Council of Europe

Turkish minister says observer reports on vote 'extremely partial'

Turkey`s Foreign Minister Mevlet Cavusoglu said on Wednesday that a critical report by European observers on the referendum to expand President Tayyip Erdogan` powers contained several mistakes which he believed were deliberate.

Apr 19, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Infosys upgrades HR management and payroll system Council of Europe

Infosys on Monday said it has deployed an upgraded human resource management and payroll system for the Council of Europe.

Nov 14, 2016, 19:15 PM IST

Kosovo war crimes prosecutor vows independence

The prosecutor of alleged war crimes in the 1998-99 Kosovo conflict vowed on Thursday to work "fairly, vigorously and without fear" in an investigation which could implicate some of the country`s top politicians.

Sep 15, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

Turkey temporarily suspends human rights convention after failed coup

The Turkish government notified the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe (CoE) on Thursday that it intends to temporarily suspend the European Convention on Human Rights in the country.

Jul 22, 2016, 03:55 AM IST

Europe moves to thwart recruitment of 'foreign terrorists'

Seventeen EU members including France, Germany, Britain and Belgium inked an international agreement on Thursday.

Oct 22, 2015, 21:48 PM IST

Tsipras cancels Council of Europe address due to summit

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has cancelled a planned address to the Council of Europe, the Strasbourg-based body said Monday as eurozone leaders were set to hold an emergency summit on a deal deal for cash-strapped Athens.

Jun 22, 2015, 19:59 PM IST