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Council of Europe platform on journalist safety concerned over case of Mzia Amaglobeli

Georgia's president: "What difference does it make whether the 'foreign agent' law is changed or not?"

"I clearly explained that the EU has no right to create a commission with individuals in Georgia who have unrecognized authority."

Council of Europe Secretary General: "Georgian authorities pledge to amend 'foreign agents' law"

An international working group will be established to amend the law.

Council of Europe urges Georgian Government to respect freedom and end violence

The Council expresses concern over the Georgian authorities' decision to suspend the country's EU accession process until 2028.

Armenia becomes regional leader in press freedom, says Council of Europe official

Council of Europe official praises Armenia's progress on journalist safety but urges action on remaining challenges

Debates about human rights in Azerbaijan at COP29

International organizations debated human rights in Azerbaijan, with Council of Europe’s commissioner urging political prisoners' release

Charles Michel on Georgia elections: "Serious fraud suspicions, investigation needed"

European Council President voices concerns over violations in Georgia's parliamentary election, urges thorough investigation

“No more gifts” - Armenia introduces new regulations on civil servants

New rules for civil servants in Armenia prohibit officials from accepting gifts, treats and other forms of gratitude in exchange for favors and services

"Do no harm!" – how journalists cover domestic violence in Armenia

According to human rights activists, the press is a tool that helps society to know itself, change its attitude to the problem and look for ways to solve it

Azerbaijan continues to argue about the role of a member of the opposition REAL party in parliament

Opposition member Erkin Qadirli has joined the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE, and social media users are wondering whether he’ll remain a ‘real opposition’ figure

Azerbaijani president calls PACE resolution ‘scrap of paper’

President Aliyev said that the Council of Europe is ‘degrading’ and Azerbaijan will not comply with its requirements

Is Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov coming to Georgia?

A possible visit within the framework of the upcoming Council of Europe Ministerial has provoked heated discussion in society

Ruling Georgian Dream party stages large rally with supporters from regions

The Ombudsman’s office claims people were forcibly brought to the rally organized by the authorities

Why Armenia isn't taking to the European convention against domestic violence – myths and refutals

It would seem the majority of those who have come out against the convention have not read the text

Council of Europe study reveals higher prisoner numbers in Azerbaijan

The conditions have also worsened