It’s the first time an international court has concluded there have been widespread human rights abuses by Russian forces in Ukraine.

Eleven activists had filed an appeal with Europe's top human rights court, arguing France had impeded their right to freedom of expression.

Europe's human rights watchdog Friday expressed concern that Serbian authorities were using excessive force and arbitrary detentions to break up street protests against the populist government of President Aleksandar Vucic.

The constitution clearly defines the separation of powers, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday, when asked about calls to sack deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides after the European Court of Human Rights condemned his decision about a rape case involving a politician.