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SAS hopes to host the world’s first same sex wedding in the air

1.9.2010 / Ilkka Veiström

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is hoping to host the world’s first same-sex wedding in the air onboard an Airbus A340 between Stockholm and New York on December 6 this year. To find the couple, the airline today launched a major social media campaign, Love is in the air (www.flysas.com/love).

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Yle: First complaint about gay hour of prayer dismissed

1.9.2010 15:02
A complaint made in June about the gay couple hour of prayer has been dismissed by the chapter of Kuopio. It was determined that the congregation of Kajaani acted according to procedure. The congregation's church council made a ruling in June allowing registered same sex couples to pray in the congregation's church.

According to Yle, the decision is in line with the episcopal conference's ruling. Another complaint is pending.

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Aamulehti: Kirurgi varoittaa: Jos lapsen sukupuolta ei näy jalkovälistä, väärä valinta voi olla kohtalokas

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30.8.2010 9:06
Aamulehti on nostanut jutussaan esille Suomessa kiistellyn ja Seksuaalinen tasavertaisuus Seta ry:n tuomitseman käytönnön intersukupuolisten lasten vauvaiän sukupuolenkorjausleikkauksista. Suomessa ei voi olla sukupuoleton.

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Yle: Inquiry: Majority of clergy refuse to marry gay couples

1.9.2010 14:56

According to an inquiry by the Christian radio channel Radio Dei, over half of the members of the clergy are not willing to marry same sex couples. A majority would also retain the right to officiate at weddings with the church even if the gender-neutral marriage law is passed.

Source: yle.fi 1.9.2010

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New men only gym in Helsinki

20.8.2010 9:13
Gym 4 men is the first gym in Finland that gives membership only for men. Gym 4 men is included in the Gay Friendly Helsinki company register. Further information at www.gym4men.fi.