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OSCE Representative Désir and Ambassador Daviet strongly condemn shooting of journalist Olivera Lakić in Podgorica, call on authorities to bring perpetrators to justice
Publishing date: 9 May 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 9 May 2018 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir and Head of Mission of OSCE to Montenegro Maryse Daviet today strongly condemned the attack against journalist Olivera Lakić in Montenegro. Lakić, an investigative journalist with Vijesti newspaper was shot in the leg last night in front of her home, in an attack by three individuals. She was immediately hospitalized and, according to media reports, is currently in stable condition.
Protections against cyber threats must build trust and uphold fundamental freedoms, say OSCE parliamentarians at Lisbon conference
Publishing date: 9 May 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Cyber/ICT Security
LISBON, 8 May 2018 – Governments, parliaments and international organizations should address the growing challenges associated with information and communications technology (ICT) by enhancing co-operation and implementing policies to bridge gaps in current legal frameworks, participants said today at a conference in Lisbon organized by the Portuguese Parliament and co-hosted by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. Ensuring that freedom of information and individual privacy are not infringed upon while countering cyber threats is equally important, they said...
First OSCE-supported national tabletop exercise in Skopje on handling cyber/ICT security incidents at national and international level
Publishing date: 8 May 2018
The first national tabletop exercise on handling cyber/ ICT security incidents, organized by the OSCE Mission to Skopje and the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC), was held on 8 May 2018 in Skopje...
OSCE Representative concerned over denial of accreditation to journalists at upcoming inauguration of Hungary’s new parliament
Publishing date: 7 May 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 7 May 2018 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Désir today expressed concern over the denial of accreditation to journalists, which prevents them from reporting from the inaugural meeting of Hungary’s new parliament on 8 May...
Regional border management awareness workshop concludes at OSCE Border Management Staff College in Dushanbe
Publishing date: 4 May 2018
A joint Afghan-Tajik-Turkmen Regional Border Management Awareness workshop concluded on 4 May 2018 in Dushanbe. The event was hosted by the OSCE Border Management Staff College (BMSC).
ODIHR final report on Cyprus’s presidential election recommends comprehensive review of election-related laws, enhanced campaign finance provisions
Publishing date: 4 May 2018
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
While Cyprus’s legal framework is adequate, overall, for the conduct of democratic elections, it is overly complex. Therefore, a comprehensive review well in advance of the next elections is recommended to further harmonize, clarify, and update electoral legislation, says the final report by the
OSCE Mission concludes operational command training programme for women officers of Kosovo Police
Publishing date: 3 May 2018