Latvian parliament legalises same-sex partnerships


FILE PHOTO: People hold a giant rainbow flag as they walk during Riga Pride 2023 parade in Riga, Latvia June 3, 2023. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File photo

RIGA (Reuters) - Latvia's parliament on Thursday voted to allow same-sex couples to establish civil unions, providing them with legal recognition but fewer rights than married couples.

Homosexuality remains a divisive topic in Latvia, whose legislators in 2005 changed the constitution to define marriage as only allowed between a man and a woman.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

U.S. stocks close mixed as chip stocks sink
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS withdraws from Eurovision 2027 over concerns about neutrality
Wildfires intensify in Colombia amid El Nino conditions
Seoul says South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea
Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum
US Supreme Court hands a win to Trump over mail-in ballot restrictions
Canadian politicians sharpen tone over U.S. tariffs
Feature: Polish farmers find cheer in harvest despite tough growing season
Minimum wage in Slovakia to rise to 972 euros per month in 2027
U.S. stocks close mixed

Others Also Read