News and press releases

News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.

NGO resource centre opens in Strpce/Shterpce, Kosovo

Publishing date: 12 June 2000

Content type: Press statement

PRISTINA, 12 June 2000-- The first OSCE resource centre for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in a Serbian area of Kosovo has opened its doors. OSCE Ambassador Daan Everts...

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OSCE to observe voter enumeration in Albania

Publishing date: 8 June 2000

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania

What we do: Elections

TIRANA, 8 June 2000-- In the framework of the preparatory process for the Albanian Local Elections 2000, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has undertaken the...

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July 5 deadline to participate in November elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Publishing date: 2 June 2000

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina

What we do: Elections

SARAJEVO, 2 June 2000-- All political parties, independent candidates and coalitions that wish to participate in the November 2000 General Elections...

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Fourth graduation for Kosovo Police Service School

Publishing date: 19 May 2000

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo

What we do: Policing

PRISTINA, 19 May 2000-- The fourth class of recruits graduates from the OSCE\'s Kosovo Police Service School on Saturday, 20 May. The 218 cadets now go on patrol throughout the region;...

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Election complaints procedure established in Kosovo

Publishing date: 5 May 2000

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo

What we do: Elections

PRISTINA, 5 May 2000-- Severe sanctions have been drawn up for people and political parties who violate electoral rules in Kosovo. The second official meeting of the OSCE-organized...

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Free journalism- the shield of democracy in periods of conflict

Publishing date: 3 May 2000

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws, Media pluralism, Safety of journalists

VIENNA, 3 May 2000- On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, Abid Hussain, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Freimut Duve, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media...