Recent jurisprudence from the Strasbourg court underscores how procedural backlogs differ significantly depending on the nature of employment and social security claims.
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty has intervened as a third party in the European Court of Human Rights case challenging Georgia’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
The European Court of Human Rights has formally notified Cyprus regarding an appeal filed by former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides, who claims his dismissal violated his right to freedom of expression.
The European Court of Human Rights has announced it will cease examining individual complaints filed against Russia following the country’s expulsion from the council of Europe. The decision effectively removes a key judicial avenue for victims seeking redress for alleged rights violations.
The head of Turkey’s national bar association emphasized that state authorities cannot selectively ignore decisions from the Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights.
Newly appointed judges of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal released a unified declaration urging state authorities to respect European Court of Human Rights rulings and guarantee judicial independence.
Two individuals involved in a wiretapping case have appealed to the European Court of Human Rights, challenging how domestic authorities handled their complaint.
Ankara has condemned the European Court of Human Rights' recent decision regarding Osman Kavala, with an advisor to President Erdoğan warning of potential withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights.
The European Court of Human Rights has once again ordered Turkey to immediately release imprisoned businessman and activist Osman Kavala, stating that his conviction is null and void. This ruling marks another rebuke to Turkey regarding Kavala's detention.
The ECHR has issued a ruling calling for the immediate release of a prominent Turkish human rights defender, citing concerns over detention conditions and fair trial guarantees.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Albania's vetting bodies acted disproportionately when they banned Eugen Papandila from holding senior judicial positions for 15 years, ordering a reversal of the decision.
The former European Court of Human Rights judge, Baka, has been elected as Hungary's head of state by parliament, fulfilling a promise made by Magyar to remove 'regime puppets' from Orbán's institutions.
Saulius Skvernelis has announced his intention to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, breaking his silence on recent controversies. He openly discussed the situation involving Silickienė, a past mistake, and suspicions related to Nausėda.
Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a terrorism conviction based on the use of the ByLock encrypted messaging app did not violate the principle of no punishment without law, despite a landmark European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling.
The High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) has mandated a school in Maresme to increase the number of subjects taught in Spanish, referencing a recent decision by the European Court of Human Rights.
On July 28, 1998, the European Court of Human Rights awarded compensation to Greek Cypriot refugee Titina Loizidou for the ongoing deprivation of her property in occupied Kyrenia, marking a historic decision after years of legal battle.
Lithuania has lost another case at the European Court of Human Rights regarding a secret US prison in Antaviliai, where an alleged terrorist was held. The country has now paid a total of 230,000 euros in compensation for detention in inhumane conditions.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has asked the Turkish government to respond to applications from 62 individuals alleging lengthy pretrial detention without sufficient legal justification following the 2016 coup attempt.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Czech Republic violated the right to life, the prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment, and the prohibition of discrimination in the case of a Romani man's death during a police intervention in Teplice.
Viktor Osipov, former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, has been transferred from preliminary arrest to judicial control in a case concerning duty-free schemes in Transnistria. Osipov maintains his innocence and has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights.
Bosnian MP Saša Magazinović made a statement outside the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, addressing claims made after a meeting between SNSD and HDZ regarding the election of the Croatian member of the Presidency.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated the case of Savițchi v. Republic of Moldova to the Moldovan government, concerning the detention of investigative journalist Julieta Savițchi by private security guards.
Cyprus is defending itself before the European Court of Human Rights regarding a colonial-era law that allegedly treats female dancers and singers at weddings as prostitutes, following a father's legal challenge.
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has clarified the boundary between criticism and personal humiliation, ruling that freedom of expression does not extend to hate speech.
A woman has described her 'ordeal' after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) overturned an Italian court's 'sexist and stereotypical' verdict that had acquitted her sexually abusive husband, ruling it was 'normal for a man to overcome a woman's' resistance.
The article highlights the struggle for freedom of speech, emphasizing its protection under Serbian normative order and the practice of the European Court of Human Rights, which was recently implemented by the Supreme Court.
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered the Hungarian state to pay compensation because the prosecutor's office failed to thoroughly investigate a police brutality suspicion involving a broken hand.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) rejected a complaint by journalists Rita Miliūtė and Vilma Danauskienė regarding a government meeting recording that was not provided and later deleted six years ago.
