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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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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
Stephen King and Margaret Atwood

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
The Russian flag is removed outside the Counil of Europe building.

What does Russia leaving the Council of Europe mean?

What does Russia leaving the Council of Europe mean?

Human Rights groups warn that victims of the Kremlin will now find it hard to hold Moscow accountable.
PoliticsMarch 17, 2022
Philanthropist and human rights activist Osman Kavala

Kavala: Infringement proceedings launched against Turkey

Kavala: Infringement proceedings launched against Turkey

The Council of Europe has launched infringement proceedings against Turkey for not releasing Osman Kavala.
Law and JusticeFebruary 3, 2022
Poster in German with photo of Osman Kavala

Kavala case: A break with Europe?

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
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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