Professional appraisal of state prosecutors: Ensuring fairness, accountability and quality in prosecutorial work

16 June 2026 Podgorica

Clear and objective criteria are an essential prerequisite for strengthening the quality and efficiency of prosecutorial work. To support the implementation of the new Rules on the Professional Appraisal of State Prosecutors, a targeted training programme for heads of appraisal councils in the...

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Bosnia and Herzegovina police acquire modern investigative interviewing methods

17 June 2026 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A new generation of police inspectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina is strengthening its investigative interviewing skills through specialised training designed to promote more professional, reliable and human rights-compliant criminal investigations. Based on modern interviewing standards, the...

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Bringing property rights closer to citizens through clearer and accessible cadastral services

15 June 2026 Albania

Access to clear and practical information is essential for safeguarding property rights, especially when it comes to owning home, land and property. While navigating cadastral procedures can often seem complex, these processes are essential to ensure that property is safe and protected. To...

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Collaboration of the whole society, key for the rehabilitation and reintegration of Violent Extremist Prisoners and Offenders in the Western Balkans

16-17 June 2026 Durrës / Albania

Beneficiaries and public actors across the Western Balkans gathered in Durres / Albania to reshape the results of enhanced cross-border co-operation in managing violent extremist prisoners and offenders, in a 2-day conference organised with the support of the EU and Council of Europe. Experts and...

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Judicial well-being discussed as a prerequisite for quality justice in Serbia

15 June 2026 Belgrade, Serbia

Representatives of judicial institutions, professional associations, international organisations and experts gathered in Belgrade on 15 June 2026 for a round table dedicated to the importance of judicial well-being for the delivery of justice, organised by the Judges’ Association of Serbia with...

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Strengthening co-operation with authorities in Montenegro to prevent violent extremism

15 June 2026 Podgorica / Montengro

Measures to strengthen inter-agency co-operation in the prevention and management of violent extremism in prison and ensure effective continuity during the pre-release and post-release phases, was the focus of the co-ordination meeting held with authorities in Montenegro within the framework of...

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Лидерите на заедницата во Радовиш оснажени да се борат против дискриминацијата

10 јуни 202 Радовиш, Севрена Македонија

Радовиш стана центар за размена и учење, бидејќи повеќе од 30 претставници од училишта, единицата за локална самоуправа и организации од граѓанското општество се собраа за да ги зајакнат своите знаења и вештини во превенција и заштита од дискриминација. Интерактивната работилница „Поблиску до...

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Training in Niš supports further harmonisation of judicial practice in Serbia

11 June 2026 Niš, Serbia

Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Niš strengthened their capacities in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 11 June 2026, aimed at supporting more consistent judicial practice and enhancing legal certainty....

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Helping more than 2700 citizens in Albania to access their property rights

8 June 2026 Albania

For many people in Albania, securing access to property rights can be a challenging process, as procedures often involve complex legal and administrative steps, while clear and understandable information is not always readily available, making it sometimes hard for individuals and families to...

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Training in Kraljevo supports more consistent judicial practice in Serbia

5 June 2026 Kraljevo, Serbia

Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Kraljevo strengthened their capacities in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 5 June 2026, aimed at supporting a more consistent judicial practice and enhancing legal certainty....

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High Prosecutorial Council of Serbia strengthens internal communication and conflict management skills

5 June 2026 Belgrade

Members and staff of the High Prosecutorial Council strengthened their skills in internal professional communication and conflict management during a two-day workshop held on 4–5 June in Belgrade. Under the title “Internal professional communication and conflict management in the working...

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Tackling AI driven discrimination in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions

3 June 2026 Online

In a world shaped more and more by artificial intelligence, discrimination is taking on new forms as algorithms and automated systems are increasingly influencing decisions that impact people's lives. With AI technologies now embedded in many aspects of our daily life, concerns about algorithmic...

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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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Strengthening Co-operation in the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights

3 June 2026 Belgrade

Representatives of the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) of the Council of Europe met with relevant state institutions to discuss the execution of ECtHR judgments concerning Serbia. The delegation met with the Agent of the Republic of Serbia...

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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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