Press freedom derives from the fundamental right to freedom of expression recognised in Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. This right includes freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority. On the occasion of the Convention's 60th anniversary, the Council of Europe is, throughout the year 2010, emphasising the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and the contribution that the Court thus makes to increasing freedom of expression and press freedom.
Last Updated on Friday, 28 May 2010 10:18
Moldova at EuroDIG 2010: Workshop on Children and Media- opportunities and risks, rule and responsibilities
On 28 April, IOCE in partnership with the Training Centre "CMB" and MoldData organised a workshop on Children and Media - opportunities and risks, rules and responsibilities" within EuroDIG 2010 event being held this year in Madrid on 29-30 April. This workshop is the first event organised in Moldova within EuroDIG and a starting point for further participation of Moldova at the next editions of the European Dialogue on Internet.
The event was organised at the prermises of CoE Office in Moldova and gathered representatives of different key stakeholders: representatives of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Youth and Sport, the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family, the Ministry of Information Technologies and Communication, Human Rights Centre of the Republic of Moldova (Ombudsman on children issues), state company MoldData, International Partnership for Development, mass media representatives, main service providers representatives (Moldtelecom and Starnet), civil society representatives etc.
European Court for Human Rights Grand Chamber judgment Tănase v. Moldova
27/04/2010
The Court delivered its Grand Chamber judgment in the case of Tănase v. Moldova ; it held that there had been a violation of the right to free elections. The case concerned the introduction in 2008 of a prohibition on Moldovan nationals holding other nationalities who had not started a procedure to renounce those nationalities taking their seats as members of Parliament following their election. Press Release
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 10:03
EU Heads of Mission Statement on the case of journalist Ernest Vardanyan
The European Union Delegation issues the following statement on behalf of the EU Heads of Mission in Chisinau:
The EU Heads of Mission are following closely the case of the journalist Ernest Vardanyan, who was arrested on 7 April 2010 in Tiraspol. The EU Heads of Mission recall that human rights, and in particular the freedom of expression, as well as fundamental rights of detainees should be respected. It underlines in particular that these include the right of legal counsel of their own choosing; the right to be present or represented by a person of their own choosing at pre-trial detention hearings; and the right to contact their families. The EU Heads of Mission note with deep concern that Mr. Vardanyan has so far been denied these basic rights.
The Information Office of the Council of Europe in and the Training Centre “CMB”is inviting you to participate in EuroDIG 2010!
In 2010, Madrid () will host the third EuroDIC event to be hold on 29-30 April.
The Pan-European dialogue on Internet governance (EuroDIG) is an open platform for informal and inclusive discussion and exchange on public policy issues related to Internet Governance (IG) between stakeholders from all over Europe . It was created in 2008 by a number of key stakeholders representing various European stakeholder groups working in the field of IG ( experts, technical and academic community, Internet providers, NGOs and INGOs, etc) that are interested in contributing to an open and interactive discussion on IG issues both at the national and international level.