News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Presence enhances prosecutors’ capacities to investigate electoral crimes ahead of parliamentary elections in Albania
Publishing date: 17 April 2025
On 16 April 2025, in the lead-up to Albania’s upcoming parliamentary elections due on 11 May, the OSCE Presence, in close co-operation with the General Prosecution Office, the Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) and the EU4Justice project, organized a technical workshop focused on strengthening the investigation and prosecution of electoral crimes.
OSCE’s critical role for European security at the centre of Secretary General’s participation in Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Publishing date: 13 April 2025
ANTALYA, 13 April 2025 – The OSCE’s crucial role in the European security architecture, strengthening multilateralism and supporting efforts towards peace were at the center of Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu’s participation in the 2025 edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The Secretary General highlighted the OSCE’s approach to comprehensive security and its unique ability to foster dialogue and cooperation, underscoring the organization’s position as an indispensable platform for peace and stability in Europe.
Labour inspectors boost skills for identifying and preventing human trafficking of Ukrainian refugees through OSCE workshop
Publishing date: 11 April 2025
Labour inspectors sharpened their skills detecting and responding to cases of forced labour, particularly those involving Ukrainians fleeing the war, at a workshop held in Vienna by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings in
Spain holds closing meeting as Chair of OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 9 April 2025
Spain held its closing plenary meeting as Chair of the OSCE’s Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) on 9 April.
OSCE supports Tajikistan’s efforts to strengthen conservation in protected areas
Publishing date: 9 April 2025
On 9 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe handed over 20 smartphones equipped with the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) system to the State Institution of Specially Protected Natural Areas under the Committee for Environmental Protection.
Greater support for civil society needed to safeguard and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti communities, OSCE human rights head says
Publishing date: 8 April 2025
WARSAW, 8 April 2025 – Support and understanding of the importance of civil society to protect and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti are crucial as the OSCE area continues to witness shrinking space and a significant reduction in funding opportunities for human rights and watchdog organizations focusing on the human rights situation of Roma and Sinti in the region, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on today’s International Roma Day.
With the support of the European Union, OSCE strengthens operational planning capabilities of senior Tajik border officers
Publishing date: 5 April 2025
Under Phase 3 of the European Union-funded “Stabilization of Tajikistan's Southern Border Region with Afghanistan” project, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe successfully concluded a three-week Organisation of Border Security course for senior officers of the Border Troops of Tajikistan from 17 March to 5 April 2025 at the Khalkayor Training Centre in Panj, Khatlon region.