A new report by the Council of Europe's Platform states that Turkey has become one of Europe’s most hostile environments for independent journalism, citing a high number of jailed journalists, widespread legal harassment, intimidation, and censorship.

Representatives of opposition parliamentary groups discussed with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, who is on an official visit to Serbia, at the National Assembly.

Tatjana Pešić, an MP from the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) and a member of Serbia's delegation to the Council of Europe, has called on the Council to consider sending an observation mission to the upcoming local elections in Serbia.

The Council of Europe has criticized anti-begging decrees adopted by mayors in some French cities, stating that they violate the right to protection against poverty and social exclusion under the European Social Charter.

A Council of Europe partners' report, 'At a Tipping Point: Media Freedom 2025,' highlights the targeting of N1 television and its journalists in Serbia, with President Vučić reportedly contributing to attacks on media.

The Council of Europe announced that its Secretary General, Alain Berset, will pay an official visit to Serbia on March 5-6.

Council of Europe (CoE) partner organization said in an annual report on media freedom that journalists in Serbia were constantly under attack from th

Bosnia and Herzegovina faces significant structural problems in media freedom, with public broadcaster BHRT on the verge of collapse, according to the Council of Europe, which also criticized a controversial RS law on 'foreign agents'.

A Council of Europe report describes a 'critical turning point' for press freedom, warning that the environment for journalism is becoming 'increasingly hostile' due to violence, imprisonment, SLAPP lawsuits, and influence.

According to Council of Europe statistics, Hungary is among the worst performers in the EU for the excessive use of pre-trial detention, which should be an exceptional legal measure but is often applied automatically.

The Cyprus Computer Society and the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies will hold a conference in Nicosia on March 3, aimed at strengthening career guidance for girls in information technology and STEM fields. The conference will be held under the auspices of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. The event, titled Strengthening […]

A delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has arrived in Kyiv.

Alen Berse, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, stated that the Council is closely monitoring the situation in Serbia, while Biljana Pantić Pilja, head of Serbia's delegation to the PACE, warned that Kosovo's potential admission to the CoE would further destabilize relations.

Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut met with Council of Europe Secretary General Alen Berse during his two-day visit to Serbia, discussing Serbia's European path and reaffirming the country's strong commitment to reforms.

It seems to me that there is readiness on their part as well, said Radomir Lazović, MP of ZLF, speaking about the invitation extended to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, for this body to send...

The Council of Europe acknowledges the Netherlands' steps against racism but emphasizes the need for more action, citing persistent issues with online hate speech and discrimination.

Maja Sever, President of the European Federation of Journalists, expressed concern that Serbia, along with Turkey and Georgia, is listed as a hotspot for attacks on journalists in a Council of Europe report.

A Council of Europe report on journalist safety highlights the cases of murdered investigative journalist Ján Kuciak from Slovakia and missing journalist Pavol Rýpal, underscoring ongoing concerns.

The Serbian diaspora in Brussels has brought attention to problems in gymnasiums in Niš, Belgrade, and Novi Sad to the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council of Europe. This comes as parents and students of the 'Jovan Jovanović Zmaj' Gymnasium in Novi Sad have been seeking truth about their school's safety for months.

A Council of Europe report on press freedom indicates that the situation in Georgia worsened at an 'alarming rate' in 2025, highlighting concerns for journalists.

A new report from the Council of Europe describes a 'turning point' for press freedom, indicating significant developments in the media landscape.

The Council of Europe held a commemorative ceremony in Strasbourg on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Secretary General Alain Berset, Moldova’s Permanent Representative Daniela Cujbă, and Ukraine’s Permanent Representative participated.

The Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner, Michael O’Flaherty, stated that altering the European Convention on Human Rights to reduce migrant flows would be a mistake.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will visit Strasbourg from February 24-26 to participate in meetings of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers.

Slobodan Cvejić, Vice-President of Srbija centar (SRCE) and a Member of Parliament, stated that pro-European opposition representatives discussed issues of regime violence with a delegation from the Council of Europe.

Representatives of several opposition parties announced that after a meeting with Council of Europe Secretary General Alan Berset, the body will insist on stopping the implementation of Mrdić's laws.

Tatjana Pešić of the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) has called on the Council of Europe to send an observer mission for the upcoming local elections in Serbia.

A Council of Europe-sponsored report on media freedom ranks Italy among European countries with the highest rates of political interference in the media, alongside Hungary and Malta.

A Council of Europe report highlights serious structural problems in media freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stating that the public broadcaster BHRT is 'on the verge of collapse'.

Alain Berset, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, is scheduled to make an official visit to Serbia on March 5 and 6. The visit aims to strengthen ties and discuss ongoing cooperation.

The Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on Minorities issued severe criticism against the Hungarian state regarding the situation of Roma, highlighting school segregation and barriers in health and social services.

Alain Berset, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, will make an official visit to Serbia on March 5 and 6, as announced by the Council of Europe.

Leaders of three opposition factions in the Lithuanian Seimas have addressed Speaker Juozas Olekas regarding the participation of two MPs, Indrė Kižienė and Artūras Zuokas, in the Council of Europe's Venice Commission plenary session.

The Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner has expressed concerns and called for a parliamentary committee to ban the detention of children in deportation camps planned by authorities.

Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili met with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset on February 23 in Geneva, where she participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). According to an official press release, the two discussed Georgia-CoE “cooperation” and “current issues on the …

Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met with a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), which arrived in Kyiv ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.