February 29, 2012 - Society

Podcast: Reviving coastal towns

In this interview, Dan Popescu discusses the new Congress competiton to lift the fortunes of coastal towns.

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February 28, 2012 - Parliamentary Assembly

Assembly president appeals to Ukraine to free Yuriy Lutsenko

“The former Minister of the Interior was not given a fair trial, and the charges of which he was found guilty are absolutely no justification for a prison sentence,” President of the Parliamentary Assembly Jean-Claude Mignon said today.

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February 28, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Pay-out for prisoners after Greek human rights row

Thirteen applicants detained at Ioannina prison in Greece who complained about overcrowding, promiscuity and a lack of activities are to receive a minimum of €90,000.

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February 28, 2012 - For Protection of Social Rights

Belgium: Strike picket restrictions breached social charter rules

A complaint brought against Belgium by trade unions concerning restrictions placed on strike pickets has been upheld by the European Committee of Social Rights.

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February 28, 2012 - Roma

Robert Rustem: “Europe is threatened by a resurgence of intolerance”

The forces now ranged against Roma communities, if left unchecked, will soon seek a defining conflict with the guardians of democracy and the rule of law also.

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