News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE supports K9 handling masterplan to boost Moldovan law enforcement operations into 2028
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
The Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) introduced a canine (K9) handling masterplan developed with OSCE support in Chisinau, Moldova, on 17 March. Covering the years 2025 to 2028, this document sets a clear framework for enhancing the operational effectiveness of Moldova’s K9 police units.
Free and independent media are vital for strong democracies and our common security, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
VIENNA, 17 March 2025 – Independent media are essential in providing factual, unbiased reporting that counters propaganda, promotes informed public debate and ensures accountability, OSCE leaders said at the opening of a two-day conference to discuss the role of media in conflict and humanitarian crises against the background of international law today.
Enhancing Ammunition Safety: OSCE Fosters Regional Co-operation in Central Asia
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
On 12 March 2025, a regional seminar on methods for testing ammunition propellants, aimed at enhancing ammunition safety and strengthening regional co-operation, took place in Bishkek. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek in partnership with the Ministry of Defence of the Kyrgyz
OSCE supports Moldovan law enforcement in enhancing risk assessment and analysis
Publishing date: 14 March 2025
The OSCE organized a series of meetings focused on risk identification, analysis and management for representatives from the Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) and the Moldovan General Inspectorate of Border Police (GIBP) in Chisinau, Moldova, from 12 to 14 March.
OSCE supports strengthening role of youth in political processes
Publishing date: 14 March 2025
Young leaders from twelve political parties gathered in Budva from 11 to 13 March to discuss strategies for the inclusion of youth in political decision-making processes, and to develop teamwork and collaboration for advocating dialogue and co-operation, in the context of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda.
Women’s role in drug trafficking and organized crime was focus of OSCE side event at 68th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Publishing date: 14 March 2025
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a side event on the role of women in organized crime and drug trafficking on the margins of the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs on 14 March 2025 in Vienna, Austria.
OSCE supports Moldova in developing national risk assessment on virtual assets
Publishing date: 12 March 2025
In a significant step towards enhancing financial system security and integrity in Moldova, the Office for Prevention and Fight against Money Laundering (FIU Moldova), with the support of the OSCE, unveiled the country’s National Risk Assessment on Virtual Assets on 11 March, in Chisinau.