News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE media freedom representative asks Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to keep broadcast regulator independent
Publishing date: 16 January 2009
VIENNA, 16 January 2009- Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, said today he had asked the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to prevent legal changes that would threaten the independence of the country's broadcast...
OSCE media freedom representative calls for the release of Kazakh journalist arrested in secrecy case
Publishing date: 14 January 2009
VIENNA, 14 January 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, said today he had urged Kazakh authorities to release a journalist accused of disclosing official secrets and to adjust the relevant laws...
Azerbaijan's ban on foreign FM radio broadcasting is serious step backwards, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 30 December 2008
VIENNA, 30 December 2008- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, criticized Azerbaijan's decision today to bar foreign broadcasters from FM radio frequencies as a step backwards for democracy, and urged Baku to reconsider...
OSCE media freedom representative urges Moldova to renew license of independent TV station to ensure pluralism before elections
Publishing date: 16 December 2008
VIENNA, 16 December 2008- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, urged the Moldovan authorities today to renew the broadcasting license of Pro TV Chisinau to ensure pluralism, especially in the run-up to the March 2009...
Global free speech rapporteurs concerned about 'defamation of religion' and 'anti-extremism' laws
Publishing date: 15 December 2008
VIENNA, 15 December 2008- The freedom of expression rapporteurs of the UN, the OSCE, the OAS, and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights released a joint declaration today on defamation of religions, and anti-terrorism and...
International broadcasts on Kyrgyz airwaves should be fully restored, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 12 December 2008
VIENNA, 12 December 2008- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, expressed concern today over the temporary suspension of broadcasts in Kyrgyzstan of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Kyrgyz-language service of the BBC...
OSCE media freedom representative receives Chydenius medal
Publishing date: 2 December 2008
HELSINKI, 2 December 2008- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklós Haraszti, received the Chydenius medal in Helsinki today for his work to promote access to governmental information...