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Secretary General expresses condolences over Russian airliner crash
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland has issued this statement: "I was devastated to hear of the fatal crash of a Russian airliner in central Sinai today. This is a terrible loss to our member State the Russian Federation. I extend my sincere condolences to all who have lost...
General elections in Turkey: statement by the Secretary General
"I have written to congratulate Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu after yesterday's election with a strong voter turnout. I trust when the new government is formed it will take the initiative to tackle the many challenges facing Turkey today and to build an inclusive society embracing all those who...
How to promote the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities?
A Council of Europe conference on Promoting Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities is scheduled to take place in Dublin on 5-6 November 2015, in cooperation with the Department of Justice and Equality of Ireland. The aim of the conference will be to review how member states have implemented...
The role of religions in fighting extremism
Council of Europe Exchange on building inclusive societies in Sarajevo, 2-3 November
Cultural Routes across European borders
Annual Advisory Forum 2015