News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Office in Baku voices concern over establishment of the Bar Association
Publishing date: 11 November 2004
BAKU, 11 November 2004- The OSCE Office in Baku is concerned about recent developments in the course of legal reforms in Azerbaijan. Attending the inaugural meeting of the Azerbaijan Bar Association last week, the OSCE Office in Baku observed that...
OSCE observers view U.S. electoral reforms as work in progress
Publishing date: 4 November 2004
WASHINGTON, D.C., 4 November 2004- The 2 November elections in the U.S. were conducted in an environment that reflects a longstanding democratic tradition, including institutions governed by rule of law, free and professional media and an active civil...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office congratulates Afghan President Hamid Karzai
Publishing date: 3 November 2004
SOFIA, 3 November 2004- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy congratulated Hamid Karzai on his victory in Afghanistan's presidential elections. "The OSCE Chairmanship regards the electoral success of Mr. Karzai...
OSCE Presence Head delivers review of Albanian media legislation to Prime Minister Nano
Publishing date: 27 October 2004
TIRANA, 27 October 2004- The Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Pavel Vacek, today delivered a set of five expert reviews of Albanian media legislation to Prime Minister Fatos Nano. The purpose of the reviews...
OSCE Chairman calls on Albanian parties to work together on electoral reform
Publishing date: 22 October 2004
TIRANA, 22 October 2004- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, called on Albania's political parties to work together on important electoral reforms and pledged the support of the OSCE in this process...
Belarus elections fell significantly short of OSCE commitments
Publishing date: 18 October 2004
MINSK, 18 October 2004- The 17 October parliamentary elections in Belarus fell significantly short of OSCE commitments for democratic elections. Belarusian authorities failed to ensure the fundamental conditions necessary for the will of the people...
OSCE Centre in Almaty supports Kazakhstan's efforts in combating corruption
Publishing date: 13 October 2004
ALMATY, 13 October 2004- The OSCE Centre in Almaty supports continued efforts of the Government of Kazakhstan to combat corruption, money laundering and economic crime, said its Head, Ambassador Ivar Vikki. Speaking at...