Zdravka Kalaydjieva, a former Bulgarian judge at the European Court of Human Rights, states that the Constitution must be amended before the Supreme Judicial Council and Prosecutor General are elected.
Thousands of Turkish expatriates, purge victims, and human rights advocates rallied in Strasbourg, urging European bodies to take concrete action against Turkey's refusal to implement European Court of Human Rights rulings.
The Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (LDPM), led by former Prime Minister Vlad Filat, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after being excluded from the 2025 parliamentary election campaign.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found Turkey in violation of the right to liberty for businessman Cafer Tekin İpek, citing insufficient grounds for his prolonged pretrial detention.
Turkey's top court and the European Court of Human Rights have both faulted dismissals based on secret-witness files, particularly in cases alleging Gülen links and violations in vetting processes. This ruling challenges the legality of such dismissals and supports individuals like prosecutor Gentian Osmani.
Vangelis Marinakis, founder and president of Capital Maritime & Trading Corp, has been vindicated by the European Court of Human Rights in a case that began in 2018 and concluded in 2024 with an acquittal.
A report or discussion focuses on human rights protection in the Balkans, specifically freedom of assembly and fair trial in Serbia, freedom of expression in Croatia, and free elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, likely in the context of the European Court of Human Rights.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found Azerbaijan guilty of violating the ban on torture in a case involving an Armenian soldier killed during armed clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh in April 2016.
Dominic Fritz announced his intention to contest the High Court of Cassation and Justice's decision, which prohibits him from running for office until 2030, at the European Court of Human Rights. This comes after the High Court was expected to issue a verdict in his case against the National Integrity Agency.
Families of victims killed in the 1993 Sivas massacre in Turkey have applied to the European Court of Human Rights, citing a 12-year delay by Turkey’s Constitutional Court in deciding their case.
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has dismissed as inadmissible Milorad Dodik's appeal against a Bosnian court decision that last year sentenced him to imprisonment and removed him from his position as president of the entity.
Albert Corrieri, aged 104, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights to recognize his forced labor in Nazi Germany after French courts rejected his claim.
Turkey failed to convince the Council of Europe’s ministerial committee that it has fulfilled its obligations under a landmark European Court of Human Rights ruling concerning property rights in Cyprus, with the decision taken during the committee’s session.
Both the Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights have rejected a request to suspend the extradition of an individual named Vola. This decision upholds the legal process for extradition.
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled in favor of Croatian lawyer Ivana Raspović, finding that Croatia violated her right to freedom of expression after she was penalized for criticizing a judge.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Moldova to pay €560,000 in compensation to Seksimp Group SRL. This ruling stems from a dispute where the company's properties were sold without its knowledge of ongoing legal proceedings.
Four judges of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal, who have been barred from adjudicating, have filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). This action follows an ECHR decision that ordered Polish authorities to allow the judges to perform their duties.
Another complaint will be filed with the European Court of Human Rights (ETPC) concerning judges of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal. The complaint specifically addresses judges who have been denied access to work within the Tribunal.
Victims of the 'Intercapital' financial pyramid scheme from 1999-2000 have won their case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), but many have not been informed and thus have not received the awarded moral damages.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found that Turkey violated the rights of two Greek Orthodox priests by preventing them from serving on the boards of religious minority foundations in Istanbul.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that Turkey violated the rights of Metin Topuz, a former US Consulate employee. The court found that Topuz was held in pretrial detention for over two years without sufficient justification.
Rasmus Stoklund states that the deportation of criminal foreigners is not 'inhumane' and suggests that the European Court of Human Rights should reconsider its stance to maintain public support for human rights in Europe.
The Danish government is facing strong criticism from top lawyers for an unprecedented declaration, supported by 45 European countries, that puts pressure on the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
The European Court of Human Rights is expected to issue recommendations to Portugal by the end of the year regarding its prison conditions, which have been identified as a systemic problem.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that a president's prerogative to appoint judges does not grant full discretion, requiring justification for refusal and allowing candidates the right to appeal. The ruling stems from a case involving judicial candidates not appointed in 2008.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled that there was no violation of freedom of expression in the case of Georgian activist Irakli Miladze. Miladze had been fined in 2023 for using obscene language towards public officials in a viral TikTok video.
