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Secretary General: Human rights convention "never more important"
Secretary General
1 September 2023
Strasbourg
Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has marked the 70th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights with a call to governments to commit to the ECHR system and its values. « The horrendous events of the last 18 months show what can happen when states turn...
European Heritage Days 2023 shine a light on “Living Heritage”: cultural traditions and skills
European Heritage Days 2023
1 September 2023
Strasbourg
Living Heritage is the pan-European theme for the 2023 European Heritage Days. Tens of thousands of events taking place in 48 participating countries will showcase the vibrancy, diversity and significance of cultural traditions, knowledge, and skills in Europe. Organised jointly by the Council of...