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OSCE Workshop in Astana Strengthens Kazakhstan’s Capacity to Investigate Virtual Asset Crimes and Facilitate Asset Recovery
Publishing date: 1 September 2025
Content type: News
What we do: Economic activities
The OSCE, through its Office of the Co-ordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA), held a two-day workshop in Astana on 6-7 August 2025 to enhance the capacity of the Prosecutor’s Office and law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan in investigating crimes involving
Dr. Volker Frobarth Appointed Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Publishing date: 1 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Bishkek, 1 September 2025 — The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Volker Frobarth of Germany as the new Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek. Dr. Frobarth brings more than two decades of experience in international cooperation, diplomacy, and
Statement of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the BiH CEC Decision on early elections for the President of Republika Srpska
Publishing date: 28 August 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Elections, Good governance, Rule of law
Regarding the 28 August 2025 Decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to call early elections for the President of Republika Srpska (RS), in line with the legal mandate of the CEC BiH, the applicable electoral framework, and the decisions of the Court of BiH and Constitutional Court of BiH, the OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission) underlines once again that upholding the constitutional order and the rule of law is non-negotiable and remains crucial for stability and democracy in BiH.
Curriculum reform and policing in focus during OSCE Mission Head’s two-day visit to Brčko District BiH
Publishing date: 26 August 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Education, Policing, Youth, Rule of law
Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, concluded a two-day visit to Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, underscoring the Mission’s continued commitment to supporting reforms and strengthening co-operation with local institutions.
Call for Participants: Youth Engagement and Empowerment to Counter Radicalization and Violent Extremism Training
Publishing date: 25 August 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
The OSCE Mission to Skopje is announcing a call for participants for the Youth Engagement and Empowerment to Counter Radicalization and Violent Extremism Training, to be held from 15–18 September 2025 at Hotel Romantique in Veles. This initiative aims to equip young leaders with the knowledge and
OSCE Mission Deputy Head visits Banja Luka
Publishing date: 21 August 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), Zahid Movlazada, visited Banja Luka today and yesterday, where he met with RSNA Deputy Speaker, Mirsad Duratović, Head of SNSD Caucus in the RSNA, Srđan Mazalica, Head of the PDP Caucus in the RSNA, Igor Crnadak, RS President’s Advisor, Ana Trišić Babić, and President of Independent Movement “Svojim putem”, Igor Radojičić.
OSCE Conducts Media Literacy Training for Youth in Urgench
Publishing date: 21 August 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Cyber/ICT Security, Media freedom and development
A two-day training session titled "Media Literacy Among Youth as an Effective Tool to Counter Radicalization and Terrorism" was held in Urgench on August 19–20. The event was organized by the Centre for Retraining Journalists of Uzbekistan, which is implementing partner of theOSCE