Dozens of European nations have signed off on a new interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights concerning migration cases. This new interpretation is expected to make it easier for member states to expel criminal foreigners.
Carlos Gouveia, a prisoner with approximately 20 convictions, has been on a hunger strike at Monsanto prison since April 30, with his lawyer planning to file a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected an appeal from 15 French, Pakistani, Ivorian, and Moroccan nationals living in Paris and Île-de-France, who had previously obtained administrative court decisions ordering their rehousing under French law.
Ryszard Kalisz, commenting on the Polish Constitutional Tribunal (TK) and a European Court of Human Rights (ETPC) decision, stated he would immediately call the police and request arrests, emphasizing the ETPC's directive to the Polish government.
Päivi Räsänen, a former Finnish interior minister and Christian Democrats chair, expressed hope that the European Court of Human Rights will overturn her conviction for incitement, which stemmed from her printed comments about the LGBTQ community.
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen plans to appeal her criminal hate speech conviction, stemming from a 2004 pamphlet on homosexuality, to the European Court of Human Rights.
The European Court of Human Rights has issued an interim measure ordering Poland's public authorities to refrain from obstructing new Constitutional Tribunal judges, who were not invited by the president to take the oath, from assuming and performing their duties.
The European Court of Human Rights' (ECtHR) Grand Chamber has reversed an earlier decision, ruling that Turkey violated the rights of a man convicted of membership in a terrorist organization over alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the dismissal of Albanian judge Ervin Metalla during the vetting process was disproportionate and violated Article 8 of the Convention.
Citizens in Montenegro are taking legal action to the European Court of Human Rights, as the state faces increasing financial liabilities from judgments issued in the first half of 2026.
The ECtHR has requested detailed responses regarding former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides' legal challenge against his dismissal, which centers on freedom of expression rights.
Retail businesses are bringing a legal case to the European Court of Human Rights regarding the state's use of young people as control checkers, raising privacy and labor concerns.
The Strasbourg court ruled that Spain violated freedom of expression and assembly rights by imprisoning individuals who participated in a 2011 demonstration blocking the Catalan regional parliament.
Civil society groups in Georgia have raised concerns about the transparency of the nomination procedure for a candidate to the European Court of Human Rights, stressing that PACE requires a shortlist of three names.
A prominent Macedonian figure has publicly criticized the national commission for failing to properly address the rejection of Dangova-Hug as a candidate for the European Court of Human Rights.
A parliamentary commission overseeing European Court of Human Rights judge nominations rejected criticism from an expert panel, stating it is unacceptable for disappointed candidates to disparage the selection procedure.
Greek Member of Parliament Manolis Kefalogiannis formally requested European Commission action to compel Turkey to comply with the European Court of Human Rights ruling ordering the immediate release of businessman Osman Kavala.
The European Court of Human Rights found that demolishing homes in a Sofia neighborhood violated Roma families' rights and exposed systemic failures in Bulgarian housing policy.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of Eugen Papandile, declaring his 15-year professional ban disproportionate and ordering Albania to address the violation.
European Court of Human Rights judge Kateřina Šimáčková believes that justice is an unattainable ideal that states and Europe must strive to approach, emphasizing the need to adapt to significant changes in order.
The European Court of Human Rights has issued an interim measure against the Serbian government, prohibiting the forced eviction of Roma families from the Line 26 terminus. This decision follows an appeal by the A11 Initiative, which highlighted the human rights concerns surrounding the planned evictions.
A case involving a police officer who allegedly slammed Thomas's head against a car hood twice is now being reviewed by the European Court of Human Rights, potentially leading to changes in Denmark's entire police complaint system.
A case concerning Helsingin Sanomat's Signal Intelligence Centre story has been brought before the European Court of Human Rights, though it remains unclear if the court will take it up.
A Bulgarian human rights lawyer, with extensive experience before the European Court of Human Rights, discusses concerns about the state inquiring into children's beliefs.
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has appealed her conviction for ethnic agitation to the European Court of Human Rights, seeking a ruling that Finland violated her rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, following her previous conviction by the Supreme Court.
