The Council of Europe has launched its first permanent UN Observer Office in New York to deepen global cooperation, promote international law, and advance human rights, democracy, and democratic security.
Category: Europe
Council of Europe Opens UN Observer Office
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset opens a new UN Permanent Observer Office in New York to strengthen multilateral diplomacy, transatlantic cooperation, and regional partnerships amid growing geopolitical challenges.
Berset at Bled: Strengthening European Democracy
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset addresses the 2026 Bled Strategic Forum, prioritizing European democratic resilience, strategic bilateral security meetings, and concrete justice mechanisms to support Ukraine’s accountability efforts.
BBC Names Chris Sussman Director of Comedy
BBC appoints former Netflix executive Chris Sussman as Director of Comedy, tasking him with leading the United Kingdom’s largest generator of original British scripted comedy starting next month.
European Court of Human Rights Open for Public
The European Court of Human Rights launches a new initiative, opening its doors to the public in Strasbourg every month to strengthen understanding of its crucial role in defending rights.
Russia Bans Anti-War Yabloko Party
Russia’s Supreme Court banned Yabloko, the last anti-war party, from September elections. This move silences formal opposition to the Ukraine invasion and tightens Vladimir Putin’s long-standing autocratic control over dissent.
Copytrack Extortion: Global Investigation Urgent
This investigation examines Copytrack’s alleged global intimidation tactics, documenting victim reports and urging international criminal investigations into the company’s operations to protect consumers from aggressive financial demands and legal harassment.
Russia Uses North Korean Missiles in Ukraine
President Zelenskyy reports Russia is utilizing North Korean missiles in strikes on cities like Zaporizhzhia. He continues to urge international allies for Patriot air defense systems to intercept ballistic threats.