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OSCE strongly condemns act of vandalism at the Orthodox cemetery in Pečuj
Publishing date: 12 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
The OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission) strongly condemns the 11 September act of vandalism at the Orthodox cemetery in Pečuj near Zenica and expresses heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the desecration of these tombstones.
OSCE conducts specialized training in Ukraine on practical applications of open data for the business and financial sectors
Publishing date: 12 September 2025
Content type: News
What we do: Economic activities
Open data offers timely insights into markets, competitors, and consumers, serving as a key enabler of evidence-based decision-making, financial innovation, and sustainable growth. To promote its use across Ukraine’s business and financial sectors, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic
OSCE condemns attacks on Vukanović, Borenović and Mahmutović
Publishing date: 11 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) unequivocally condemns all forms of violence, including acts directed against political actors.
OSCE Showcases Anti-Money Laundering and Virtual Asset Expertise at 2025 GCFFC Summit
Publishing date: 11 September 2025
Content type: News
What we do: Economic activities
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) actively contributed to the 2025 Annual Summit of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC), held on 10-11 September in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event brought together over 200 participants from international organizations,
OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek supports Kyrgyz Border Service in strengthening response to explosive threats through EOD training
Publishing date: 11 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
From 25 to 29 August 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, with support from the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, organized a specialized training for 10 (ten) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic based on
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Special Envoy Hakala Travels to Tajikistan
Publishing date: 11 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 11 September 2025 — The Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Terhi Hakala, will visit Tajikistan to reaffirm the OSCE’s commitment to supporting Tajikistan in border security, disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness, as well as human rights and gender equality.
OSCE regional workshop in Durrës focused on nexus between drug trafficking and violent crime
Publishing date: 10 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania, Transnational Threats Department
The OSCE Presence in Albania, with support from the OSCE Transnational Threats Department/Strategic Police Matters Unit and the United States Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), organized a two-day regional workshop on the nexus between