The Moldovan government has approved the appointment of Mihaela Martînov as the new government agent of the Republic of Moldova to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Details about her assets were also provided.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of two Swiss inmates who were denied vegan diets in a detention center and a psychiatric clinic, awarding them damages.
Lithuania's Ministry of Justice has stated that the European Court of Human Rights' decision regarding a secret CIA prison will be implemented, following the country's third loss in a case on the matter.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that prisoners have a right to vegan nutrition, a decision confirmed in a case against Switzerland and applicable in countries like Austria, requiring correctional facilities to offer vegan meals.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland, stating that the complaints of two vegan activists regarding their prison and psychiatric clinic meals were not properly examined.
The John Walter case is being taken to the European Court of Human Rights. This development signifies a new stage in the legal proceedings surrounding the case.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Italy following the death of an inmate who lost 25 kg while in custody. The ruling highlights concerns over the treatment of prisoners.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled against Croatia in the Lazić v. Croatia case, finding a violation of property rights after police seized three pistols from the plaintiff.
The Albanian Constitutional Court has reacted against the State Advocacy's report on the execution of European Court of Human Rights decisions, disputing assessments that it has not reflected recommendations from Strasbourg rulings.
A woman has described her 'ordeal' after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) overturned an Italian verdict that acquitted her sexually abusive husband, which the ECHR deemed 'sexist and stereotypical.'
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in two cases concerning Poland's refusal to register foreign birth certificates for children of same-sex couples, finding a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights in one case.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Moldova in the case of a child who was paralyzed after general anesthesia at a dentist, 14 years after the incident. The court unanimously found a procedural violation of the right to life.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) announced it has dropped its ruling on the ban on smoking in prisons, a measure it had initially considered contrary to human rights.
Domnica Manole, President of Moldova's Constitutional Court, has refuted accusations regarding Moldova's loss in the European Court of Human Rights, which ordered the country to pay €560,000 to Seksimp Group SRL.
The European Court of Human Rights has found a violation of the right to family life and the right to an effective remedy concerning refugee family reunification in Greece.
Timișoara Mayor Dominic Fritz suggests that the Romanian state could be summoned to the European Court of Human Rights (CEDO) to review the sanction against him, after the High Court of Cassation and Justice upheld a conflict of interest ruling.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled against Turkey in 893 additional cases, citing systemic flaws in terrorism convictions linked to the Gülen movement.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled that Russia violated human rights in connection with eight Georgian prisoners of war during the 2008 conflict, including national hero Giorgi Antsukhelidze.
Moldova has paid over €23.4 million (approximately 468 million lei) in compensation based on decisions by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) since joining the European Convention on Human Rights in 1997, with payments extending until the end of 2025.
Former European Court of Human Rights judge Dragoljub Popović stated he sees no basis for prosecutors to file an indictment regarding an alleged 'sound cannon simulation,' questioning the evidence.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) partially upheld a complaint against Azerbaijan filed by the family of an Armenian soldier killed in April 2016.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has condemned Azerbaijan for torture in the context of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. According to expert reports, one soldier had his hands and head severed while still alive, and the ECtHR has received 21 complaints with similar allegations.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Turkey violated the rights of veteran journalist Tuncer Çetinkaya by holding him in pretrial detention for nearly two years without sufficient justification.
Serbia has lost a case before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, which unanimously ruled that the country violated Jovan Iskrenović's right to a fair trial. The case stemmed from Iskrenović's participation in protests against COVID-19 pandemic measures in July 2020.
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected Milorad Dodik's appeal, upholding the ruling of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This decision marks a final point in the legal case.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Moldova must pay 9,500 euros to former MP Valentina Cușnir, who was beaten by police during the April 7, 2009 events.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found Turkey in violation of human rights regarding the detention of two Kurdish politicians. Turkey currently faces the highest number of pending applications before the ECtHR, with 23,050 cases.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated questions to the Turkish government concerning alleged rights violations related to the lengthy pretrial detention of 154 individuals accused of links to the Gülen movement following a coup attempt.
A lawyer and neighbors living near the Vermo area have filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights regarding noise pollution from the Weekend Festival, after Finnish authorities failed to address the issue.
