News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Office: free and responsible media operating without threats are essential for Azerbaijan's democratic transition
Publishing date: 21 July 2006
BAKU, 21 July 2006- The OSCE Office in Baku marked celebrations of Azerbaijan's National Press Day today by emphasizing the unique role that a free media plays in fostering economic, democratic and social progress...
OSCE Mission in Kosovo helps raise knowledge on constitutional issues
Publishing date: 21 July 2006
SKOPJE, 21 July 2006- Constitutional issues are the focus of a two-day roundtable that began yesterday in Skopje. The meeting, organized by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, brings together experts and members of the Assembly of Kosovo...
Russian and US OSCE Missions plan conference to boost public-private sector action against terrorism
Publishing date: 17 July 2006
VIENNA, 17 July 2006- In an effort to develop closer public and private sector co-operation in the fight against terrorism, the Russian and U.S. Missions to the OSCE have tabled a joint proposal to hold an international conference...
OSCE Zagreb Mission to monitor transferred ICTY war crimes cases
Publishing date: 14 July 2006
ZAGREB, 14 July 2006- The OSCE Mission in Croatia issued the following statement today: "Responding to inquiries about the role of the OSCE in monitoring war crimes cases transferred from the International War Crimes Tribunal in the Hague to Croatia...
OSCE supports OECD in developing investment initiative for Central Asia and Black Sea regions
Publishing date: 14 July 2006
ISTANBUL, 14 July 2006- The OSCE joined forces with the OECD at a July 11-12 conference in Turkey to develop an initiative to better coordinate efforts to attract more investment to the Central Asia and Black Sea regions...
OSCE Mission to Croatia encourages politicians to be responsible when electing HINA Steering Council members
Publishing date: 13 July 2006
ZAGREB, 13 July 2006- The OSCE Mission to Croatia today encouraged politicians to be responsible in electing members of the HINA Steering Council. "Being the only public national news agency...
OSCE Office co-hosts meeting on women's participation in elections in Armenia
Publishing date: 11 July 2006
YEREVAN, 11 July 2006- The role of women in the electoral process and their participation in politics is the focus of a meeting that opened today in the Armenian capital. Participants...