The BBC has the story (it happened last month, but I wasn't paying attention):
Switzerland same-sex marriage: Two-thirds of voters back yes
"Some 64% supported the measure, making it one of the last countries in western Europe to legalise same-sex marriage.
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"In the build up to the vote, church groups and conservative political parties opposed the idea, saying it would undermine the traditional family.
"Switzerland has allowed same-sex couples to register partnerships since 2007, but some rights are restricted.
"The measure will make it possible for same-sex couples to adopt unrelated children and for married lesbian couples to have children through sperm donation.
"It makes Switzerland the 30th country in the world to adopt same-sex marriage.
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"Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said the first same-sex marriages would take place in July next year.
"Whoever loves each other and wants to get married will be able to do so, regardless of whether it is two men, two women, or a man and a woman," she said.
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"Over the last 20 years, most countries in western Europe have recognised same-sex marriage. However, in Switzerland many big decisions go to a nationwide ballot, and this can slow down major changes to social legislation.
"The new law, which had the backing of the Swiss government and all major political parties except the People's Party, was passed by parliament in December."
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