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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE High Commissioner visits the Russian Federation
Publishing date: 12 March 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
What we do: National minority issues
THE HAGUE, 12 March 2004- The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Rolf Ekeus, visited the Russian Federation on 9-11 March as part of his ongoing dialogue with the Russian Government. During the visit...
Miklos Haraszti appointed OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publishing date: 9 March 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws
VIENNA, 9 March 2004- Miklos Haraszti has been appointed OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media with effect from 10 March 2004. In a letter announcing Haraszti's appointment for a period of three years, the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Bulgarian...
OSCE Chairman pays tribute to the late President Trajkovski
Publishing date: 5 March 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 5 March 2004- The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, paid tribute to the late President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Boris Trajkovski, after attending the funeral service in Skopje...
OSCE Secretariat calls for proposals for 2004 video project
Publishing date: 4 March 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 4 March 2004- The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna is requesting professional TV production companies to submit proposals for a video film, promoting the work of the Organization. The OSCE plans to complete a 30-minute promotional film with...
OSCE Chairman, addressing U.S. Helsinki Commission, urges clampdown on human trafficking
Publishing date: 26 February 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
WASHINGTON, 26 February 2004- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, urged western countries on Thursday to launch a vigorous clampdown on human trafficking...
OSCE Skopje Mission saddened by sudden death of President Trajkovski
Publishing date: 26 February 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 26 February 2004- The OSCE's Skopje Mission is deeply saddened by the tragic death of President Boris Trajkovski and his entourage today in Bosnia and Herzegovina. President Trajkovski's progressive approach helped ensure his country's place...
Albanian Foreign Minister praises OSCE and its role in his country at Permanent Council
Publishing date: 26 February 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania, Permanent Council
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights
VIENNA, 26 February 2004- Albania's Foreign Minister Dr. Kastriot Islami said that his country will continue to work and co-operate with the OSCE in all areas of common concern. "Albania has a high appraisal of the OSCE and its role," Dr. Islami...