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International observers in Skopje: Referendum generally consistent with international standards
Publishing date: 8 November 2004
Content type: Press release
What we do: Elections
SKOPJE, 8 November 2004- The 7 November referendum in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was generally consistent with OSCE and Council of Europe standards for democratic electoral processes, concluded the International Observation Mission to...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office says referendum result demonstrates support for Ohrid Agreement
Publishing date: 8 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections
SOFIA, 8 November 2004- OSCE Chairman-in-Office Solomon Passy congratulated all citizens of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for the generally calm and orderly manner in which yesterday's referendum was conducted. The responsible attitude...
OSCE Mission to Skopje supports implementation of fair trial standards
Publishing date: 4 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 4 November 2004- The Final Report on the implementation of international fair trial standards by domestic courts was made public in Skopje yesterday. A country-wide trial observation was...
OSCE Skopje Mission helps implement law on local self-government
Publishing date: 25 October 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 25 October 2004- A three-day seminar on promoting good governance at the municipal level began today in Skopje. Organized by the OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office, visiting Skopje, praises progress in Euro-Atlantic integration
Publishing date: 19 October 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 19 October 2004- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, congratulated the political leadership in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for its achievements in establishing security and stability...
OSCE Skopje mission supports free legal advice project "Lawyers in Municipalities"
Publishing date: 12 October 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
SKOPJE, 12 October 2004- The third phase of free legal advice project, entitled Lawyers in Municipalities, began today in the towns of Lipkovo, Aracinovo, Bogovinje and Kamenjane. Initiated and financed by the OSCE's Skopje mission, the project offers...
OSCE Skopje mission supports students in bridging ethnic divide
Publishing date: 8 October 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 8 October 2004- Thirty members of the Kumanovo Youth Alliance will meet today at Globocica mountain house, Kumanovo, for a three-day capacity and team-building exercise to enhance relations between ethnic communities. "The aim...