MPs discuss bill on changing adoption procedures
A bill modernising the legislative framework for adoptions was discussed on Wednesday at the House legal affairs committee, with MPs saying it was about time the law safeguarded children’s ...
Cabinet approves bill to modernise adoption process
A bill to regulate adoption was approved by the ministerial cabinet on Wednesday, aiming to modernise outdated procedures and safeguard the best interests and fundamental rights of children.
Deputy Welfare ...
Government to end private adoptions
The government is set to end the practice of private adoptions of children with a new bill submitted to the social welfare deputy ministry.
Should it pass into law, the ...
Bill proposes big changes in adoption criteria
A new bill is expected to bring significant changes to the adoption process, making single parents eligible to adopt and securing contact between the adopted child and their biological family.
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Cyprus fails to hail Greece’s same-sex marriage law
Cyprus has been notably absent in congratulating Greece on passing the same-sex marriage law, failing to be one of 28 countries with embassies in Athens to congratulate them.
Greece passed the ...