News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE events focus on probation reform in Central Asia
Publishing date: 20 July 2004
BISHKEK/WARSAW, 20 July 2004-An OSCE-conference held in Bishkek on 19 and 20 July focused on reform of Kyrgyzstan's probation service, including the possibility of transferring this service from the Interior to the Justice Ministry...
OSCE Centre trains journalists in Uzbekistan's Karakalpak Autonomous Republic
Publishing date: 18 July 2004
TASHKENT, 18 July 2004- The second of a series of training courses for local journalists from the Karakalpak Autonomous Republic in Uzbekistan ended today. The event was organized by the OSCE Centre in Tashkent...
EU External Relations Commissioner Patten praises level of co-operation with OSCE
Publishing date: 15 July 2004
VIENNA, 15 July 2004- Addressing the OSCE Permanent Council today, the EU's Commissioner for External Relations, Christopher Patten, painted a picture of successful EU/OSCE co-operation across a broad range of issues which brought into focus...
OSCE Mission Head calls for further efforts to stabilize southern Serbia
Publishing date: 15 July 2004
BELGRADE, 15 July 2004- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia and Montenegro, Ambassador Maurizio Massari, called on all local leaders in Serbia on Thursday to remain fully engaged in the stabilization process in the south of the country...
OSCE Presence donates computer equipment to Albanian Court for Serious Crimes
Publishing date: 15 July 2004
TIRANA, 15 July 2004- The OSCE Presence in Albania delivered 19 desktop computers with monitors and three laser printers to the Court for Serious Crimes, an Albanian institution which became operational at the beginning of 2004. Yesterday's delivery...
Reform and co-operation key to OSCE success, EU Council President says
Publishing date: 14 July 2004
VIENNA, 14 July 2004- Enhanced co-operation between the EU and the OSCE in fighting terrorism and trafficking and promoting tolerance, as well as over regional issues and reform of the Organization, were raised today in an address to the OSCE...
OSCE to develop advanced training for border security personnel in south-eastern Europe
Publishing date: 14 July 2004
BELGRADE, 14 July 2004- A two-day seminar in Belgrade will focus on regionally co-ordinated training measures for border security personnel in south-eastern Europe in order to help them reach EU standards. Organized jointly by the Republic of Serbia...