Albania’s Constitutional and High Courts attend Council of Europe Superior Courts Meeting

5 May 2026 Strasbourg / France

Representatives of the Constitutional Court and the High Court of Albania attended the 11th session of the Superior Courts Network (SCN), held in Strasbourg on 4–5 June 2026. Ela Elezi, representing the Constitutional Court, and Emirijam Ahmetaga, representing the High Court, joined judges and...

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Small steps shaping change behind prison walls

4 June 2026 Subotica, Serbia

In the District Prison in Subotica, change does not come overnight. It begins quietly, often in moments that might seem small to an outsider- a pause before reacting, a different choice made in a difficult situation, a willingness to speak up. For Dajana Perčić, those moments are at the heart of...

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Advancing knowledge on technologies and digital investigations in human trafficking cases

3 June 2026 Novi Sad, Serbia

A three-day training course on the use of advanced technologies and digital investigations in human trafficking cases opened in Novi Sad on 3 June 2026, bringing together police officers and public prosecutors from across Serbia. Opening the training, participants were addressed by Nenad Simić,...

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Round table on the application of Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights in the practice of domestic courts

2 June 2026 Belgrade

The application of the standards set by the European Court of Human Rights in detention cases was the topic of the round table organized by the action “Strengthening human rights protection in Serbia” in cooperation with the Constitutional Court. The round table gathered 75 representatives of the...

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Montenegro’s judges and prosecutors strengthen ethical standards to reinforce public trust in justice

3 June 2026 Podgorica

Judges and state prosecutors from across Montenegro gathered on 2–3 June to strengthen the application of ethical, integrity and accountability standards in their daily work, recognising these principles as essential for preserving public trust in the judiciary and upholding the rule of law. The...

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Montenegro steps up protection of victims with specialised training for lawyers

3 June 2026 Podgorica

Montenegro has launched a specialised training programme for lawyers providing free legal aid to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, aiming to strengthen access to justice for some of the most vulnerable groups in society. The initiative follows the 2024 amendments to the Law on...

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Montenegro and Moldova exchange experience on protecting elections from disinformation

29 May 2026 Chișinău, Moldova

Representatives of the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services of Montenegro concluded a three-day peer-to-peer exchange visit to Chișinău, engaging with Moldovan institutions, civil society organisations, and international partners on issues related to election integrity, countering...

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Prevazilaženje jaza: U Bosni i Hercegovini predstavljen novi vodič za inkluzivnu zdravstvenu zaštitu LGBTI osoba

26. maj 2026. Banja Luka, Bosna i Hercegovina

Zdravstveni radnici/e u Bosni i Hercegovini sada imaju novi resurs za podršku inkluzivnoj i nepristrasnoj zdravstvenoj zaštiti za LGBTI osobe. „Vodič Ravnopravan pristup LGBTI osoba zdravstvenoj zaštiti", koji je predstavljen 26. maja u Banjoj Luci, pruža praktične alate i smjernice za pružanje...

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New training series launched to strengthen harmonisation of judicial practice in Serbia

29 May 2026 Novi Sad, Serbia

Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Novi Sad strengthened their skills in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 29 May 2026, aimed at supporting more consistent judicial practice and improving legal certainty....

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Fostering resocialisation and rehabilitation of prisoners in North Macedonia: EU and Council of Europe assist prison authorities

22 May 2026 Skopje, North Macedonia

Resocialisation officers are professionals engaged in the criminal justice systems, prisons, or rehabilitation centres to help offenders reintegrate into society. Their primary role is to assist individuals in adapting to social norms, building new skills, and overcoming habits or behaviours that...

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Pinocchio helps children in North Macedonia learn how to recognise and prevent trafficking risks

27 May 2026 Skopje, North Macedonia

What can Pinocchio teach children about safety, trust and manipulation? In a primary school, in the village of Bardovci, the famous story became a powerful tool for helping children recognise the risks of trafficking and abuse through interactive learning and role play. Third-grade children and...

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Judges in North Macedonia strengthen skills on freedom of expression

26 May 2026 Gostivar, North Macedonia

The Basic Court in Gostivar hosted a capacity building activity on the “Protection of Honour and Reputation in the Context of the Right to Freedom of Expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The activity brought together judges from the Basic Courts of...

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Judicial Academy Open Day organised for law students in Belgrade

28 May 2026 Belgrade

Law students from Belgrade explored career opportunities in the judiciary and prosecution service during an Open Day organised on 28 May by the Judicial Academy within the action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and the capacities of the judicial and prosecutorial councils”. The event...

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Advancing digital property administration and legal certainty in the Western Balkans through regional co-operation

26 May 2026 Tirana, Albania

Strengthening co-operation on the right to property, digital transformation and good governance in property administration was the focus of the Regional Roundtable “From Property to Progress: Digital Transformation and EU Integration of the Western Balkans”, which brought together senior...

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Council of Europe and Judicial Academy launch first training-of-trainers programme on countering SLAPPs for Serbian judges

26 May 2026 Belgrade

Senior judges from Serbia strengthened their capacity to recognise and respond to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), following the first training-of-trainers programme for judges in Serbia organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the Judicial Academy. The...

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Modernising Kosovo's Prosecution System: Digital Tools for a Stronger Justice

26 May 2026 Pristina

Every day, prosecutors across Kosovo* walk into their offices with one goal: to deliver equal justice. But for many years, something as basic as drafting a court procedural document —an indictment, a court submission, or a formal act — was slowing them down. Outdated templates, inconsistent...

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Novi pilot sudovi u okviru Horizontal Facility programa u Bosni i Hercegovini unapređuju ankete o zadovoljstvu uposlenika

22. maj 2026. Modriča, Bosna i Hercegovina

Dana 22. maja 2026. godine, Evropska komisija za efikasnost pravosuđa (CEPEJ) organizovala je radionicu u Modriči kako bi podržala nove pilot sudove u okviru projekta “Jačanje efikasnosti i kvalitete pravosuđa u Bosni i Hercegovini (BiHSEJ)” u procesu uvođenja internih anketa o zadovoljstvu...

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Judicial Days 2026 highlights priorities for the future of Serbia’s justice system

22 May 2026 Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia

Greater consistency of judicial practice, stronger protection of human rights and continued judicial reform emerged as key priorities at the Annual Conference of Judges of the Republic of Serbia – Judicial Days 2026, bringing together Serbian and European judges for discussions on the future...

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EU and Council of Europe support Reduction of Case Backlogs in Albania

21-22 May 2026 Tirana

Tirana / Members and staff of the High Council of Justice (HCJ), representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Albanian judges convened in Berat to discuss the management of case backlog in the domestic courts. Supported by EU and Council of Europe, the event reaffirmed the HCJ’s commitment to...

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Mladi iz Zavidovića u borbi protiv mržnje

21. maj 2026. Zavidovići, Bosna i Hercegovina

Mladi iz Zavidovića izašli su na ulice 21. maja kako bi poslali jasnu poruku protiv govora mržnje i diskriminacije, angažujući sugrađane/ke kroz interaktivne aktivnosti koje promovišu inkluziju, solidarnost i društvenu koheziju. Organizovano pod sloganom „Mladi Zavidovića u borbi protiv mržnje“,...

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