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OSCE calls Serbian electorate to vote on 8 December
Publishing date: 22 November 2002
BELGRADE, 22 November 2002- On the occasion of his first visit to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Appointed Head of the OSCE Mission to the FRY Ambassador Maurizio Massari announced that the Mission will launch a campaign to...
OSCE Mission Head presents report on Croatia's international commitments
Publishing date: 19 November 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
ZAGREB, 19 November 2002- A report on Croatia's fulfilment of its international commitments was outlined to the media today by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Croatia, Ambassador Peter Semneby. The 30-page report details progress in...
OSCE media watchdog concerned over increased pressure on media in Russia
Publishing date: 3 November 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, Media laws, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 3 November 2002- Europe's media watchdog, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Freimut Duve, has expressed his concern regarding the recent prevailing climate of pressure on the media in Russia...
Promoting experience and vision for education reform in BiH
Publishing date: 28 October 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO, 28 October 2002- Developing a shared vision for education reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, by highlighting and sharing positive changes that have been made in schools around the country is the theme of an education...
OSCE Mission to Moldova rejects "staff" remarks in newspaper
Publishing date: 3 October 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
CHISINAU, 2 October, 2002- The OSCE Mission to Moldova has expressed its deep dismay at a report which appeared in the 25 September edition of the newspaper Moldova Suverna. In an article entitled 'Istoria Moldovei ramine'...
Slovak parliamentary elections in line with international standards
Publishing date: 23 September 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
BRATISLAVA, 23 September 2002- The elections for the Slovak National Council on 20 and 21 September were in compliance with international commitments and standards for the conduct of democratic elections, the international Election...
Head of Mission visits Kolkhozabad district in Southern Tajikistan
Publishing date: 20 September 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Media freedom and development
DUSHANBE, 20 September 2002- Ambassador Gilbert, Head of the OSCE Mission to Tajikistan, paid a visit to the Kolkhozabad and Kumsandgir districts in Southern Tajikistan.