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.

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