The former Soviet republic issues a ban on "the use of fireworks, festive meals, gift-giving and raising money" in schools.
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Greece's parliament has overwhelmingly approved legislation legalizing civil partnerships for gay couples, two years after the country was condemned by a European human rights court for discrimination.
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The Oriental Orthodox Church, which has ancient roots in Eritrea, is one of four approved religions, including Roman Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam.
In Rivne, the faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), are still fiercely defending their church against schismatic besiegers. With the support of the police, the latter are continuing to besiege the UOC parishioners who remain without electricity, heating, water and food, reports the Information Department of the UOC.
According to reports of the Rivne Diocese representatives, at the present time 12 women – parishioners of the UOC MP parish – and two priests are still being held hostage in the church without light and water.