European Council President Antonio Costa visited Skopje, stating that constitutional amendments are the only way for North Macedonia to formally begin EU accession negotiations. This sentiment was echoed by other EU officials, highlighting the importance of these reforms for the country's future in the bloc.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Serbian authorities violated the European Convention on Human Rights by banning a protest organized by the Serbian-Chinese community.
In a letter to the European Court of Human Rights, Constitutional Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski stated that he is not obstructing four individuals elected to the Tribunal in March from taking office, as they "are not judges of the Tribunal."
Residents of Akrotiri are preparing legal action against plans by the British Bases to install 32 additional antennas, with local authorities considering taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights.
The European Court of Human Rights has received the first two appeals against Italy concerning the Almasri case. These appeals mark the initial legal challenges brought before the ECHR regarding this specific matter.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has issued a historic decision against Turkey, vindicating two clerics of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The ruling affirms their rights in a significant legal victory.
A Georgian food courier's frustration expressed on TikTok and his subsequent case are seen as indicative of a 'recession' in freedom of speech in Europe, with implications for the European Court of Human Rights' stance on dissent.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is receiving praise for her pressure on judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, marking a significant first step in a necessary process.
An opinion piece discusses the state of Portuguese prisons in relation to the European Court of Human Rights, highlighting the Leocádio de Lemos case as a significant example.
The Prison Execution Court denied Machado's request to be transferred from the high-security prison in Paços de Ferreira, citing his impulsiveness and difficulty in rational management. Machado has subsequently decided to appeal the decision to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Poland violated the European Convention on Human Rights in a case concerning the refusal of judicial appointments in 2008.
Portugal has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for an 85-day delay in responding to a first appeal against pre-trial detention. The country was ordered to pay 3,250 euros in compensation.
Alma candidate Maria Theristi has criticized Irene Charalambides and Nikoletta Tsikkini for remarks they made towards journalists, citing European Court of Human Rights case law.
Romanian officials, including Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan, met with the President of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Discussions focused on Romania's reaffirmation of its fundamental rights commitments and efforts to reduce the number of lawsuits against the country at the ECHR.
A previously undisclosed document indicates that Denmark is preparing to send a strong political signal regarding criminal foreigners ahead of a crucial summit, intensifying the government's efforts against such individuals and the European Court of Human Rights.
A former Turkish prime minister, a culture minister, and an opposition lawmaker have called for the retrial of thousands convicted in the crackdown following the 2016 failed coup, after the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Turkey had violated rights.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled in favor of Cypriot judge Costas Constantinou, finding that he was arbitrarily refused promotion to the post of district court president.
The future of four selected judges for Poland's Constitutional Tribunal remains uncertain, with the Tribunal's president maintaining an unchanged position despite a decision from the European Court of Human Rights. Discussions continue regarding the next steps in this judicial dispute.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg issued a significant, though largely unnoticed, ruling against Bulgaria last Thursday. The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee and its former chairman, Krassimir Kanev, successfully sued Bulgaria, highlighting the need for profound reforms within the country's security services.
The European Court of Human Rights was divided on whether Lárus Welding's right to a fair trial was violated when an expert co-judge was appointed in his case before the Reykjavík District Court, ultimately acquitting the state.
The European Court of Human Rights decided not to examine 879 complaints from Russian citizens filed between 2007 and 2024, a move lawyers describe as a sign of institutional crisis within the court.
The author argues that Turkey’s continued imprisonment of Kavala openly defies the European Court of Human Rights and undermines its Council of Europe commitments.
International legal representatives for Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj have requested a detention facility meeting on September 10 to finalize an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
Residents of an informal Roma settlement near a major bus turntable face potential homelessness as demolition looms, despite an interim measure from the European Court of Human Rights aimed at protecting them.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of two Irish nationals convicted for the 2009 dismemberment and disposal of a Dublin drug dealer's body in an Amsterdam canal.
Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala has publicly urged Ankara to honor a European Court of Human Rights judgment mandating his immediate release, citing fundamental rule-of-law obligations.
Following the rejection of a previous nominee by an expert panel, the Constitutional Court president has announced Elena Ristić as the new candidate for the ECHR judicial seat.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Turkey over the continued detention of businessman Osman Kavala, sparking international calls for his release. In response, an adviser to President Erdoğan warned that Ankara may reconsider its membership in the European human rights system.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Turkey's judicial system suffers from a systematic deficiency when adjudicating cases involving prominent philanthropists.
