News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
How to strengthen public safety through community-oriented policing explored at OSCE and UNODC side event
Publishing date: 26 May 2025
Partnerships, crime reduction, and accountability and trust in law enforcement were some of topics in focus at a side event on “Building Police-Public Partnerships: Community-Oriented Policing and Community Engagement” organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section in Vienna, Austria, on 23 May
First aid and emergency response in focus of OSCE Training of Trainers Course for border guards in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 22 May 2025
An OSCE-organized Tactical Medical Training of Trainers (ToT) Course, took place from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The course brought together thirty-one participants, including border guards who work in remote areas serving as first responders to emergencies and incidents, and specializing in
OSCE boosts solar energy skills to support Kyrgyzstan’s clean energy transition
Publishing date: 21 May 2025
To help drive Kyrgyzstan’s transition to clean energy and meet its growing demand for renewables, the OSCE organized a joint initiative in Bishkek focused on both high-level policy dialogue and technical training. This effort was carried out in partnership with the Kyrgyz State Technical University
Poland’s presidential election was competitive but affected by deep polarization, international observers say
Publishing date: 19 May 2025
WARSAW, 19 May 2025 – The first round of Poland’s presidential election offered voters a genuine choice between political options, but it took place against a background of deep political polarization that also impacted some key state institutions involved in the electoral process, international observers said in a statement today.
OSCE enhances the capacity of young water professionals in support of Tajikistan’s National Water Strategy 2040
Publishing date: 18 May 2025
From 16 to 18 May 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in close co-operation with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, successfully concluded a three-day training programme held in Nurek aimed at strengthening the skills of young professionals in the water sector.
OSCE Secretary General concludes official visit to Albania, participates in European Political Community Summit
Publishing date: 17 May 2025
TIRANA/VIENNA, 17 May 2025 – The OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, completed his first official visit to Albania today, where he participated in the European Political Community Summit, emphasizing the OSCE’s continuing contribution to regional security and stability.
OSCE donates equipment to Tajikistan’s Border Troops
Publishing date: 16 May 2025