Despite the attempt to halt the first gay marriage in Greece
the Greek Gay and Lesbian Community (OLKE) said the weddings would go ahead as planned but would not reveal details for fear they may be disrupted.
“We were sure the Greek state would resist and we are prepared for a legal fight,” OLKE’s Evangelia Vlami told Reuters. “The two couples will go ahead and marry within 15 days and these weddings will help end discrimination.”
“We will go ahead despite the difficulties,” said Tilos mayor Tassos Aliferis told Reuters on Friday. “I still can’t believe that someone would be prosecuted for defending human rights.”
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I’m still hoping for an invite !
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