News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Alfano and Secretary General Greminger condemn terrorist attacks in southern France
Publishing date: 23 March 2018
ROME / VIENNA, 23 March 2018 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Italy’s Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger condemned today’s terrorist attacks in Carcassonne and Trèbes, France. They offered their heartfelt condolences to the families of victims and wished swift recovery to those wounded...
Focus on long-term benefits of political dialogue and compromise for all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina essential, says OSCE Secretary General
Publishing date: 21 February 2018
SARAJEVO, 21 February 2018 – It is essential to focus on the long-term benefits of political dialogue and compromise for all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and not pursue short-term political gains, said OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger during a two-day visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which concluded today in Sarajevo.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Secretary General condemn terrorist attack in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan
Publishing date: 19 February 2018
ROME / VIENNA, 19 February 2018 – The targeting of innocent civilians in indiscriminate acts of violence is unacceptable and never justified, said OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Italy’s Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger today following the terrorist attacks in Kizlyar, Dagestan, in the Russian Federation. They offered their condolences to the families of victims and wished a quick recovery to the injured...
Japan Foreign Minister Kono and OSCE Secretary General Greminger meet in Vienna to discuss furthering co-operation and joint activities
Publishing date: 15 February 2018
Vienna, 15 February 2018 – Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Taro Kono today met with Secretary General Thomas Greminger at the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, where they discussed Japan’s continuing engagement within the OSCE Asian Partnership and possible areas of further co-operation. The visit was the first ever to the OSCE by a Japanese foreign minister.
Forum for Security Co-operation/Permanent Council meeting highlights the importance of a strategic OSCE approach in assisting national Security Sector Governance and Reform processes
Publishing date: 14 February 2018
VIENNA, 14 February 2018 – The OSCE, because of its comprehensive approach to security, is well positioned to support States on their national Security Sector Governance and Reform programmes, said speakers at today’s joint meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and Permanent Council in Vienna...
OSCE and UNODC sign new 2018-2019 joint action plan
Publishing date: 31 January 2018
VIENNA, 31 January 2018 – A plan for joint action by the OSCE and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for the period 2018-2019 was signed by OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger and UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov today at the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna.
OSCE Chair-in-Office Alfano and Secretary General Greminger shocked at murder of Oliver Ivanovic, call for swift investigation
Publishing date: 16 January 2018
ROME / VIENNA, 16 January 2018 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Italy’s Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger expressed today their outrage at the murder of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanović and offered their heartfelt condolences to his family and friends...