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‘Open and honest dialogue with Russian parliamentarians,’ PACE President reports

15/12/2017 | President

Following a meeting of the Presidential Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly with members of the Russian Parliament in Paris on 14 December 2017, Stella Kyriakides reported that discussions had been 'open and honest'.

President, ending visit, calls for greater European solidarity towards Greece

06/12/2017 | President

Stella Kyriakides has recognised the great efforts Greece continues to make to cope with the massive influx of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, and called for greater solidarity among European States.

PACE President makes official visit to Greece

01/12/2017 | President

Stella Kyriakides is to make an official visit to Greece from 5 to 6 December 2017. She will meet the President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament and the Prime Minister, among others.

Stella Kyriakides: 'Co-operation and dialogue are needed to overcome the problems we are facing'

24/11/2017 | President

Addressing the PACE Standing Committee today in Copenhagen, at the invitation of the Folketing, Stella Kyriakides said the Danish Chairmanship was beginning at a "crucial moment" for the Council of Europe.

Attack in Egypt: 'We must stand firm against the threat of terrorism'

24/11/2017 | President

“I’m appalled by the loss of life of so many innocent people following the bomb attack targeting a mosque in Egypt's North Sinai province. We must stand firm against the threat of terrorism,” said PACE President Stella Kyriakides.

Sexual violence and harassment of women: wave of testimonies only tip of the iceberg

22/11/2017 | President

"Sexual harassment, rape and domestic abuse of women are the relics of a society based on unequal power relations between women and men. It is high time for shame and fear to switch sides,” Stella Kyriakides said today.

Stella Kyriakides: 'keeping children safe online is our responsibility'

17/11/2017 | President

Stella Kyriakides has issued a call for stronger action to protect children from sexual exploitation online – highlighting a new set of guidelines, due next year, that Council of Europe member States will be asked to abide by.

Stella Kyriakides: ‘Child protection and well-being must remain our priority’

06/11/2017 | President

“My first working visit abroad as President of the Assembly, reflects my determination to continue to make child protection and well-being one of the Assembly’s priorities,” said Stella Kyriakides.

President welcomes the release of Crimean Tatar leaders Akhtem Chiygoz and Ilmi Umerov

26/10/2017 | President

Following the release of Crimean Tatar leaders Akhtem Chiygoz and Ilmi Umerov, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Stella Kyriakides, today made the following statement.

"Lanzarote Convention has contributed to making a difference in children’s lives"

26/10/2017 | President

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Lanzarote Convention, PACE President praised the Convention as an important milestone towards better protection of children in the modern world.

President strongly condemns the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana

17/10/2017 | President

Stella Kyriakides, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, has condemned the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, known for her investigative work on corruption.

Stella Kyriakides elected PACE President

10/10/2017 | President

Stella Kyriakides (Cyprus, EPP/CD) has been elected President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe following the resignation of Pedro Agramunt (Spain, EPP/CD) on 6 October 2017.