Sexual abuse, electric shocks, chemical restraints in Mental Health Care, report finds
A disclosure by New Zealand’s Royal Commission has exposed a distressing past of mistreatment within its mental health and behavioral facilities impacting…
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Investigation Goliath: Suspected ringleaders of international crime group charged with €93 million VAT fraud
(Luxembourg, 9 August 2024) – Three suspected ringleaders of an international criminal group were indicted yesterday at the Regional Court of Dusseldorf…
Spain says YES to Bahai marriage
In an important step towards promoting religious inclusion and diversity in Spain, the first legally and civilly recognised Bahá’í marriage in the…
From Athens to Strasbourg: 75 Years of Influence of Greece in Council of Europe
Greece is set to commemorate an occasion as it marks 75 years since it became a member of the Council of Europe…
UKRAINE: Officials of the Office of the President manually monitor courts and law enforcement agencies for illegal seizure (robbery) of private property
Ukrainian businesses report unfounded repressions during Russia’s war on Ukraine August 2024 In July 2024, owners and top managers of Ukrainian enterprises…
Increased risks of human trafficking require concerted action to reduce children’s vulnerability to trafficking
On the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human…
Packing Essentials – What To Bring On Your European Summer Trip
A key to efficient packing for your European summer trip is to prioritize lightweight and versatile pieces that can be mixed and…
Access to official documents held by public authorities: Council of Europe evaluates compliance with the Tromsø Convention in 11 states
Strasbourg, 16.07.2024 – The Council of Europe’s Access Info Group (AIG), an independent group of experts created to monitor the implementation of…
Congress President welcomes liberation of prisoners of conscience in Russia and in Belarus
The President of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Marc Cools, has made the following statement: “On behalf of the…
Cruelty Free Europe urges European Commission to speed up animal testing phase-out plans after stats show stalled progress
Animal protection NGO, Cruelty Free Europe, urges Ursula von der Leyen’s incoming European Commission to accelerate plans to phase out animal testing…