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Tackling illegal arms trafficking and migrant smuggling focus of regional high-level event held in Skopje
Publishing date: 5 November 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Arms control, Border management, Policing
SKOPJE, 5 November 2024 — Organized crime poses an urgent threat in South-Eastern Europe, with illegal arms trafficking and migrant smuggling jeopardizing regional and global security. To confront these issues and drive concerted action across the region, the OSCE Mission to Skopje, in co-operation with EU4FAST, is hosting a High-Level Police and Customs Co-operation Conference in Skopje from 5 to 7 November.
Protecting public spaces and critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks focus of OSCE workshop in North Macedonia
Publishing date: 23 October 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Countering terrorism
From 21 to 22 October 2024, government officials and experts gathered in Skopje for an interactive workshop on protecting critical infrastructure and soft targets from terrorist attacks. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the OSCE Mission to Skopje.
A Game-Changer in Combating Arms Trafficking: The New Regional Center
Publishing date: 30 September 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
Against the backdrop of persistent security challenges in South-Eastern Europe, a milestone in the fight against transnational threats and organized crime has been achieved. Today, the OSCE Mission to Skopje opened the new state-of-the-art Regional K9 Training and Certification Centre in Gjorche
Essay writing contest
Publishing date: 16 September 2024
Open to: students attending Bachelor and Master studies at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Goce Delcev University- Shtip, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola and South East European University Submission deadline: 15 November 2024 Awards: the three best essays will receive vouchers
Call for Participants: Youth Engagement and Empowerment to Counter Radicalization and Violent Extremism Training
Publishing date: 4 September 2024
The OSCE Mission to Skopje is pleased to announce the launch of a call for participants for the Youth Engagement and Empowerment to Counter Radicalization and Violent Extremism Training. This program, to be held from 7 to 10 October 2024 at Hotel Romantique in Veles, is an initiative aimed at
The OSCE Mission to Skopje Publishes Findings and Recommendations on Youth and Security in North Macedonia
Publishing date: 2 September 2024
Skopje, September 2024- The OSCE Mission to Skopje has published a comprehensive research on “Youth and Security: Perceptions, Views, and Challenges of Young People in North Macedonia," shedding light on the concerns, perceptions, challenges and expectations of the country’s youth in relation
First Aid for Police Dogs
Publishing date: 24 June 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Arms control, Border management, Policing
Just like their human counterparts, duty dogs risk their lives in police operations and require immediate first aid when injured. Swift responses from their handlers can mean the difference between life and death for these well-trained and loyal animals. The first Regional Training Programme for