News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE supports regional co-operation against money laundering and corruption in South-Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 10 October 2013
DURRES, Albania, 10 October 2013- A two-day regional conference aimed at strengthening co-operation on anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism, and tackling corruption in South Eastern Europe started today in Albania...
OSCE/ODIHR presents recommendations from final report on presidential election in Montenegro
Publishing date: 10 October 2013
A team from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) completed meetings on 10 October 2013 in Podgorica, where it presented the final report of the Limited Election Observation Mission for the 7 April presidential election in Montenegro...
OSCE promotes best practices for migrant integration in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 10 October 2013
ASTANA, 10 October 2013 – A two-day training workshop on good practices in the integration of migrants in line with the OSCE commitments began today in Astana. The event is organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in co-operation with the Labour and Social Protection Ministry and the OSCE Centre in Astana...
International co-operation in fight against terrorism theme of OSCE conference in Kyiv
Publishing date: 10 October 2013
KYIV, 10 October 2013 – A two-day conference on priorities for international co-operation in the fight against terrorism started today in Kyiv. The event is organized by the Ukrainian OSCE Chairmanship, with the support of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department...
Election in Azerbaijan undermined by limitations on fundamental freedoms, lack of level playing field and significant problems on election day, international observers say
Publishing date: 10 October 2013
BAKU, 10 October 2013 – The 9 October presidential election in Azerbaijan was undermined by limitations on the freedoms of expression, assembly and association that did not guarantee a level playing field for candidates, the international observers concluded in a statement released today. Continued allegations of candidate and voter intimidation and a restrictive media environment marred the campaign.
OSCE trains Tajik investigators on corruption disclosure and investigation techniques
Publishing date: 10 October 2013
DUSHANBE, 10 October 2013 – A workshop on investigating corruption concluded today at the OSCE Office in Tajikistan...
Election in Azerbaijan undermined by limitations on fundamental freedoms, lack of level playing field and significant problems on election day, international observers say
Publishing date: 10 October 2013
BAKU, 10 October 2013 – The 9 October presidential election in Azerbaijan was undermined by limitations on the freedoms of expression, assembly and association that did not guarantee a level playing field for candidates, the international observers concluded in a statement released today. Continued allegations of candidate and voter intimidation and a restrictive media environment marred the campaign...