Residents of a settlement in Voždovac, Serbia, can temporarily breathe a sigh of relief after the European Court of Human Rights issued an interim measure, halting a forced eviction.
Baka Andras, a former judge at the European Court of Human Rights, is reportedly being considered as the new president of Hungary following a removal by Viktor Orbán.
Following Italy's request for the arrest of a Libyan general, the country is now facing two legal proceedings: one before the European Court of Human Rights and another before the assembly of member states of the International Criminal Court.
The case involving Helsingin Sanomat's 'Viestikoekeskus' (Intelligence Research Centre) article is currently pending before the European Court of Human Rights.
The defense team for Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj is preparing to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in September, involving British and American legal firms.
Judge Raluca Moroșanu from the Bucharest Court of Appeal has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after being removed from two cases following public statements criticizing the court's leadership.
Lawyer Siranush Sahakyan has filed an application with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the case of Ruben Vardanyan, the former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister. Vardanyan, a billionaire who previously lived in Russia, is currently detained.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Switzerland for not providing vegan meals to certain inmates, ruling that Swiss authorities reacted with excessive formalism and did not take the complainants' grievances seriously.
A new report by the Justice Square Foundation indicates that the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has issued 114 judgments, finding violations affecting 8,056 people in cases stemming from Turkey's crackdown following the failed 2016 coup.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of two men who sued for not receiving strictly vegan food during their imprisonment or psychiatric confinement.
The Czech government is updating its list of alternate judges for the European Court of Human Rights, proposing a man who has previously criticized the court's legitimacy and judges.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has sent questions to the Turkish government regarding applications from civil servants who claim they were unlawfully dismissed during the state of emergency declared after a coup attempt.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will hold a hearing on September 22 regarding a case concerning ten Ukrainian children from childcare institutions in Crimea whose whereabouts have been unknown since 2014.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Croatia in the Lazić v. Croatia case, finding a violation of property rights after police seized three pistols from the plaintiff.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has decided to examine the appeal filed by former French President Nicolas Sarkozy against his conviction in the 'Paul Bismuth' case, a decision expected to set a precedent.
The European Court of Human Rights ordered Italy to pay compensation to a woman who was told by prosecutors that her rape allegations were 'normal.' The ruling highlighted sexism within the Italian justice system regarding sexual assault cases.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Italy, citing sexist language used by a prosecutor in Benevento and an inadequate investigation into a French woman's sexual assault complaint. The court found that the Italian justice system failed to properly address the case.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Moldova and ordered it to pay over €22,000 in compensation to the family of Lilian Căldăraru, a boy from Chisinau who was paralyzed and entered a vegetative state after general anesthesia at a state dental clinic.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued rulings on two cases concerning Poland's refusal to register foreign birth certificates for children of same-sex couples, dismissing one of the cases.
The European Court of Human Rights has decided not to issue a ruling on a ban on smoking in prisons, an issue it had previously considered a violation of prisoners' private rights.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated on June 25 that she was unaware of a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) decision ordering Moldova to pay €560,000 to Seksimp Group SRL, and also denied knowledge of Constitutional Court President Domnica Manole's involvement in the case.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found Russia responsible for the torture and killing of three Georgian soldiers, including Giorgi Antsukhelidze, during the August 2008 War.
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg found that the dismissal of former Durrës Appeal Prosecutor Ferdinand Elezi was disproportionate to its aims.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found that Georgia violated the freedom of expression of Zurab Karchava, who was detained in 2022 after being prevented from setting up a protest tent in Batumi.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the dismissal of prosecutor Gentjan Osmani by the Special Appeals Chamber was disproportionate, paving the way for his return to duty.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Petr Sich, head of the Council of Europe’s Baku Office, following a recent European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling that partially upheld a complaint against Azerbaijan.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has delivered a significant ruling against Ankara, upholding the rights of clergy from the Ecumenical Patriarchate and challenging decades of practices detrimental to Turkey's Greek Orthodox community.
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has issued rulings concerning the protection of freedom of assembly and fair trial rights in Serbia, freedom of expression in Croatia, and free election rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has upheld the requirement for 25% of instruction in Spanish in Catalan schools. The court emphasized the importance of receiving education in the state language.
