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OSCE Mission Head calls for long-term financing solution for public broadcaster, greater access to public documents in Kosovo
Publishing date: 2 May 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development
PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 2 May 2014 – Ahead of the World Press Freedom Day marked on 3 May, the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Jean-Claude Schlumberger, called on central level institutions to identify a long-term solution for the financing of the Kosovo’s only public broadcaster, the Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), and urged them to ensure unhindered access to public documents for journalists...
Latest from the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine- based on information received up until 30 April 2014, 19:00 (Kyiv time)
Publishing date: 2 May 2014
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
This update is provided for the media and the public. The situation in Ukraine remained tense in Luhansk and, in particular, and in Donetsk regions. In other parts of the country an increased police presence was observed due to the fear of possible provocations during May holidays.
OSCE-supported training for Kyrgyz custom canine officers ends in Bishkek
Publishing date: 2 May 2014
An OSCE-supported specialized training course for nine Canine Service officers and mangers completed on 30 April 2014 at Kyrgyz Customs Training Centre in Leninskoe village near Bishkek...
Good Governance Resource Centre opens in Ashgabat with OSCE support
Publishing date: 2 May 2014
An OSCE-supported Good Governance Resource Centre launched its activities on 1 May 2014 on the premises of the Ministry of Finance of Turkmenistan.
Weak governance perceived as a threat by many participating States, OSCE think tank network study reveals
Publishing date: 30 April 2014
Content type: News
Where we are: Networks
The results of the first joint study conducted by the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions, “Threat perceptions in the OSCE area”, was presented to participating States in Vienna on Tuesday, 29 April 2014.
Latest from the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine- based on information received up until 29 April 2014, 19:00 (Kyiv time)
Publishing date: 30 April 2014
Content type: Daily report
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Western and Central Ukraine, including Kyiv, as well the southern part of the country, remained calm. The situation in Kharkiv is quite tense after the assassination attempt on the mayor, which occurred on Monday, 28 April. The situation in Donetsk region has deteriorated and in Luhansk remains tense.
Engaging youth to counter terrorist radicalization topic of OSCE seminar in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 30 April 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Countering terrorism, Youth