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Council of Europe

The Council of Europe is an international organization aimed at upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. It has 47 member states and is based in Strasbourg, France.

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A police officer patrols a market in Azerbaijan's capital Baku

Azerbaijan: Repressive climate ahead of climate conference

Azerbaijan: Repressive climate ahead of climate conference

Human rights advocates are worried that Baku is locking up activists and journalists ahead of the climate summit.
Human RightsJune 15, 2024
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Turkey tops renewed spike in European incarceration rate

Turkey tops renewed spike in European incarceration rate

Europe's prison population rate is up for the second year in a row, marking what may be the end of a decade of decline.
SocietyJune 6, 2024
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What happens if the EU does not recognize Vladimir Putin?

What happens if the EU does not recognize Vladimir Putin?

Calls are rising for the EU to not recognize Vladimir Putin as Russia's president, but experts warn of cutting off ties.
PoliticsMay 7, 2024
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The world’s highest car prices

The world’s highest car prices

Why Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement is needed, but makes owning a car unaffordable.
Cars and TransportationSeptember 26, 202307:28 min
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Stephen King and Margaret Atwood console debut novelist

Stephen King and Margaret Atwood console debut novelist

Chelsea Banning tweeted about her "sad book signing." It went viral as literary stars shared their humiliating moments.
LiteratureDecember 8, 2022
Protesters in Turkey with raised arms

Why a European treaty protecting women became politicized

Why a European treaty protecting women became politicized

The Istanbul Convention seeks to end violence against women — but some governments are resisting it. DW explains why.
PoliticsJuly 20, 2022
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Poster in German with photo of Osman Kavala

Kavala case: A break with Europe?

Turkey is under pressure from the EU and a number of countries to release philanthropist Osman Kavala.
Human RightsOctober 22, 2021
Mosque building under construction with swastikas and threats spray painted on the walls

Muslims face increase in online attacks in Europe

Council of Europe probes reports of an increase in hate speech, threats and physical attacks.
SocietyJuly 8, 2021
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