The European Court of Human Rights has requested a response from the Turkish government regarding alleged rights violations in the convictions of former Air Force Academy cadets and a military officer involved in the 2016 coup attempt.
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has ruled that Serbia must compensate a participant in COVID-19 protests. The court found that the protester was subjected to an unfair trial.
Montenegrin official Koprivica met with the President and Vice-President of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, affirming Montenegro's strong political will to implement reforms.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Croatia violated the rights of Petar Šarac, accused of smuggling 600 kg of cocaine, due to inadequate conditions in Zagreb's pre-trial detention facility.
Former European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) judge Rıza Türmen has issued a warning that democracy in Turkey has been dismantled under the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), advocating for a broad social movement.
Mattias Guyomar, President of the European Court of Human Rights, emphasized the need to reverse the anti-judicial populist narrative, noting unprecedented threats against some judges and calling for judicial solidarity.
Deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos' legal representatives announced his intention to take his case against dismissal to the European Court of Human Rights, following the exhaustion of all legal avenues in Cyprus.
Azra Zornić, who won a discrimination case against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the European Court of Human Rights, addressed citizens protesting in front of the OHR building in Sarajevo.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Serbia violated the rights of the Serbian-Chinese Friendship Society FDH from Belgrade by prohibiting their protest.
The Czech Ministry of Justice is awaiting the verdict from the European Court of Human Rights regarding a complaint about the dismissal of four cases in the Dominik Feri affair, defending the actions of domestic authorities in its supplementary statement.
The European Court of Human Rights has sided with Rastislav Trnka in his dispute with Richard Raši, ordering the state to pay Trnka nearly nine thousand euros in compensation.
The European Court of Human Rights has opened a case against Italy following appeals from an Ivorian woman and a Sudanese man alleging abuses after the failed arrest of Libyan judicial police chief Almasri.
Human rights organization Promo-LEX reports that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found Russia guilty in 71% of cases concerning human rights violations in the Transnistrian region, with the country owing over €6.4 million to plaintiffs.
A court in Podgorica invoked European Court of Human Rights cases 'Bladet Tromsø' and 'Thoma' in an acquittal, protecting journalists who reported based on credible sources and quotes.
Allegra Gucci spoke out after the European Court of Human Rights dismissed their appeal, stating that those who lost their father are paying the price and describing the agreement with Patrizia Reggiani as a ransom.
North Macedonia's Minister Mucunski emphasized the need for Bulgaria to consistently implement rulings from the European Court of Human Rights during a meeting with Minister Petrova. Discussions also covered bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and North Macedonia's EU integration.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) unanimously ruled that the Russian Federation violated Article 8 of the Convention by disclosing a man's psychiatric diagnosis in an official document, ordering Russia to pay 11,000 euros.
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has ruled against the Hungarian state, ordering it to pay 10,000 euros in damages and legal costs to social workers whose right to strike was impeded.
Bogdan Święczkowski, President of the Constitutional Tribunal, has presented the Tribunal's position to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights concerning four judges barred from ruling.
Spain's National Court has rejected the precautionary measure requested by judge Carlos Hugo Preciado, thus refusing to suspend the selection process for the Spanish judge at the European Court of Human Rights.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Bulgaria in two cases concerning anti-Roma hate speech by politician Valeri Simeonov, ruling that the state failed to act appropriately.
A women's rights group has taken Turkey's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention to the European Court of Human Rights after the country's Constitutional Court dismissed its initial challenge.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is reviewing the case of Transnistrian opposition activist Gennady Chorba, who faces charges of 'insulting' local leader Vadim Krasnoselsky and 'extremism,' with judges questioning the governments of Moldova and Russia.
Finland's Supreme Court convicted Päivi Räsänen in March for incitement against a group of people, and she now intends to appeal her sentence to the European Court of Human Rights.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has issued a decision concerning judges of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal. The ruling follows an appeal made by the judges to the ECHR.
Cases related to wiretapping and the Norwegian NAV scandal are being considered or brought before the European Court of Human Rights. These legal actions seek to address alleged human rights violations.
Lárus Welding, a businessman and former CEO of Glitnir, is seeking to refer his case to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights. This move comes after the ECHR acquitted the Icelandic state of his claims today.