider sports fan violence part of a wider phenomenon. 

The Supreme Court of Russia recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned its activities in the country, TASS reported, quoted by BTA.

The decision was taken at the request of the Ministry of Justice and is subject to immediate implementation.

The Supreme Court of Appeals has decided to file criminal complaints against members of the Constitutional Court over a profound disagreement on the case of imprisoned Workers' Party of Türkiye (TİP) lawmaker Can Atalay, in a first and unprecedented legal dispute in the history of the Turkish judiciary.

Türkiye's top court has ruled in favor of Can Atalay, the imprisoned lawmaker from the Workers' Party of Türkiye (TİP), declaring a "violation of rights in terms of the right to be elected and the right to personal liberty and security" in his case related to the 2013 Gezi Park protests.

The plaintiffs were three same-sex couples; they plan to appeal the ruling to the Osaka High Court