Rights of Nature, Rights of People: Join the Webinar on Environmental Accountability
The consequences of pollution and environmental degradation are no longer a distant threat. They are here and now—visible in polluted rivers, devastated forests, and the daily destruction of natural resources across the Western Balkans and Europe. The question of...
The Supreme Court of Montenegro Marks European Judicial Path with Ceremonial Academy
Montenegro’s judiciary marked a significant milestone last week with a ceremonial academy titled “From Traditional to European Judiciary”, organised to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Montenegro. The event brought together more than 170...
Invitation to the webinar: Behind the Front – Women and Illicit Financial Flows in the Western Balkans
The AIRE Centre invites you to the regional webinar “Behind the Front: Women and Illicit Financial Flows in the Western Balkans.” This event will present key findings from the first regional study exploring the gendered dynamics of illicit finance across the Western...
Why the Confiscation of Illegally Acquired Assets Must Become the Norm
“The confiscation of assets acquired through criminal activity must become the rule, not the exception,” was the central conclusion of a panel discussion on the judicial response to organised crime, held as part of the 23rd Annual Conference on Criminal Law in Neum....
Montenegrin Representatives at the Arbitration Conference in Milan: Strengthening State Capacities for International Legal Disputes
Representatives of Montenegro's state institutions – from the judiciary, the Ministry of Finance, and the Montenegrin Investment Agency – participated in a workshop and an international conference at Bocconi University in Milan, dedicated to managing international...
Representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina inthe United Kingdom: Engaging with Leading Institutions in the FightAgainst Crime
In an effort to strengthen the fight against organised crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina, representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office of BiH participated in a two-day study visit to UK judicial institutions, organised by the AIRE Centre, with the support of the...
The AIRE Centre welcomes election of Judge Mattias Guyomar as President of the European Court of Human Rights
The AIRE Centre warmly congratulates Judge Mattias Guyomar, elected as the next President of the European Court of Human Rights. He will assume office on 30 May 2025, succeeding Judge Marko Bošnjak. Judge Guyomar’s distinguished career, including decades of judicial...
Women overlooked in fight against organised financial crime, new research finds
A regional conference held today in Tirana brought together over 70 senior government officials, judicial and financial sector representatives, and international experts to address the underexplored link between gender and illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the Western...
Regional Arbitration Conference: Strengthening Legal Certainty is Strengthening the Economy
A reliable and efficient arbitration system is not only a matter of justice but also of economic stability. Strengthening legal certainty through arbitration can attract new investments, reduce the burden on courts, and create a reliable business environment—this was...
Regional Arbitration Conference to Be Held in Montenegro: A Key Step Towards Legal Security and Economic Growth
The regional conference titled "Strengthening Legal Security for Investment Arrival and Development" will take place on 21st March in Podgorica, organised by The AIRE Centre and the Ministry of Justice of Montenegro, with the support of the British Embassy in...