Authorities strengthen data use to fight against money laundering and terrorism financing

14 April 2026 ANTALYA, TÜRKİYE

Authorities in Türkiye are stepping up efforts to use data more effectively in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, with a focus on improving investigations, prosecutions and asset recovery. At a workshop held in Antalya, representatives from key national institutions,...

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Профит или луѓе? Битка против современото ропство во Северна Македонија

9. април 2026.

Трговијата со луѓе со цел трудова експлоатација е сериозен и брзорастечки глобален проблем кој ги погодува луѓето од сите возрасти. Всушност, тоа значи дека луѓето се принудени или измамени да работат во експлоататорски услови, кои го нарушуваат нивното човечко достоинство. Жртвите се сериозно...

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Montenegro adopts new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers, strengthening accountability and public trust

7 April 2026 Podgorica

Montenegro has taken an important step forward in advancing the rule of law with the adoption of a new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers. The Code was developed with the support of the Council of Europe, drawing on European standards and best practices to reinforce professionalism,...

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Standing up for academic integrity in a changing digital world

7 April 2026 Podgorica

What does academic integrity mean in a time when artificial intelligence can write essays and information is only a click away? For Professor Božidar Popović of the University of Montenegro, integrity remains the foundation of trust in education, regardless of how technology evolves. As one of...

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Северна Македонија продолжува по патот кон зацврстување на правата на лицата што припаѓаат на заедниците

30. март 2026. Скопје

Претставници на институции, етнички заедници и меѓународни партнери се собраа во Скопје за да помогнат во обликувањето на ревидираниот Акциски план за унапредување на правата на лицата кои припаѓаат на заедниците, важен политички документ кој ја поддржува социјалната кохезија и процесот на...

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Strengthening practices in addressing trafficking in human beings Serbia

3 April 2026 Belgrade

Public Prosecutors from across Serbia who serve as contact points for human trafficking cases gathered in Belgrade on April 2 for a roundtable dedicated to improving practices in handling human trafficking cases. The event was organized within the framework of the joint program of the European...

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A new step forward for democratic education in Zenica

30 March 2026 Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The arrival of spring in Zenica has brought new energy and momentum to educational initiatives. For the students and teachers of Druga Gimnazija Zenica, this period marks the beginning of a new chapter, as the school has become part of the network of Resource Centres for Democratic School Culture...

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Promoting a safer public space in Bosnia and Herzegovina by recognising and preventing hate speech

25 March 2026 Mostar

Civil servants in Bosnia and Herzegovina are strengthening their ability to recognise, respond to and prevent hate speech, following a tailored training organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the BiH Civil Service Agency. The training, held in Mostar on 24-25 March, brought...

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Young European Ambassadors build bridges against discrimination in Venice

Venice, Italy 18-20 March 2026

The Council of Europe works closely with Young European Ambassadors (YEA) to strengthen youth engagement in promoting equality, diversity and human rights across Europe and its neighbouring regions. In this context, 25 Young European Ambassadors from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership...

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Advancing comparable legal aid data across Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership

26 March 2026 Budva, Montenegro

Improving how legal aid systems are measured and compared across countries was at the centre of a regional workshop organised by the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) on 25-26 March in Budva, Montenegro. Titled: “From legal frameworks to comparable data and policy use”,...

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Turning dialogue into everyday action in Bosnia and Herzegovina

31 March 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Across Bosnia and Herzegovina, people working in religious communities, education, and civil society often come from different backgrounds, traditions, and life paths. Yet when they speak about the societies they want to build, their words reflect shared values: responsibility, dignity, and the...

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Montenegro: Further steps taken to strengthen legal aid for particularly vulnerable victims

30 March 2026 Podgorica

Montenegro continues its activities aimed at improving the capacity of lawyers to provide legal aid to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. To support the implementation of the 2024 amendments to the Law on Free Legal Aid, which require that victims of domestic violence and human...

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Advancing Self-Identification of National Minorities through Dialogue and Community Engagement

27 March 2026 Dropull / Albania

After the successful roundtable in Kukës, the European Union and Council of Europe anti-discrimination action and the OSCE Presence in Albania supported the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Committee for National Minorities in organising another roundtable, this time in Dervican (Dropull)....

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Дигитален надзор и одговорност на платформите: размена на медиумските регулатори во Даблин

25-26 март 2026 Даблин, Ирска

Регулаторите за аудиовизуелни медиуми од Црна Гора и Северна Македонија ја завршија дводневната студиска посета во Даблин, организирана од Советот на Европа, која овозможи интензивни дискусии за медиумската регулација, онлајн безбедноста и надзорот над глобалните дигитални платформи. Посетата...

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Education authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina agree on next steps to strengthen inclusive education

26 March 2026 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Representatives of education ministries in Bosnia and Herzegovina agreed on concrete steps to improve the monitoring and reporting on the implementation of recommendations for improving inclusive education, thereby further strengthening the quality of education policies and institutional...

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When inclusion becomes part of everyday university life

27 March 2026 Podgorica

When a student feels they truly belong, learning becomes more than lectures and exams; it becomes an opportunity to grow, contribute and thrive. At the University of Donja Gorica (UDG) in Montenegro, this idea is shaping how students with disabilities experience higher education, turning...

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Applying European Court Standards on Liberty in Albania

25 March 2026 Tirana, Albania

Legal advisers of the Constitutional Court of Albania took an important step toward ensuring more consistent protection of the right to liberty and security. They enhanced their knowledge on the application of the European Court of Human Rights’ case law and standards under Article 5 of the...

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Steps to guarantee trafficking victims’ access to legal assistance and free legal aid

25 March 2026 Kragujevac, Serbia

Improved access to free legal aid for victims of trafficking in human beings and enhanced co-operation between institutions were identified as important steps towards strengthening the protection of victims’ rights in Serbia during a discussion held on 25 March in Kragujevac. The round table...

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Understanding hate, building stronger foundations for our communities

24 March 2026 Podgorica

After months of online attacks, Aleksandra* from Montenegro started self-censorship. She withdrew from advocating for her community and even her own rights. Every post, every comment, every debate had become a battlefield, and the cost of speaking out had grown unbearable. This is one of the...

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Montenegro: Handbook for lawyers on combating human trafficking published

24 March 2026 Podgorica

A new Handbook for lawyers on human trafficking has been published and is now available to both professionals and the wider public, marking an important step in strengthening the legal profession’s capacity to combat one of the most serious human rights violations of modern times. Organised in...

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