News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Mission to Skopje supports the fight against organized crime
Publishing date: 8 February 2007
SKOPJE, 8 February 2007- Strengthening the role of law enforcement bodies in the fight against organized crime, prosecuting perpetrators and better protecting victims of human trafficking were among the recommendations presented in Skopje today...
OSCE and the U.S. Government to donate books and library furniture to prisons in Georgia
Publishing date: 24 January 2007
TBILISI, 24 January 2007- Inmates at the Rustavi Prison 6 near Tbilisi now have access to a range of legal and educational literature, library furniture and physical training equipment, donated today by the OSCE and funded by the United States....
OSCE and EU agree to co-operate closely on Central Asia
Publishing date: 23 January 2007
BRUSSELS, 23 January 2007- The OSCE Ministerial Troika and the EU Troika pledged today to co-operate closely on Central Asia, a priority area for both organizations. "We warmly welcome the EU's renewed focus and engagement in Central Asia," said...
OSCE Project Co-ordinator supports publication of handbook on Uzbek Parliament
Publishing date: 19 January 2007
TASHKENT, 19 January 2007- A handbook describing the parliamentary reform in Uzbekistan, the transition to a bicameral system, and illustrating the lawmaking process at all stages, was presented in Tashkent today...
Fight against terrorism, environment protection and pluralism among OSCE priorities for 2007-Chairman
Publishing date: 11 January 2007
VIENNA, 11 January 2007- The fight against terrorism, protecting the environment, encouraging participation in pluralistic societies and strengthening the OSCE's role as a forum for dialogue and co-operation are among the Organization's priorities...
OSCE media watchdog hails UN resolution on journalists' protection
Publishing date: 4 January 2007
VIENNA, 4 January 2007- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, welcomed today the recent adoption of UN Resolution 1738 condemning attacks against journalists in conflict areas...
Spain to take over OSCE Chairmanship on 1 January
Publishing date: 29 December 2006
VIENNA, 29 December 2006- Spain will take over the OSCE Chairmanship from Belgium on 1 January, with the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Miguel Angel Moratinos, succeeding his Belgian counterpart, Karel De Gucht...